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01 / shop the shortlists.

curated collections of the best pieces in one category: lighting, hardware, seating, and more. every item earned its spot for a reason. click through to shop each one directly.

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THE SHORTLIST JOURNAL, A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.

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NEWLY SHORTLISTED

a full room design, without hiring a designer: every piece of furniture and decor sourced and linked for you, at three price points: budget, mid-range, and splurge.

02 / shop the rooms.

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lighting
luxury statement pendants that define the room
luxury statement pendants that define the room

why they made the shortlist: these pendants command space through sculptural form, dramatic scale, and unexpected composition. ideal for defining a dining area, anchoring a living room, or bringing movement to a double-height space, each has enough presence to shape the room around it. click each image for product details and links.

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scalloped ceiling lights that soften the room
scalloped ceiling lights that soften the room

why they made the shortlist: these fixtures bring rhythm, dimension, and a softer silhouette to rooms where ceiling height calls for restraint. ideal for hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, and powder rooms, they provide ambient light while functioning as a decorative focal point. click each image for links to product details.

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ceramic pendants with an earthy elegance
ceramic pendants with an earthy elegance

why they made the shortlist: ceramic pendants introduce texture, tonal variation, and an organic materiality that softens a space. suspended over an island, dining table, bedside, or reading nook, each one provides focused light while adding a quietly sculptural element. click each image for product details and links.

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03 / shop by concepts.

a full material and fixture shortlist for a room, taking the guesswork out of whether the pieces you love actually belong together. every finish, three tiers each, with the reasoning behind each pairing.

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decor
unconventional light switches worth switching to
unconventional light switches worth switching to

why they made the shortlist: switches are often treated as purely functional, but these bring materiality, patina, and sculptural detail to one of the room’s most frequently touched elements. ideal for spaces where every finish matters, they turn everyday controls into considered architectural details. click each image for product details and links.

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switch plates that make a simple swap count
switch plates that make a simple swap count

why they made the shortlist: distinctive silhouettes, unexpected materials, and handcrafted details turn these switch plates into small decorative moments. an easy update for bringing character to an entry, powder room, bedroom, or anywhere the walls could use a more considered finishing touch. click each image for product details and links.

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Turn Intention Into Action
Turn Intention Into Action

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Make Room for Growth
Make Room for Growth

It All Begins Here

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I’d rather show you the chair.

  • I would rather show you the chair than pose beside it.

    the living shortlist keeps the focus on good design, but behind every selection is a real person with 20+ years of architectural and interior design experience, a lifelong love of design, and the belief that everyone deserves a beautiful home.

  • with roots and an education in architecture, I have spent a lot of time searching, comparing, specifying, and selecting. this is where I narrow down the endless options and share only what makes the shortlist.

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    paid or not, nothing is included unless I believe it is worth sharing.

    shopping through these links helps support the time and research behind the living shortlist, allowing me to continue sharing thoughtful finds and experienced design advice.