Most People Don't Need More Furniture.
They Need a Better Plan. brought to you by Stacey Lapuk Interiors
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Many homeowners today are overwhelmed. They’ve spent hours scrolling Pinterest, saving Instagram images, ordering samples, and trying to piece together rooms themselves. They’ve bought furniture they hoped would work. They’ve repainted walls. Rearranged rooms. Ordered rugs online that looked completely different in person. And yet somehow, the room still doesn’t feel finished. Or worse, it doesn’t feel like them. The surprising part? It usually isn’t because they have "bad taste." The real problem is understanding that designing a home isn’t about a piece of furniture.
Why Design-For-You is Different from $99 E-Design Services
Over the last few years, online "e-design" services have exploded in popularity. For $99 or $299, homeowners are promised a professionally designed room delivered virtually — often in just a few days. At first glance, it can seem like an incredible deal. And for some people, those services may be perfectly adequate.
But there’s an important distinction most homeowners don’t realize until after they’ve spent money, ordered furniture, and discovered the room still doesn’t feel the way they hoped it would. Not all virtual design services are the same.
We’re thrilled to share a first glimpse of an upcoming design project—an extraordinary 11,000-square-foot residence nestled on 35 acres in wine country. Surrounded by sweeping views, mature landscapes, and timeless architecture, this remarkable property offers an incredible opportunity to design at a scale and setting that truly inspire.
We’re honored to be entrusted with bringing new life, beauty, and intention to this stunning home. Stay tuned!
Economic Round Table of San Francisco
Speaking Engagement on Biophilic Design
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to members of the Economic Round Table of San Francisco about Biophilic Design. I would like to say thank you for your kind words and feedback. It truly filled me with so much joy.
"I hadn't heard of Biophilic design and was intrigued by its exquisite sensitivity to nature, both outside our bodies and inside. You described the elements that bring peace and perspective in ones surroundings—things I had really never thought about.
"You showed how deeper feelings of safety and inspiration can be supported by selecting the right location, view, light, furnishings, fabric-the myriad of small decisions that make up an affirming environment. The breadth of your knowledge comes from long study and experience. You have learned to weave these small decisions together consciously into an integrated interior. What a gift to your clients." - Karen Crommie of the Economic Round Table
As you explore what truly makes a room feel complete, consider these related articles for deeper insight into how thoughtful space planning and intentional design decisions create homes that feel as good as they look.
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Why Your Home Doesn't Feel Quite Right - Even if it's Beautiful
Have you ever walked into a home and instantly felt at ease? Then there are homes that look perfectly nice — beautiful even — yet somehow they feel slightly flat or unsettled. The difference is rarely the furniture. More likely, it’s whether the home has been designed in harmony with the way we naturally experience space, light, and nature.
If you’re considering a redesign or refresh of your existing space and plan to tackle it on your own, here are some fundamental numbers to keep in mind when space planning. Bear in mind - every inch truly makes a difference in how you will feel and function in your home!
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