School
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Ithaca College
Expertise
Interior Design, Home Remodeling, Small Space Living
- Erika's interior design work was featured in print in a three page spread for Southern Living Magazine.
- She assisted in the re-design and furnishing of 32 unique bungalow suites for a resort on the California coastline.
- Her interior design tips, tricks, and expertise have been featured in many publications, such as Apartment Therapy, Dwell, Good Housekeeping, MyDomaine, and The EveryGirl.
Experience
Erika has been a working interior designer and remodel project manager for over a decade. While in design school, she started her own interior design blog and began contributing to various publications as a freelance design/lifestyle content writer, contributor, and copy editor. While her main area of focus over the past five years has been residential interior design and remodels, she is excited to once again bridge her love of practical interior design with design-related editorial content writing. In addition, Erika is a DIY hobbyist for her 113-year-old home and an old home devotee.
Education
Erika graduated from Ithaca College in 2009 with two degrees, a Bachelor of Science in television production and a Bachelor of Arts in drama. After switching her career path to interior design, she graduated summa cum laude from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in March of 2013 with an Associate of Arts in interior design.
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Even budget-conscious DIYers can get high-end looks in the home with peel-and-stick tile. Follow these expert insights to find the best option for your project.
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Upgrade entryway organization with a clever IKEA shoe storage idea that hides clutter, maximizes narrow spaces, and creates a polished custom look.
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A well-designed laundry room is both calming and more functional. Luckily, you can add storage and create custom vibes for a lower price than you may think.
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Keeping the living room tidy is easier with ample storage. This IKEA product is ideal for creating a stylish sideboard to keep items out of sight.
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Pool noodles make an inexpensive base for a variety of projects. In this DIY, they're used to make a high-end-looking booth that's stylish and statement-making.
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Adding a little luxury to your cabinets doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, all it takes is using an interior designer's tricks at a popular online retailer.
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These space-saving, groovy gadgets were a huge hit in the '80s. Fast-forward four decades, and this under-cabinet electronic item is now a coveted thrift find.
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Pot lids don't have to be a mess. This inexpensive IKEA gem keeps them upright, organized, and easy to access while maximizing cabinet space.
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You may think of your doorways as purely functional features in your home. However, using this decor idea can give them a stunning and unique look.
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All-white tile surged in popularity over recent years. However, design experts note that there's a new serene color palette that's now on-trend.
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Make the most of a laundry room with limited square footage by using this smart trick that helps simplify the air-drying clothes process. Here's how it works.
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Move over, Lazy Susan! There's a new storage solution in town — one that might just be the answer to all your kitchen cabinet space problems.
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Creating a rustic cobblestone path in your yard or garden normally costs a pretty penny. Instead, consider this budget DIY project that looks just as good.
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Discover Martha Stewart's secret weapon for smarter kitchen storage, a sliding solution you can buy or DIY to keep under-sink items organized and accessible.
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Do you have a small laundry room that you want to add function to? This genius idea can add storage and a spot to iron without taking up a lot of space.
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Basic white bookshelves provide vertical storage for your library and knick-knacks. However, this DIY takes them from purely functional to a decorative piece.
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A builder-grade sliding door is more functional than aesthetic. However, with this DIY, you can upgrade it to be more modern and statement-making.
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Are you looking to make your closed-off kitchen feel more open? Adding this architectural element can make it feel more airy and improve functionality.
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There's no excuse for renters not to update their dull kitchen island with this affordable DIY hack that refreshes a kitchen work triangle in minutes.
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Tired of clutter taking over your kitchen countertop? Hide away your essentials behind a charming IKEA storage solution that can be styled with a quick DIY.
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Design Hacks
By Erika Dale
Give your kitchen a high-end upgrade via a low-cost trick that gives a plain freestanding fridge an integrated built-in look using some paint and trim.
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Need to make a narrow living room feel bigger without knocking down walls? Our interior design pro has just the trick to open the space and tips to pull it off.
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Head to IKEA for a versatile bench and some unassuming curtains to DIY charming cottagecore-style decor, which also has surprising hidden storage space.
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If your paper towel roll is currently driving you nuts while it sits on your counter, you'll love this drawer hack recommended by one of our kitchen experts.
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Optimize every inch of usable space in your kitchen and solve your clutter woes by seeing where you can squeeze this streamlined storage installation.
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