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Emma Barker
Jul 76 min read
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.
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embarkingondesign
Mar 43 min read
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...
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Emma Barker
Jan 283 min read
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...
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Emma Barker
Sep 3, 20232 min read
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,...
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Emma Barker
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Behind The Design - Banquette Dining
If you have been following along on Instagram or Facebook, you have noticed a lot of banquettes in the inspiration images I post in...
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Emma Barker
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Behind The Design - Transitional Guest Bathroom
Most Fridays on Instagram I like to do design polls as a fun activity for any participants and a way for me to use some of my current...
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Emma Barker
Jul 24, 20232 min read
My Motherhood Moment By Design - Easy to Clean Spills
Sometimes it feels like the universe is trying to tell you something. The other day, it was my beverage choice. Nothing fun like a...
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Emma Barker
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Behind the design – Moody Burgundy Home Library
Ok, I swear I like warm colors! You have probably seen a lot of blue and green from me which I gravitate towards but that doesn’t mean...
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Emma Barker
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Behind The Design - Modern Coastal Entry
The Coastal inspired bedroom Concept board posted a few weeks ago was such a hit, I thought we should do another room! Modern Coastal...
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Emma Barker
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Behind The Design – Funky Classic Living Room
A living room with classic architecture mixed with some funky pieces, makes this space feel modern and gives it tons of personality!...
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Emma Barker
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Behind The Design - Vintage Luxe Lounge
This week we dove into a space I’ve always dreamt about designing, a restaurant. Commercial spaces in general tend to be more colorful so...
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Emma Barker
Jun 19, 20234 min read
Behind The Design - CBD Shop
This CBD Shop project in Avon, IN was a great learning experience for my first official Embarking On Design client. I didn’t quite have...
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Emma Barker
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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...
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