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Uncover professional designer tips and peek behind the curtain at Rachel Cannon Limited.
Strategic Space Planning: Anticipating Future Functionality
The best spaces aren't just designed for who you are today. They're designed for who you're becoming. After 16 years of creating...
Aug 11, 20253 min read
Closet Meets Comfort Zone
Here’s what nobody tells you about having great style: it’s not just about what you wear or how you decorate. It’s about understanding...
Aug 6, 20255 min read
Beyond Trends: Creating Spaces that Represent You
Here’s what I’ve learned after spending this summer really paying attention to my own style choices: the most magnetic people and the most memorable spaces have one thing in common. They’re not trying to be anyone else.
Aug 4, 20254 min read
The Summer I Finally Figured Out My Colors
Here’s something I never thought I’d admit publicly: I used to shop like I was throwing spaghetti at the wall. Pretty color? Into the...
Jul 30, 20254 min read
The Universal Language of Thoughtful Design: See Our Client’s Home in an Italian Publication
Interior Design & Styling: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark There's something incredibly validating about having...
Jul 28, 20253 min read
Investment vs. Impulse: Where to Spend Your Money (and Where to Save Your Sanity)
Let’s be honest - we’ve all made some questionable purchasing decisions in our lives. There was the $200 “revolutionary” hair tool that...
Jul 23, 20255 min read
The “Why” Behind Our Relentless Pursuit of Perfection
Interior Design & Styling: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark You Deserve to Feel Smart About Your Choices Let’s be...
Jul 21, 20254 min read
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
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