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Rachel Balan Design Co. Interior Design Services

10/14/2026

Food should enter your body on one side of the house… and exit on the other 😂

Seriously though, kitchens and bathrooms need some distance between them.

Think about the three S’s: sights, sounds and smells. You don’t want to see the bathroom from the kitchen, you definitely don’t want to hear what’s going on in there, and you REALLY don’t want any smells making their way toward the food. 🤢

It’s one of those things you might not think about when looking at a floor plan, but once you notice it, you can’t unsee it.

Some rooms just need their space. 😂

Scandinavian Farmhouse can be interpreted in many different ways. These two concepts were presented to a lovely couple w...
10/13/2026

Scandinavian Farmhouse can be interpreted in many different ways. These two concepts were presented to a lovely couple who have opposing styles that they wanted to mesh together seamlessly.

The Mrs. leans more towards a warm, colorful, whimsical cottage/farmhouse, while the Mr. loves the simplicity and clean lines of true Scandinavian design.

I knew before presenting these concepts which one they would choose to pursue further. It blends both their personalities into one harmoniously creation that will become their forever home. 💚💚💚

With a couple of tweaks to Concept A, we are slowly getting closer to finalizing the exterior design of this Net Zero new build in Northern B.C.

Sharing the TWO concepts I recently presented for my next new build. Swipe to see the second one! 👉I’d love to know, whi...
10/07/2026

Sharing the TWO concepts I recently presented for my next new build. Swipe to see the second one! 👉

I’d love to know, which one would you choose?

I’m excited to get started and share more as this project comes together. Exterior renderings to be shared later this week 😊

10/05/2026

Apparently I have some explaining to do 😂

Yes, beautiful light fixtures are expensive. Yes, you have to clean them. And yes, we still need pot lights because we would, in fact, like to see inside our homes.

I’m not anti-pot light. I’m anti-pot lights being the entire lighting plan.

Layer your lighting. Add the sconces. Hang the chandelier. Integrate the LEDs. Keep the pot lights—just maybe not 47 of them. 😉

10/03/2026

Pot lights are the pimples of the ceiling. There, I said it. 😬

Good lighting design isn’t about adding more lights. Instead, it’s about layering light intentionally.

Sconces. Pendants. Chandeliers. Integrated lighting. Lamps. And yes… pot lights, where they actually make sense.

Your ceiling will thank you.

08/30/2026

I almost didn’t post this because it felt like a design fail.

This isn’t true of course, but it felt like it. When you plan for something months in advance, something that’s a key focal point in the design of a space…and it’s not working.

The pivot we had to make was not ideal, as using faux materials to replace a natural product is unsettling. ESPECIALLY when I have the honor to design such a beautiful home for beautiful people, with high expectations.

That said, the solution we came up with will give a beautiful finish compared to what’s existing. You won’t look at it due to its defects but instead of its grandeur. Most importantly, the client will be happy.

No project goes 100% smoothly, no matter how much you plan ahead of time. What really matters is in those moments, when things are going wrong, to jump into action mode and not dwell on the disappointment. Maybe one day I’ll get over it.

08/21/2026

Hiding in the bathtub at a jobsite gives me a couple minutes to share some facts about one of the most unique plumbing fixtures to be installed in this home 🛀.

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