School
Fashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising, Ithaca College
Expertise
Interior Design, Home Remodeling, Small Space Living
- Erika's interior design work was featured in print in a three page spread for Southern Living Magazine.
- She assisted in the re-design and furnishing of 32 unique bungalow suites for a resort on the California coastline.
- Her interior design tips, tricks, and expertise have been featured in many publications, such as Apartment Therapy, Dwell, Good Housekeeping, MyDomaine, and The EveryGirl.
Experience
Erika has been a working interior designer and remodel project manager for over a decade. While in design school, she started her own interior design blog and began contributing to various publications as a freelance design/lifestyle content writer, contributor, and copy editor. While her main area of focus over the past five years has been residential interior design and remodels, she is excited to once again bridge her love of practical interior design with design-related editorial content writing. In addition, Erika is a DIY hobbyist for her 113-year-old home and an old home devotee.
Education
Erika graduated from Ithaca College in 2009 with two degrees, a B.S. in television [roduction and a B.A. in drama. After switching her career path to interior design, she graduated summa cum laude from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in March of 2013 with an A.A. in interior design. She was a valedictorian candidate and received the Sally Sirkin Lewis Award for being an "outstanding interior design student who demonstrates exceptional creativity and innovation in approaching interior design projects" as judged by a panel of industry professionals.
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Elevate your bland kitchen with a particular countertop finish choice beloved by the Property Brothers. Your kitchen countertops will look sleek and modern.
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HGTV's Mike Holmes points out the hardwood flooring mistake he wishes that homeowner's would stop making.
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Are you guilty of making this big furniture mistake in your dining room? It could be making your dining area look a bit outdated. Here's what to know.
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There's an unexpected flooring choice that David Bromstad of HGTV fame highly recommends. The next time you're remodeling your home, consider this floor type.
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If you're not feeling as good about your brown granite countertops as when you first got them, you can dress them up flawlessly with these cabinet paint colors.
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Nobody wants a cluttered garage, but what can you do about it? Actually, there's a great TikTok hack (& an inexpensive IKEA product) that will help you out.
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When it's time to paint your exterior, give your house an aesthetic hue to make you the envy of your neighborhood. Choose these colors if you have a gray roof.
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If the pots and pans in your kitchen cabinets are a disorganized mess, create this a storage solution with this budget-friendly Dollar Tree hack.
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A favorite Millennial interior design trend from the 2010s is wildly outdated. Here's the depressing flooring mistake we really should move on from.
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Shoes can be a massive pain in your closet, but you can get them up off of the floor with help from this IKEA product that offers a clever organizing solution.
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With the amount you spend on your kitchen renovations, you'll want to make sure the cabinet hardware is all in the right place. Here's a great trick for that.
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Stop dealing with paper towels toppling all over you every time you need to replace one. This social media organizational hack is a lifesaver.
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You want stunning kitchen cabinets, but don't want to lose valuable storage space? Never fear, our expert interior designer is here - with 18 great tips.
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Who wants to vacuum or mop? Nobody, but with eufy's Omni e28 and e25 robot vacuums, you'll be free to never do it again. Here's how they work.
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With this stunning smart robot lawn mower, you'll never have to cut your own grass again. Here's how it works and why it's worth picking one up.
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If you're prepping your home for Easter or want to bring that spring theme into your decor, this easy DIY reuses an old jar for a gorgeous, simple project.
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Bathroom storage is always a problem, but a little tinkering with a popular IKEA product gives you space to hang your essentials without drilling into the wall.
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Wood flooring is just as popular as ever, but there's a specific type that is thrilling interior designers and homeowners alike. Here's what you need to know.
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Everybody's so focused on trying to organize their shirts and pants that they forget about the socks. This IKEA product will change your sock game forever.
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During a kitchen remodel, color is high on the list when considering design elements you want to add. But interior designers say you should avoid these hues.
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Want a beautiful and unique home? Get a hobby. Here's a breakdown on why overworking and overindulging in social media drags down a home's interior design.
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The Waterdrop Filter X16 is the cutting-edge RO system of your dreams, and it will ensure your family has easy access to healthy, clean drinking water.
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If your wall decor is starting to look dated, there are five things you'll want to look out for so that your home design can get a quick, artistic refresh.
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There is so much wasted space under your kitchen cabinet, and yet it's still so cluttered. What can you do! Well, this genius IKEA hack that will save the day.
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Sihoo's ergonomic chairs & standing desks will maximize your home office health. Enter this giveaway to win a Sihoo prize valued at over $1300.
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There's a popular kitchen design trend that many homeowners are turning to. However, without the right kind of decor, it could make your space look outdated.
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Don't believe the rumors you've heard about brown being out. The colors that are making your dining room look stale and oh-so-2010s aren't what you think.
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