There are seasons when design is about addition. More color. More texture. More ideas layered onto one another.

And then there are seasons when design becomes an act of listening.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about space not as an aesthetic choice, but as a form of preparation. Clearing. Editing. Choosing what stays because it truly belongs. This way of thinking has quietly shaped both my work and my life.

At Stush Studios, design has never been about filling rooms. It’s about making room. For light to move. For bodies to rest. For stories to unfold without interruption. I believe a well-designed space doesn’t announce itself loudly. It settles in. It supports. It leaves breathing room.

As I prepare for a new season personally, I’ve found myself returning to that same philosophy. What does it mean to create space intentionally? What can be simplified without being stripped of warmth? What remains essential when you remove what was never needed in the first place?

These questions show up in my work with clients as well. Often, people come to me thinking they need more. More furniture. More finishes. More personality layered onto their home or project. What they’re really seeking is clarity. Ease. A sense that the space is finally working with them instead of against them.

Thoughtful design doesn’t rush to impress. It notices how a room is used at different times of day. It respects pauses. It honors function while leaving room for feeling. It understands that luxury is often quiet.

This season of transition has reminded me that restraint can be generous. That choosing less can be an act of care. And that the most meaningful spaces are the ones that make you feel held without ever demanding attention.

At Stush Studios, this is the work I return to again and again. Creating spaces that feel considered, calm, and ready for whatever comes next.