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What Does an Interior Designer Really Do - and Why It Might Be Easier Than You Think
If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “Something just feels off, but I can’t quite put my finger on it…” — you’re not alone. Most people imagine interior design as something reserved for million-dollar homes or full-scale renovations. But here’s the truth: interior design isn’t about spending more. It’s about making your home feel like you — comfortable, balanced, and effortlessly pulled together.
At Boxwood Decor, we work with homeowners who don’t want to start from scratch. They already have furniture they love (and some they don’t), and they just want their space to finally make sense. That’s where we come in.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
What We Really Do
Think of us as home editors. We help you:
Reimagine what you already own — and make it shine again
Create better layouts that make rooms flow naturally
Layer textures, tones, and lighting to add warmth and depth
Recommend finishing touches that make the room feel complete
Sometimes, that means rearranging your existing pieces. Sometimes it’s suggesting a few key updates — like the right rug size, a better paint color, or softer lighting. The end result should never feel “designed.” It should just feel right.
It’s Not About Perfection — It’s About Ease
You don’t need to know your design style to work with us. You just need to know how you want to feel in your home. Cozy. Inspired. Peaceful. Energized. We’ll translate that feeling into colors, textures, and layouts that tell your story — not ours.
Why It Helps to Have a Designer’s Eye
When you live in a space every day, it’s easy to stop seeing it. We walk in with a fresh perspective. We notice what your eye skips over — the scale of your artwork, the balance of your lighting, the way your sofa and rug interact. Small adjustments can make a room feel instantly elevated.
Think of it as having a stylist for your home — someone who knows how to mix what you already have with just the right finishing touches to make it look effortless.
A Simple Way to Start
If you’re curious about what it’s like to work with a designer, start small. We offer in-home consultations where we walk through your space, talk about what’s working and what’s not, and give you tangible recommendations you can start implementing right away. No pressure. No big reveal moment. Just approachable, honest design that meets you where you are.
