Builder-grade kitchens often get a bad rap — bland finishes, lack of personality, and zero wow factor. But the truth is, you don’t need to gut your kitchen to make it feel custom. With a few smart design upgrades, you can transform your space into a warm, elevated, and functional heart of the home — all without knocking down walls or breaking the bank.

Here are four simple (but high-impact!) design upgrades you can use to bring character, charm, and personality into your kitchen.

Trying to squeeze both a guest room and a home office into a single space? You’re not alone. Whether you work from home full-time or just need an occasional workspace, this is one of the most common space-planning challenges we see at Homzie.

The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice comfort or style for function. With smart design choices — like a Murphy bed, vertical storage, and cohesive finishes — your space can do double duty beautifully.

This guest room–office combo designed by Homzie’s virtual interior design team shows exactly how to get it right.

Ever wonder why some living rooms feel effortlessly polished while others seem a little “off”? One of the most effective design secrets is the 60-30-10 rule — a simple formula for creating color harmony in your home. At Homzie, we use this approach often in our virtual interior design projects to ensure every space feels balanced, inviting, and stylish.

In this living room design, the 60-30-10 rule is the key to its cohesive and elevated look. Here’s how you can apply it in your own home.

Struggling to make a large living room feel warm and cohesive? This post shares tips on creating intentional zones, using symmetry to anchor the space, layering in texture, and choosing scaled furniture that fills the room without feeling cold. Discover how Homzie’s virtual interior design makes big spaces feel cozy and connected.

One of the most common questions we get as a virtual interior design company is:
“What do I do with the random open room right off my front door?”

It’s a flex space. It doesn’t have a closet, it’s not quite a dining room, and it’s often left empty or underused. But with a thoughtful layout and cohesive design plan, this space can become one of the most welcoming and visually stunning areas of your home.

Here’s how we transformed this tricky layout into a polished flex space that feels intentional and connected — and how you can do the same with help from Homzie’s virtual design team.

Designing a nursery is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for a new baby, but it can also feel overwhelming. You want a space that’s functional, calming, and beautiful — all while ensuring it transitions well as your child grows. Whether you’re designing in-person or working with a virtual interior designer, here are four expert-approved tips to help you create a timeless, cozy, and practical nursery.

Want a moody office without the gloom? This post from Homzie shares how to style a dark, sophisticated workspace that still feels light and open. Learn how to choose the right paint color, layer in soft textures, maximize light, and reduce clutter—all while keeping your home office calm, cozy, and functional.

Learn how to bring a neutral living room to life with Homzie’s virtual design tips. From mixing textures and contrasting tones to styling collected decor and maximizing layout flow, this post shows how to create a space that feels layered, cozy, and anything but boring. Discover the art of designing with neutrals!