Room to Think
Room to Think
Lyssia Katan
The Art of a Collected Home
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Jul 21, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Home As Functional Art
Meet Maggie Wilkerson
Why Buy What You Love Fails
Curtains And Foundational Decisions
Graphic Design Thinking For Rooms
The Power Of Collected Spaces
Pressure, Trends, And Slow Design
Placeholder Pieces To Buy Time
Trusting Your Taste Online
Planning Before Shopping
The Design Detox From Big Box
Aphantasia And Mood Board Mockups
Tools For Fast Visual Testing
Vintage Warmth And Real Patina
Designing Inward And Going Analog
Closing Thoughts And Listener CTA
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In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Maggie Wilkerson, interior consultant and founder of Collected Home, to explore why a house can be filled with things you love and still not feel quite right. Known for helping people create thoughtful, layered interiors that feel cohesive without becoming overly designed, Maggie approaches decorating as both a creative practice and a form of problem-solving: understanding what you are drawn to, identifying what actually works in your space, and creating...