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Elevating Your Semi-Custom Construction Home: What to Exclude for a Designer Feel
When building a semi-custom construction home, one of the key steps in achieving a designer feel is knowing what to exclude.

Emma Barker
Jul 7, 20246 min read
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The Unexpected Red Theory
If you have spent any time on social media lately you have probably come across the "Unexpected Red Theory". A theory where adding any...
embarkingondesign
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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Behind the Design: Crafting a Multi-Purpose Haven With a Touch of Product Sourcing Drama
As an interior designer, the challenge of transforming a multi-purpose room into a harmonious blend of functionality and style is always...

Emma Barker
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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Behind The Design - French Cottage Bedroom Using Only Ikea
While Ikea is typically known for a modern Scandinavian design influence, I wanted to see if I could create a very on-trend,...

Emma Barker
Sep 3, 20232 min read
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Behind The Design - Classic, Coastal, & Contemporary Bedroom Design
This primary bedroom needed to be a calm retreat with a custom headboard incorporating traditional, coastal and contemporary design...

Emma Barker
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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Why I Started the Embarking On Design Blog & What It's About!
Here we will chat about processes behind interior design, DIY adventures, trends, resources and how I do it all as a mom.

Emma Barker
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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