How to Choose Colors for Interior Design (Without Overthinking It)
Choosing paint and color doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This post breaks down a calmer, more thoughtful way to approach interior color so decisions feel grounded and manageable.
How to Choose the Right Interior Designer
Choosing the right interior designer comes down to trust, clarity, and alignment. This blog helps you understand what to look for so the process feels supportive, not overwhelming.
The Ultimate Guide to Interior Design in Portland
Interior design in Portland is about more than style. This guide explores how thoughtful layout, lifestyle-driven decisions, and calm design choices create homes that truly work.
How to create an office space people *actually* want to work in
Thoughtfully chosen plants can help offices feel more energized, focused, and human. This post explores how plants support office design when they’re used intentionally and paired with a well-considered layout.
What I Recommend (and Avoid) for a Calm, Biophilic Home in Portland
Biophilic design doesn’t mean “just add plants.” These Portland-specific decision rules show what to do (and what to avoid) for a calmer home, plus the most common mistakes and a quick checklist.
Practical Ways to Change How a Room Feels (Portland + PNW Edition)
A practical, Portland-friendly biophilic design playbook: layered lighting, warmer bulbs, mixed woods, handmade texture, plant zones, nature focal points, and quieter acoustics—organized by what to do first based on how your space feels.
Why Your Home Still Feels “Off” (Even When It’s Finished)
Your home can look finished and still feel unsettled—especially in Portland winter light. This post explains why that happens and the three biophilic design levers that shift the feeling first: light, natural materials, and flow.
The Best Plants for Bedrooms
I believe every space in our home is sacred, especially the bedroom. It’s where our days begin and end, where our nervous system settles, and where the energy of a home quietly resets. Thoughtful design choices can support that rhythm. Today, we’re starting with one of the simplest and most effective tools: plants in the bedroom.
How to Use Plants as Decor
Plants don’t just add greenery — they shape how a room feels. This post explores how to use indoor plants as decor with intention, so they support your space instead of competing with it.
The Best Indoor Plants for Low Light Homes
Low light homes ask for a different approach to plants. This post explores why low light spaces feel frustrating, how to choose plants that quietly succeed, and how greenery can support a room instead of competing with it.
Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Plants
Indoor plants shouldn’t feel hard, but for many people they do. This post explores why plants often feel more demanding than they should, and how a calmer approach can make all the difference.
The Importance of Space Planning
Space planning is the quiet backbone of a well-designed home. A thoughtful layout protects your budget, supports daily flow, and helps every piece feel intentional and calm.
Designing Woodburn, Oregon’s First Dispensary
Take a behind the scenes look at what went into designing a Woodburn dispensary. From custom furnishings to lighting, every detail of this dispensary design was meticulously planned for an elevated customer experience.
Is It Worth Hiring an Interior Designer? 7 Surprising Ways a Designer Pays for Themselves
For many homeowners, the idea of hiring an interior designer can feel indulgent. But when you break it down, working with a designer like Lemieux Interiors is one of the smartest decisions you can make - not just for your home, but for your peace of mind. Here's how the value stacks up.
What Does an Interior Designer Really Do?
It’s a question we hear all the time: what exactly does an interior designer do? The answer goes far beyond picking paint colors or arranging throw pillows. At Lemieux Interiors, design is equal parts creativity, problem-solving, and strategic planning.
What Is Full-Service Interior Design? Portland’s Turnkey Solution for Beautiful, Stress-Free Homes
Designing a home is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. From sourcing furniture to managing contractors, there’s a lot to juggle. That’s where full-service interior design comes in.
How Our Interior Design Process Works
At Lemieux Interiors, we believe in clarity, collaboration, and customization. Our process is designed to guide you effortlessly from vision to reality - no stress, no surprises.
Designing for the Senses: Why Your Space Should Feel as Good as It Looks
Explore how sensory interior design transforms commercial and wellness spaces into supportive, inclusive environments. Ideal for therapy offices, studios, and rentals.
Why Your Office Feels Drained (and How Smart Space Planning + Plants Can Fix It)
Discover how biophilic office design and smart space planning can improve focus, well-being, and productivity in your Portland workplace. Learn how to create a space that supports both your team and your brand.
The Case for Calm: Why Wellness-Driven Design Should Be Standard in Professional Spaces
Most commercial interiors focus on function: square footage, desk placement, ADA compliance. All necessary, but not exactly inspiring. At Lemieux Interiors, we believe your professional space - whether it’s a therapy office, studio, or consulting suite - deserves to support more than just the workday grind. It should support well-being, clarity, and trust. That’s where wellness design comes in. A calming, sensory-aware environment isn’t a luxury, it’s a business tool. It helps clients open up, teams focus, and professionals avoid burnout. If your space feels like it’s missing that spark - or worse, draining your energy - it’s time to rethink the design.

