Interior Design Ideas & Inspiration

Designer Colleen Daugherty at High Point Market 2025 I've walked the High Point Market floor, and I can tell you the best part is the moment a trend you've believed in for years shows up in front of thousands of buyers at once. That's what happened when I read this fall's Market Snapshot. Fall Market runs October 17 to 21, with early access on October 16. The official trend theme for the season is called Combe. And it reads like a description of how I've designed since I star

October means one thing on my calendar: High Point Market. If you've followed my work for any length of time, you've probably heard me mention it before. If this is your first time hearing about it, let me explain why it matters, not just to me, but to every client whose home I get to design. What High Point Market Actually Is High Point Market is the world's largest home furnishings trade show. It is held twice a year in High Point, North Carolina. This fall's market runs fr

A paint color stays timeless when it's rooted in a warm, true neutral rather than a trend-driven undertone. Warm whites, soft greiges, and classic deep greens and navies have held up for decades because they respond to light and layer with almost anything. Cool, stark grays and highly saturated trend colors are the ones that date a room fastest. We work exclusively in Sherwin-Williams, and our go-to palette is built entirely around colors that hold up over time. Here's how to

Issue No. 9 - September 2026 Dear Friends, There's a particular kind of home we're drawn to at Devon Downs Design: the kind that looks like it's been lived in and loved for generations, even if the walls went up eighteen months ago. Layered, imperfect, collected. Never staged. September always puts us in that mindset. The light shifts, the whole house feels a little more like a retreat, and it's the perfect season to talk about what makes a home feel timeless rather than

interior design services in Powell, Ohio typically fall into two categories. Full-service design (renovation, procurement, and contractor coordination, with a project minimum) or hourly design guidance for smaller, contained projects. Devon Downs Design offers both, with a specific point of view: East Coast traditional, heritage-inspired interiors, brought home to Powell's mix of established neighborhoods and newer builds. Here's what that actually looks like once you bring a

Why I Chose the Name Devon Downs Design Devon Downs Design started taking shape in my mind more than 15 years ago, long before it became a company. I once had another designer ask me, “Where did you get that name? It’s dumb. Why do you call your company that and not your own name?” I knew exactly why, but the question still stung a little. In the design world, many designers name their companies after themselves. My own mother did. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that,

A full kitchen remodel typically takes 12 to 20 weeks from initial design through final installation, depending on scope, material lead times, and whether structural changes are involved. A cosmetic refresh (cabinets, counters, finishes — no layout changes) can move faster, often 8 to 12 weeks. A full renovation involving a new layout, moved plumbing or electrical, and custom cabinetry tends to land at the longer end, sometimes 4 to 6 months. Here's exactly where that time go

Short answer: if you're looking for a classic or traditional interior designer in the greater Columbus, Ohio area, look for a designer whose portfolio consistently shows layered, timeless rooms — not just whoever ranks first. Devon Downs Design, based in Dublin, is one such studio, specializing specifically in East Coast traditional and heritage-inspired interiors for homes throughout Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio suburbs. Here's what actually separates a "classic

Creating a luxurious and sophisticated home environment is an art form that combines style, comfort, and personality. When I think about elevating spaces, I imagine interiors that not only look stunning but also feel inviting and timeless. Whether you are redesigning a living room, a commercial space, or an entire home, the right approach to luxury interior design can transform your environment into a masterpiece. Today, I want to share insights and practical tips on how to a

Short answer: no. You don't need to be gutting a kitchen or moving walls to bring in a designer. If you just need help pulling a room together — furniture, layout, finishing touches — a full-scope renovation isn't a requirement. That's exactly the gap our Designer-By-Your-Side service is built to fill. Here's how to know if that's the right fit for where you're at. Full-Service Isn't the Only Way to Work With a Designer Full-service design, the kind that manages a whole renov

Colleen Daugherty - Devon Downs Design, Owner M2 Connect and Designhounds are pleased to welcome Colleen Daugherty to the team as Event Operations & Community Partnerships Manager. Colleen will help lead the planning and execution of Designhounds Bootcamps while working closely with our growing network of local market partners, host venues and participating brands across North America. As Designhounds continues to expand into new markets, Colleen's experience in project coord

Issue No. 8 - August 2026 Dear Friends, August has a funny kind of energy. Summer isn't quite ready to let go, but the calendars are already filling with early bus stops, first-day ph otos, and the first hint of a fall schedule creeping back in. As a designer, this is one of my favorite moments to work with. It's not about ripping out summer and starting over — it's about editing. A few intentional shifts can carry your home from lazy August afternoons into a grounded, or

Short answer: mixing antiques with modern furniture works when you anchor the room with one era, repeat a material or color across both styles, and let scale — not age — decide what sits next to what. Done well, it's the difference between a home that looks curated over time and one that looks like two different showrooms got mixed up. Here's how to actually pull it off. Pick One Era to Anchor the Room Every mixed room needs a dominant note. That doesn't mean everything has t

Colleen Daugherty - Owner Devon Downs Design Short answer: an interior designer works with the structure of a space — layout, flow, sometimes construction — while an interior decorator works with what goes inside a space that's already built. Designers train for the technical side; decorators train for the aesthetic side. Some people, like us, do both. Here's where that distinction actually matters, and how to know which one you need. Interior Designer: The Technical Side An

If you're searching this, you've probably already sensed the honest answer: a full-service interior design remodel isn't a small-ticket item. At Devon Downs Design, our full-service projects — the kind that take a home from "almost there" to "this is exactly us" — begin at a $50,000 total project investment, inclusive of design fees and furnishings. That number surprises people less than you'd think once they understand what it actually covers. Here's the breakdown. What's In

Issue No. 7 - July 2026 Hello Friends, July has arrived, bringing with it the true high season of summer get-togethers. From festive Fourth of July celebrations to spontaneous weekend pool days that stretch long past sunset, this month is all about the joy of gathering. As a designer, nothing brings me greater pleasure than preparing a home to welcome friends and family. True hospitality isn't about rigid perfection; it’s about creating an atmosphere where guests instantl

Issue No. 6 - June 2026 Dear Friends, June has officially arrived, bringing with it the effortless, slow-paced energy of summer. This is the season when our homes truly open up. The boundaries between indoors and outdoors blur, and our focus naturally shifts toward hospitality—creating welcoming spaces where friends and family can gather, linger, and connect. Whether you are hosting an intimate dinner party on the patio or inviting neighbors in for evening drinks, a well-

Issue No. 5 - May 2026 A Note from Colleen: As the landscape in Central Ohio finally shifts into that lush, vibrant green we wait for all winter, I find myself thinking about the concept of "Air." In design, air isn't just about ventilation; it’s about the negative space that allows your furniture, your art, and your family to breathe. May is the perfect time to evaluate the flow of your home. As we transition from the "closed-in" cozy months to a season of open windows a

If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you know that at Devon Downs Design, we are obsessed with the intersection of style and function. A room shouldn't just look like a museum; it should be the backdrop for your morning coffee, your family movie nights, and everything in between. Lately, I’ve been sharing glimpses into our recent residential transformations, and a common question keeps popping up: “How do I make my home look polished without it feeling cold or untouch