Hi, I’m Daniela!
ABOUT ME
Designer, color person, and lifelong homebody with strong opinions about lighting and the color pink.
My work sits at the intersection of interiors, story, and emotion. I design spaces that feel honest—the kind that reflect who you are and how you want to live, not just what’s trending on Pinterest. Color is always at the center of what I do. It’s not just paint. It’s energy, intention, mood, memory.
Before interiors, I worked in magazines and brand storytelling, writing about design, style, and the quiet beauty of everyday things. That background still shapes how I approach my work: with curiosity, context, and a soft spot for the details most people overlook.
I now split my time between design consulting, editorial writing, and helping people build braver, more joyful homes through color. I also live in Hudson, NY, with my husband and our Basset Hound, Lady, who thinks she owns the place (she might be right).
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What I’ve been writing about
Unexpected Places to Hang Art (That Actually Look Amazing)
Plate It Cool: Dishware Is the New Wall Art
The Secret to Picking a Perfect Paint Color? It Fits In My Pocket
Pistachio Is the Color of the Moment—Here’s How to Use It
This Halifax Home Hides a Stunning Renovation—and the Ultimate Family Upgrade
A New Kind of Coastal: The Fisherman Interior Trend
A Mid-Century Revival: Breathing New Life into a 1961 California Ranch
Victorian No More: Inside a Stunning Riverside Transformation
Love It or Hate It, Brutalism Is Back — Here’s Why This Style Is Resurfacing
This Remarkable Home Was Made Using Its Own Natural Materials
This Is the "It" Color for Spring, According to Designers
This Is the Surprising Bedroom Color You’ll See Everywhere in 2025
This Is the 19th Century Living Room Trend You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
"Mys" Is the Cozy Swedish Value You Need in Your Life Right Now
I Got a Color Analysis for My Home Decor and It Was Not At All What I Expected
This Playful Design Trend Is Gen Z’s Answer to Minimalism
This Nostalgic 111-Year-Old Staple Is Making a Major Splash as Decor
4 Food-Inspired Colors Dominating 2024, According to Designers
I Painted My Walls the “It” Color of 2024, and It's Surprisingly Versatile
This IKEA Shoe Rack Is the Secret to My Living Room Transformation
Out in the wild
What Colors Go Best With Butter Yellow? (Homes & Gardens UK)
Wait, Are Circular Beds In? What Designers Really Think About Curved Furniture (The Spruce)
A Design Psychologist Just Explained Why the Color of My Bed Sheets Matters — Now I Need to Buy a New Set (Livingetc)
4 'Wake Up' Colors to Use in Your Home to Give Your Morning as Much of a Boost as That First Cup of Coffee (Livingetc)
"It's Not Just About Being Loud" — 5 Positive Colors Design Experts Say Give Us All the Good Feels (Livingetc)
Daniela & Austin’s Upstate Cabin Renovation (Group Project)
Spotlight on Daniela Araya (Tulip)