A complete archive of recent stories, reflections, and inspirations from Accidentally Designing.
Redesigning and Renewing — a candid, first‑person look at how I kept what mattered while gutting what didn’t: from quitting self‑medication and switching careers to renovating...
A personal tour of Brutalist Architecture and an unlikely wardrobe obsession: rope clothes hangers. I highlight Brutalism’s raw-material aesthetic, notable global examples, and a...
Who decides the Colour of the Year, why Pantone picked Peach Fuzz for 2024, and how that velvety pastel pairs with arches architecture in real interiors. Practical takeaways,...
Distorting reality — an honest, slightly cranky take on why AI-generated images feel unreal, push unattainable expectations and complicate design practice. I explain where AI...
Kitchen design inspiration from deVOL: my personal, first‑hand take on what makes their kitchens so covetable — from colour palettes and handcrafted hardware to small shop finds —...
I’m Michelle — no degree, just years of trusting my gut. In this post of Accidentally Designing I share how scrappy rentals and a French renovation became warm, livable homes,...