I’ve always believed that great design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about how a space makes you feel, how it works for your life, and how it quietly supports the chaos, calm, and everything in between.
That’s why I’m launching The Dionne Studio—a project fueled by an obsession (let’s not pretend it’s just a passion) with designing homes that actually make life better. Not just prettier, not just more “on trend,” but spaces that fit—your routines, your personality, your people. Because let’s be real: the way a home looks means nothing if it doesn’t work for the people living in it.
Maybe you’ve been side-eying a room that never quite feels right, struggling with a layout that seems to fight you at every turn, or wondering why your mornings always feel rushed no matter what. That’s where we come in. Whether it’s blending old and new, integrating tech that actually helps (instead of frustrates), or designing for a life in motion, we take the stress out of the process and put the personality back in your space.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog is where design meets real life—because let’s be honest, your home isn’t a staged showroom, and you probably have at least one room that actively works against you. Expect deep dives into how home design secretly dictates your daily habits (ever wonder why your mornings feel chaotic no matter what?), practical fixes for those frustrating spaces that refuse to cooperate, and unexpected ways to make your home feel more you—not like a Pinterest board come to life and immediately regretted.
You’ll also find smart, high-impact design ideas that don’t require a gut renovation, a trust fund, or selling a kidney. And because I can’t resist a good rant, I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes chaos, design psychology you didn’t know you needed, and the occasional spicy take on home trends that should be put out of their misery. (Looking at you, aggressively impractical open shelving.)
If your home doesn’t quite fit, let’s fix that. Whether you’re looking for a total transformation or just need help figuring out why your open-concept kitchen is personally attacking you, I’d love to help. Stick around for design inspiration, real-life projects, and a few hot takes on why certain home trends need to be stopped immediately.
And if you’re ready to chat, let’s do it—because your home should be as bold, inviting, and full of personality as you are. (Your dog agrees.)
Stay weird, stay wonderful.
With an unreasonable amount of enthusiasm for your home,
Stephanie
PS: Want to know what makes us tick? [Let’s dive in.]
