Insights. Edits. Fresh takes on style.
Interior styling isn’t about perfection - it’s about creating spaces that feel lived in, well-balanced, and unapologetically you.
Design Notes is where we share ideas, tips, and behind-the-scenes thinking that help you see your space differently.
Style isn’t just for your wardrobe.
Welcome to the Michael Bruce Styling Interior Design blog — where personality meets pillows, layout meets lifestyle, and your home tells your story without saying a word. From space planning tips and furniture finds to color palettes that actually work, our posts are designed to help you fall in love with where you live. Whether you’re redesigning a room or just rethinking your lighting, we’ll help you make smart, stylish choices with less stress and more wow.
Why Your Room Feels Off (and It’s Not the Rug)
If something about your space feels off, it’s probably not the rug. From lighting to layout to visual weight, here’s what to check—and how to fix it.
Throw Pillows Are Not a Design Strategy
We love a good throw pillow—but if they’re your only solution, your design might be missing more than comfort. Here's how to use them with purpose, not panic.
Design Fatigue Is Real - Now What?
Your space looks fine—but something’s off. You’ve rearranged, repainted, and re-accessorized… and it’s still not working. You might be dealing with design fatigue. Here’s how to reset your perspective—and your home—without starting over.
Styled But Still You: How to Avoid the ‘Model Home’ Look
You know the look—everything coordinated, nothing out of place, and somehow… it doesn’t feel like anyone lives there. It’s beautiful, but it’s missing something personal.
That’s the model home effect.
What You’ll Find on the Blog
At Michael Bruce Styling, we believe your home should reflect the best version of you — relaxed, confident, and effortlessly cool. Our interior design blog is packed with approachable advice and pro-level style insights for real homes and real lives.
Here’s a taste of what we cover:
Space Planning Tips – because flow matters more than square footage.
Color Confidence – learn how to use color in bold, fresh ways (without regret).
Furniture That Fits – stylish pieces that make sense for your life and layout.
Lighting, Texture & Layers – all the “little things” that make a big impact.
Before & Afters – because transformation is our favorite language.
Who is this blog for?
Our Design Notes blog is for anyone who’s ever said “I don’t know what I’m doing, but I know what I don’t like.” Whether you’ve just moved in or need a refresh, we’re here to help you love your space — with a touch of humor and a lot of style.
Need help beyond the blog?
We offer in-home consultations to bring your vision to life. Ready to make your space work (and wow)?