Thinking About Updating Your Home This Year? Start Here.
January is a quieter month - and for many homeowners, that’s when the questions begin.
The decorations are packed away.
Life slows just enough.
And suddenly, you notice your home again.
The sofa that worked in your last place but feels off now.
The empty walls you’ve been hesitant to touch.
The colors you love but feel unsure about committing to.
You might not be planning a major renovation.
But you are thinking.
And that’s where most meaningful design journeys begin.
“I Know Something Needs to Change… I Just Don’t Know What Yet”
If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not alone:
“How does one even work with a designer?”
“I just moved and my old furniture doesn’t work in this house.”
“I get overwhelmed by color.”
“I’m scared to hang things and mess up the walls.”
These aren’t design mistakes.
They’re signs that you’re ready for clarity.
What most people don’t realize is that working with a designer doesn’t require having a fully formed vision or a big plan in place. In fact, many clients begin with uncertainty - and that’s expected.
Design Isn’t One Decision, It’s a Journey
One of the biggest misconceptions about interior design is that you either need to “go all in” or do it all yourself.
In reality, design support can — and should — meet you where you are.
Some homeowners start by asking questions and gathering information.
Others need help making sense of a new space.
Some want focused guidance before making decisions.
And some are ready to hand it over entirely.
At Georgette Marise Interiors, our services are designed to grow with you - whether that means starting small or eventually expanding into something more comprehensive. There’s no single entry point and no pressure to have everything figured out at once.
Calming home exercise room Design: Georgette Marise Interiors
The First Step Is Often a Conversation
If January feels like a season of researching, observing, and quietly asking yourself what could feel better in your home, that’s not hesitation - it’s preparation.
And sometimes the most helpful next step isn’t choosing furniture or paint colors.
It’s having your questions answered.
To support homeowners in this planning phase, I’m hosting a free New Year Design Q&A — a relaxed, no-pressure space to ask the questions you’ve been holding onto and gain clarity around what your next step might look like.
I’m keeping the session intentionally small (just 10 women) so it feels conversational and everyone has space to ask what’s on their mind.
We’ll talk about:
How working with a designer actually works
When it makes sense to start small versus go all in
Common concerns around layout, furniture, and color
Those moments of hesitation many people don’t talk about - like hanging things on the wall or committing to a decision
A Calm Place to Begin
You don’t need answers to join.
You don’t need a plan.
You just need curiosity.
If 2026 is the year you want your home to support your life more fully — with less stress and more intention — this is a thoughtful place to begin.
