Room to Think
Room to Think
Lyssia Katan
Space Beyond Square Footage
59 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Cold Open And Big Question
Meet Shavonda Gardner
Downsizing And Living With Less
Small Homes As A Choice
Grandmother’s House And The Feeling
Designing For Function And Emotion
When Big Homes Create Distance
Pinterest Rooms Vs Real Living
Using Rooms The Way You Do
Dark Paint Myths And Cozy Spaces
The Resale Value Soapbox
Morocco Inspiration And Zellige Tiles
A Kitchen Built From Memory
Patina, Wear, And Human Touch
Hosting Before The Home Is Perfect
Tech, Timers, And Keeping Life Analog
Fix The Flow Before Buying Stuff
Do You And Final Takeaways
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In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Shavonda Gardner, an interior designer, writer, and small-space expert rethinking what it really means to live well at home. Known for her bold, moody, and deeply personal interiors, Shavonda has built her work around a belief most people forget: just because a home is small does not mean your life, style, or sense of possibility has to be. The conversation breaks down why so many people assume they need more square footage, when what they may actually n...