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We create refined, calming interiors that honor your story.

The Aspiring Home Interiors is a boutique design firm founded by award-winning designer Joy Maier, with a commitment to gracious living and the belief that homes are meant to be lived in.

10/15/2026

“My husband and I were fortunate to have our contractor recommend Joy to assist with our master bathroom remodel. It was a pleasure to work with her.
She took time to understand what both of us were looking for in terms of functionality as well as aesthetics.
She saved us time by narrowing down potential paint, flooring and fixture choices and was able to help us stay within our budget. She has a great eye for choosing tiles, paint and fixtures that complement each other.
She has experience with what works and doesn’t work in a bathroom setting which was invaluable to us when making our selections. She is easy to work with and was always a quick text or phone call away to address any concerns we had.
We would highly recommend her to our family and friends who might be considering a re-modeling project.” ~ Jacinda C.

This project didn’t begin with, “I woke up and decided to redesign my bathroom.”

Nope. It began with an unexpected sink overflow that went a bit off the rails. 😬

But that mess gave us an incredible opportunity to rethink the entire bathroom. We talked through what my clients needed, what they wanted, and what we could do differently. Thinking outside the box led us to completely shift the layout—and it was absolutely the right call.

It was such a pleasure to bring this one to life. And then to receive these thoughtful words from Jacinda? Well, that made it even sweeter.

Thank you, Jacinda, for trusting me to help turn an unexpected situation into a bathroom you and your husband love. 🤍

10/06/2026

This project is about so much more than giving a house a new look.

This living room is just one piece of a much larger whole-home renovation—along with a completely renovated kitchen, an updated dining room and formal living room, new flooring, finishes, lighting and details from floor to ceiling.
But the part I love most is why we’re doing it.

This home already holds years of family memories. It has seen holidays, everyday dinners, growing children, celebrations and all of the wonderfully ordinary moments that eventually become the ones we treasure most.
Now, as the empty-nest years get closer and new family members are welcomed around the table, the house gets to change right along with them.

Not erased. Not turned into something that no longer feels familiar. Just refreshed and reimagined for the way this family will live here next.

More places to gather. Rooms that work better. A home that feels fresh without forgetting where it has been.
There is something incredibly beautiful about watching a house continue to become home, again and again, through every season of a family’s life.

And honestly, this is my favorite kind of design and another reason I love saying, This is where house becomes home.®

10/01/2026

How is it already October 1st?

In Dallas, fall doesn’t arrive with a show of changing leaves. It arrives on the calendar with football Saturdays and tailgates, school events, dinners with friends, and before we know it, Thanksgiving is here and the table is full. ❤️

When the season gets this busy, our homes should feel ready to welcome people in without adding more to our to-do lists. One beautiful seasonal moment in the right spot can do that.

Here, it’s the staircase, one of the first things guests see when they walk through the door. Warm golds, rust, and deep red bring in the color our trees don’t give us, and a touch of slate blue keeps it a little unexpected.

That’s the beauty of small changes. They don’t take long, but they shift the way a home feels, and they have a way of lifting our spirits too, whether it’s fall or any other time of year.

We are officially in the season of gather and I’m so ready for it…how about you?

09/21/2026

A little sunshine for your Monday. ☀️

I love what these ochre chairs do for this guest room. There are two, creating a sitting area that encourages one to settle in and let the morning take its time.

Yellow’s cheerful reputation has some science behind it. A study spanning 55 countries found that many people associate yellow with joy. Researchers suggest our connection to sunshine and warmth may help explain why. I think that’s part of the appeal of a little yellow at home. It reminds us of something that feels good.

And a little can do quite a lot.

Here, the cool teal makes the golden ochre look especially warm. Our perception of a color changes depending on the colors surrounding it, so that wall color is very much part of what makes these chairs look so sunny. The softer blues and greens in the pillow connect back to the teal, while the touches of yellow repeat the upholstery.

To my eye, it feels happy and restful all at once. Exactly what I want in a guest room.

And that sunny color has earthy beginnings. Traditional yellow ochre pigment came from naturally colored earth, washed to separate out sand, then dried and ground into a fine powder for use in paint. An iron mineral called goethite gives it that yellow color.

A color that reminds us of sunshine, pulled straight from the ground. I love that.

Roman wall painters used yellow ochre alongside reds, blues, and greens. Homes had plenty of color long before we had paint decks and thirty-seven samples taped to a wall.

Find the good in today. Find the sunshine… Even if that sunshine happens to be upholstered. 💛

09/03/2026

A little peek at another office we’re wrapping up—and this one began with our clients’ love of rich, happy color.

We layered muted teal across the walls and ceiling, then took the built-ins to the deepest shade. That darker value anchors the room, while the surrounding color keeps it from feeling heavy.

There is a bit of science behind that choice. Muting a color lowers its visual intensity, allowing us to use more of it without going into overwhelm.

