Musings
“I am a dreamer often thinking about how I can change things or help the world understand that which often eludes us. As a writer, these dreams or random thoughts are called musings. And with these musings, I bring you joy and clarity. Let me know if you find these helpful or what your dreams are.” - Lori Miller
2025 Design Forecast: Insights from High Point Market & BDNY
As someone who's spent decades understanding how our environments impact our well-being, I'm particularly excited about the design directions emerging for 2025. After walking miles of showrooms at High Point Market and BDNY, clear themes have emerged that will shape our spaces in the coming year.
Interior Design with Purpose: How Psychology and Aesthetic Harmony Shape Living Spaces
When you step into a well-designed space, something magical happens. Beyond the beautiful furnishings and carefully chosen colors, you experience a sense of rightness—a feeling that everything is exactly where it should be. This isn't just about aesthetics but the profound connection between our environment and our emotional well-being. As a licensed mental health therapist and interior designer, I've dedicated my career to understanding and harnessing this connection to create spaces that nurture body and mind.
Mind Matters: Using Psychology to Win Clients and Increase Revenue
As interior designers, we're all too familiar with the challenges of client communication and closing deals. But what if I told you that understanding the human mind is the key to overcoming these hurdles? As both a licensed psychologist and Interior Designer, I've discovered that blending these two fields can transform not just spaces, but also your business approach and bottom line.
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Cozy Home Cinema Experience
As an interior designer, I've had the privilege of creating countless spaces that bring joy and comfort to my clients. One project that always excites me is designing home theaters. The transformation of an ordinary room into a cinematic haven is truly magical. Today, I want to share insights and tips from my experience, particularly drawing upon inspiration from the Bella Vista Teatro project at the Holiday House Hamptons, to help you envision and create your own luxury home theater.
From Rikers to Reinvention: How My Unique Background Shapes Your Home
As I reflect on my recent experience creating Bella Vista Teatro at the Holiday House Hamptons 2024 Designer Showhouse, I'm reminded of the incredible journey that led me to where I am today. My path to interior design wasn't a straight line – it was a winding road that took me through the halls of Rikers Island, community centers, and HIV counseling before I found my calling in interior design. It's these diverse experiences that have shaped my unique approach to helping people, whether through counseling or creating beautiful spaces.
Bella Vista Teatro: A Collaborative Vision for Hope and Design at Holiday House Hamptons
As an interior designer, I'm thrilled to share my experience designing a room for the Holiday House Hamptons 2024 Designer Showhouse alongside the incredible Andrea Stark. This project has been an amazing journey, blending creativity, luxury, and purpose in a way that truly embodies the spirit of the Hamptons and the important cause it supports.
7 Tips for Decorating Your New Home from Scratch
Defining a new space can be challenging but also exciting. Check out these 7 excellent tips for decorating your new home from scratch!
LGC Hits the Hamptons!
We are always so glad to participate in community activities that benefit others, and when we get accolades along the way, it is a major plus!
Scorpio Style: Design for Your Sign
Scorpio season this year is October 23–November 23, 2021. Here are the LGC Interior Scorpio Design picks for the intense, magnetic scorpions of the zodiac.
Libra Style: Design for Your Sign
Libra season this year is September 22–October 22, 2021. Here are the LGC Libra Interior Design picks for the charismatic, charming scales of the zodiac.
Virgo Style: Design for Your Sign
Virgo Season this year is August 22–September 22, 2021. Here are the LGC Virgo Interior Design picks for the charismatic, charming scales of the zodiac.
Leo Style: Design for Your Sign
Leo season this year is July 22–August 22, 2021. Here are the LGC Leo Interior Design picks for the generous, heart-centered lions of the zodiac.
Cancer Style: Design for Your Sign
Cancer season this year is June 20 – July 20, 2021. Here are the LGC Cancer Interior Design picks for the sentimental, nostalgic crabs of the zodiac.
Gemini Style: Design for Your Sign
Gemini season this year is May 20, 2021 – June 20, 2021. Here are the LGC Gemini Interior Design picks for the curious, intelligent twins of the zodiac.
Taurus Style: Design for Your Sign
Taurus season this year is April 20, 2021 – May 20, 2021. Here are the LGC Taurus Interior Design picks for the sensual, luxurious bulls of the zodiac.
Aries Style: Design for Your Sign
Aries season this year is March 20, 2021 – April 20, 2021. Here are the LGC Interior Designs picks for the determined, headstrong rams of the zodiac!
Piscies Style: Design for Your Sign
Pisces season this year is February 19, 2021 – March 20, 2021. Here are the LGC Interior Designs picks for the dreamy, idealistic fish!
Aquarius Style: Design for Your Sign
Aquarius Season this year is January 19, 2021 – February 18, 2021. Here is LGC Interior Designs picks for the trendsetting, bold Aquarians!