Maximizing Tiny

06/10/2026

Kids’ rooms don’t have to be character heavy to be interesting, calming, and full of life.

06/06/2026

Bon Appetit asked me about how to stock your first kitchen. See what I had to say!

A starter kit to save your money, brain, and, most important, cabinet space.

06/05/2026

Your bathroom says this is AI. (it's not)

Can you picture waking up to this sweet retreat of a shower every day?

06/05/2026

Every "friction point" in your home—the clutter, the bad flow, the purposeless room—is a withdrawal from your mental energy.

When we remove the friction, we give you back your peace of mind.

06/04/2026

Want a new bathroom by Christmas? Now is the time to start!

06/03/2026

We had some things to say on NPR Life Kit podcast! Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts.

Life Kit · Episode

06/01/2026

I was immensely enamored by the decorative lighting at ICFF this year. Even the table lamps caught my eye and we usually don’t specify table lamps.

03/20/2026

Where high-end engineering meets an intentional retreat: proof that a bathroom footprint can be both sophisticated and perfectly functional.

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03/02/2026

Design is more than an aesthetic; it’s how your life functions.

When a kitchen or bath stops working for you, it adds a layer of friction to every single morning. We believe the most “stunning” result isn’t just the tile choice—it’s the logic behind the layout and the precision of the ex*****on.

It was such a joy to bring this vision to life for a client who needed their space to perform at a higher level. They shared:

“Shamika was organized, communicative, and deeply involved every step of the way. Her attention to detail and ability to manage a complex renovation made a huge difference.”

Whether we’re solving for ergonomic gaps or navigating the bones of an established building, we lead with infrastructure first.

Is your home currently fighting you? Let’s build a space that supports your lifestyle instead of complicating it.

02/20/2026

While Day 1 was about the ritual, Day 2 was about the engineering. I was incredibly honored to join and for a panel discussion that sits at the very heart of my practice: “From Page to Place: How Materials Shape the Narrative of Home.”

I had the opportunity to speak specifically from the Small Space Perspective, sharing how we use intentional materiality to maintain and reinforce heirloom quality. In a compact footprint, every selection must be high-performance to ensure a legacy of longevity.

Here is what moved the needle for me on the floor during Day 2:

💎 The Future of Surfaces: is redefining expectations with their new low-silica quartz and porcelain slabs. Between the “leathered” finishes and the bookmatched porcelain that rivals the strength of natural stone, they are proving you don’t have to sacrifice durability for a legacy aesthetic.

🍳 Kitchen Customization: is taking personalization to new heights. I’m obsessed with their customizable range hoods and the creative collab with . It’s the perfect example of how the infrastructure of a kitchen can be both functional and visually stunning.

🌈 Bold Performance: is bringing visual interest to the 24” footprint. Their non-traditional colors in high-performance refrigeration are a major unlock for small-space design.

🛁 Small Bath, Deep Ritual: We revisited the bathroom to find showcasing freestanding Japanese soaking tubs. These are a game changer — offering a restorative “Ofuro” experience without requiring the massive footprint of a traditional tub.

That’s a wrap on my time at KBIS 2026. ✌🏾

I left Orlando with a camera roll full of inspiration and a clear vision for our upcoming projects. Now, it’s time to take these innovations off the show floor and engineer them into the homes we’re building.

Which of these Day 2 finds would you want to see in your next project? Let’s talk strategy in the comments. 👇🏾