Blue-green also sits in an interesting psychological middle ground: blue is often associated with steadiness and focus, while green connects us to nature and restoration. Studies of office environments have found that blue-green rooms can also rate well for perceived satisfaction and performance.

We know that color is just one of the many details that create a space , but this combination can help a workspace feel settled and alert at the same time.

And then there is the mesh.

Brass grille doors were appearing in fitted libraries by the Regency era, around 1800, often backed with fabric (silk was a favorite) to soften the view of what was stored behind them.

More than two centuries later, mesh is still a go-to material for libraries and home offices. It breaks up a solid wall of cabinetry, allows airflow and gives us pattern without requiring every shelf to be styled or filled.

Here, the diamond mesh brings an upscale playfulness, undeniable warmth, and just enough energy to balance the layers of muted teal that keeps everything grounded.

08/31/2026

I’m so excited to share this!

I’ve been selected as one of 100 women to attend the 2026 NKBA | KBIS Women to Women Conference in New Orleans this September.

To be included in this group of women from across the kitchen and bath industry is such an honor, and I’m really looking forward to the conversations, the learning, and a few days surrounded by women who care deeply about what they do.

A big thank you to NKBA | KBIS for selecting me, and to Maxim Lighting, Lutron, Café and Ferguson Home for sponsoring and supporting this special event.

I already know a couple of friends (Lori Carpenter , Kimberly Kerl award winning designer Top Innovator, KBB Magazine )who will be there, which makes me even more excited.

Will I see you in New Orleans too? Let me know!

08/28/2026

Back in 1999, I was selected to be part of the festival cast of There Should Be Roses at Midland Community Theatre’s McLaren Comedy Festival. I played the nurse, and I still remember how excited I was to be chosen. It felt a little unreal.

That year, the play won the festival.

Not long afterward, our family moved to Huntington Beach, California, so I wasn’t there to audition when it went on to the MCT main stage the following year.
It opened to a sold-out house.
And that has always made my heart happy.
All these years later, I find myself thinking about that title again.

There should be roses.

But let’s not wait until they are being laid at a grave.
There should be flowers now. While we are here. While there is still breath in our lungs and another ordinary day waiting for us.

I have always loved fresh flowers in my home, but I think I understand more now about why. They don’t have to be extravagant. Sometimes one beautiful stem in a little vase is enough to remind us that life is beautiful, fleeting, and still asking something of us.

To notice it. To love people well. To keep learning, creating and giving. To keep striving for a life that was worth the living.
Maybe that is why the loss of one of the brightest lights in our world has felt so personal to so many. Dolly Parton came here with extraordinary gifts — and goodness, did she entertain us — but she also used those gifts to love people, help people and leave goodness behind. She bloomed where she was planted - overly used sentiment but so apropos when talking about Dolly.

And now the world feels her absence. That is something worth thinking about.

Not fame. Not applause. Not proving that we mattered.
But living fully. Loving generously. Using what we have been given well.

So buy the flowers. Use your gifts and talents to support others.

Put the roses on the table now. Give one to someone you love. And if all you have is one little bud in a juice glass, that counts too.

There should always be flowers.
Especially while we are still here to see and give them.

08/11/2026

Yes… this is just a tease of one unforgettable, conversation-starting powder room.

This room was a labor of love for clients/friends who completely trusted me to design a space around the laissez les bons temps rouler wallpaper that first caught their eye. It’s technically called “Drunk Monkeys” but it kinda reminds me of Mardi Gras season back home.

From sitting on the floor with my contractor—who is now my friend—putting together pieces of wood until we found the exact layout and measurements for the wainscoting, to raising the ceiling to accommodate that exquisite chandelier, every inch was carefully considered.

Then there was the carpenter—also now a friend—who worked with me for hours designing a pedestal for the clients’ beloved monkey lamp. And because beautiful can also be practical, it doubles as a secret toilet paper stash. Yes, we think of everything around here. 😉

I could go on and on about the details that made this room so special.

Full reveal coming soon!

The approved design board. The wallpaper allowed us to play up the traditional elements and at first glance it looks like just another pretty bathroom until you’re seated. 😉

The render that helped our clients visualize all the materials and how they would come together for this authentic personal powder room.

The wallpaper that my clients fell in love with. What a fantastic fun challenge creating the design and then implementing the design into a beautiful reality.

The before… typical builder grade powder room. Great size for a powder room but sorely lacked character.

07/13/2026

Monday Blues…the best hues

I know, I know - so corny BUT look at that fabric and stain combination that will be adorning two “soon to be gorgeous” sleigh chairs.

Traditional meets modern in the most ridiculously good way. I got so excited with the combo I didn’t take the time to steam out the wrinkles before snapping a pic. 😂

May your Monday be spectacular.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
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