Sarah Lyon
Contributing Writer
Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelancer who produces interior design, travel and lifestyle content. Her work is featured in outlets including Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, MyDomaine, The Washington Post and The New York Times. Plus, her personal spaces have appeared on Apartment Therapy, The Everygirl, Houzz and more.

You're Hanging Your Art All Wrong—This Is the Method That All the Pros Use
There’s an easy rule of thumb to remember.

4 Things I Removed From My Kitchen Pantry That Instantly Made It Feel Calmer
Order has been restored.

I Stopped Buying Home Decor for 30 Days—Here’s What Actually Made My Space Better
The secret to a better-looking home is easier (and cheaper) than you might think.

4 Kitchen Organizing Myths Experts Say You Shouldn’t Believe
It’s time to rethink the rules.

I Wasted Money on These 5 Things—Don’t Make the Same Mistakes
Hindsight is 20/20.

5 Things I Removed From My Home That Instantly Made It Feel Calmer
The difference is unbelievable.

These Are the 14 Best Flea Markets From Around the World, According to Designers
There are antique treasures to be found everywhere.

3 Unexpected Design Trends Gen Z Gets Right, According to Designers
These ideas are simple, and surprisingly chic.

5 Designer-Approved Ways to Give a New Build That Old-World Charm
Make your home look like it's been around for decades, not months.
12 Things to Spring-Clean Out of Your Closet ASAP, According to Pro Organizers
You'll feel a wave of relief once you do it.

The 9 BEST Oscar-Winning Movie Sets of All Time, According to Designers
These movies are full of interiors inspiration.

How to Tastefully Design a Room Around Animal Prints, According to Experts
They’re bold, beautiful—and easier to style than you think.

THIS Is the Best Way to Tell a Designer You Don’t Like Their Pitch, According to the Pros Themselves
Collaborate, don’t critique.

Designers Agree: The Biggest 2026 Home Trend Is All About Personal Style
Consider this permission to do your own thing and "bend the trend."

The Top 10 Interior Design Trends That Will Rule 2026, According to Designers
These are the elements that will visually define the year ahead.

10 Key Traits That Prove You'd Be a Great Interior Designer, According to Experts
It takes more than good taste.
I’m a Professional Organizer, and This Is Why I NEVER Organize My Own Home
Even the experts need to call in reinforcements.
5 Holiday Decor Trends That We'll Be Seeing EVERYWHERE This December
Here's how to deck the halls in style.

This Bedroom Trend From Your '90s Childhood Dreams Is BACK and More Stylish Than Ever
It's less of a comeback, more of an evolution.
5 Organizing Trends Experts Predict Will Be EVERYWHERE in 2026
It's never too early to plan your seasonal purge.

Thoughtful Millwork and a Pattern-Packed Palette Make This Long Island Colonial Unrecognizable
A family-friendly renovation brought the 1964 property back to life.
Designers Reveal the Secret Destinations Where They Score the BEST Antique Finds
Here's where to find those hidden gems.
8 Items You Absolutely MUST Toss From Your Kitchen, According to Professional Organizers
You'll notice an instant improvement.

The Design World Is DIVIDED on This Controversial Curtain Styling Trend
It could be just the thing your open floorplan needs.
8 Materials You Should NEVER Use in Your Bathroom, According to Designers
Skip these if you want a stylish (and functional) retreat.

Designers Are Low-Key Obsessed With This ICONIC Brand
It dates all the way back to 1888.

These Were The 7 Best Design Ideas From the 2025 London Wow!House
Saturated hues and all-over patterns reign supreme across the pond.

These Are the NEW Decor Pieces Every Designer Is Buying This Year
Sofas are getting a makeover, for starters.

A Design Lover’s Guide to Elin Hilderbrand’s Nantucket
The best-selling author reveals her favorite spots on the idyllic island.
Do You Have a Clutter Dependency? Experts Say You're Not Alone
To get organized, sometimes you need to face what's going on underneath.

How to Score Secret Deals on Floor Samples, According to Design Insiders
Follow these simple steps to screaming deals.

4 British Interior Design Trends Americans Are Going to Be Obsessed with in 2025
“The more pattern, color, and mix-matched furniture, the better.”