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Uncover professional designer tips and peek behind the curtain at Rachel Cannon Limited.
Your Gilded Age-Inspired Travel Guide
With HBO’s The Gilded Age returning for another season of sumptuous drama, there’s no better time to channel your inner Bertha Russell...
Jul 16, 20253 min read
The Truth About “Effortless” Design: Why Strategy Comes First
Interior Design & Styling: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark You know those rooms that feel absolutely perfect? The...
Jul 14, 20254 min read
Designer-Approved Amazon Finds: How We Created Luxury on a Budget
Cypress Point Clubhouse | Interior Design & Styling: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark When we designed the...
Jul 9, 20252 min read
Red Flags: How to Identify an Unprofessional Design Approach
Interior Design & Styling: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark Let’s be honest—hiring an interior designer can feel...
Jul 7, 20255 min read
A Sweet New Chapter + Rachel’s Recs for July
As we approach our Sweet 16 birthday next month, I’m thrilled to share something that feels like a natural evolution of everything we’ve...
Jul 3, 20253 min read
Inside Our Professional Design Process: Why Methodology Matters
Interior Design & Styling: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Jessie Preza After 16 years of transforming homes and lives, I've...
Jun 29, 20252 min read
The Country House: Where Timeless Elegance Meets Effortless Living
The final installment of our Summer House series takes us to the countryside, where every detail tells a story! There’s something utterly...
Jun 24, 20252 min read
From Expense to Asset: Reframing How We Value Design
Interior Design & Styling: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Haylei Smith When was the last time you questioned whether hiring a...
Jun 23, 20252 min read
Summer at the Beach: Curating Coastal Luxury That Actually Feels Luxurious
Let’s be honest—most “coastal” decor makes me want to run screaming from seashell overload. But there’s a difference between beach rental...
Jun 18, 20252 min read
When a Kitchen Remodel Becomes a Whole Home Love Affair
Interior Design & Styling: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark If you’ve ever lived through a remodel, you’ve...
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Summer in the Mountains: Elevated Cabin Style
While lake houses celebrate their watery dominance, mountain retreats bring a different kind of magic… those misty mornings when the...
Jun 11, 20252 min read
Cost vs. Value: When Cutting Corners Becomes Expensive
As a busy professional, you understand the value of investing in quality. You wouldn't hire an amateur accountant to handle your taxes or...
Jun 9, 20252 min read
Lake House Luxuries: The Summer Edit
There's something magical about a lake house in summer… those long, lazy days where time seems to stretch like taffy and the biggest...
Jun 4, 20252 min read
Why Strategic Design Matters
Beyond Aesthetics to Purpose As my firm approaches its 16th anniversary this September, I've been doing some deep thinking about what...
Jun 2, 20252 min read
Fresh Apple and Feta Salad
This time of year, I find myself craving fresh fruit - especially as a complement to crisp, satisfying salads. There's something about...
May 28, 20252 min read
The Psychology of Color for the Office - Part 3
Over the past two weeks, we've explored how wall colors influence cognitive states and how flooring, textiles, and lighting interact to...
May 25, 20252 min read
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