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Fresh Spring Color Palettes + Spring Product Roundup

Fresh Spring Color Palettes + Spring Product Roundup

Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation, and what better way to embrace the spirit of the season than by refreshing your interior color palate and accentuate the season by bringing the outdoors in. Join us as we list our favorite spring color pallates and was to bring the spring indoors.

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Homes That Create High Functioning Adults

Homes That Create High Functioning Adults

Your home does more than hold your things—it holds your habits. In this elevated design guide, interior designer Rachel Blindauer reveals how a thoughtfully designed space can help adults thrive by fostering focus, wellness, and emotional balance. From light to layout to color psychology, every design decision becomes a tool for transformation.

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What’s Next for the U.S. Housing Market? 2025 Edition

What’s Next for the U.S. Housing Market? 2025 Edition

The U.S. housing market has shifted from the intense, frenzied pace of previous years to a more balanced, though still competitive, landscape in 2025. While prices remain high, inventory is loosening, and demand has softened, creating a cautious opportunity for both buyers and sellers to make informed moves in the months ahead.

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St. Louis Boutique Hotel Design & Branding | Rachel Blindauer

St. Louis Boutique Hotel Design & Branding | Rachel Blindauer

Rachel Blindauer specializes in high-end boutique hotel design, seamlessly blending luxury interiors, brand storytelling, and guest experience enhancements to create sought-after hospitality destinations. From full-scale renovations to exclusive branded collaborations and graphic rebranding, our expertise elevates boutique hotels into iconic spaces that attract discerning travelers and increase profitability.

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Top Luxury Interior Design Trends for 2025

Top Luxury Interior Design Trends for 2025

In 2025, luxury interior design embraces a bold mix of rich jewel tones, organic furniture shapes, and luxurious, tactile materials like marble and velvet. Homeowners are opting for statement pieces and customized designs that reflect individuality, while also balancing minimalism and maximalism to create sophisticated, high-end spaces.

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Interior Decorator St. Louis: Refined, Personal, Elevated

Interior Decorator St. Louis: Refined, Personal, Elevated

Elevate your St. Louis home with expert interior decorating by Rachel Blindauer, who seamlessly blends style and functionality to create a personalized, sophisticated space. From tailored design solutions to exclusive resources and a stress-free process, Rachel ensures your home reflects your unique lifestyle while increasing its value—schedule a consultation today to bring your vision to life.

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Designing for Life’s Transitions: Adapting Your Space to Your Evolving Needs

Designing for Life’s Transitions: Adapting Your Space to Your Evolving Needs

A home should evolve as beautifully as the life lived within it. In this guide, Rachel Blindauer shares how thoughtful interior design can support major life transitions—from growing families to career shifts, aging in place, or redefining spaces for entertaining. With strategic updates and purposeful design, your home can become a timeless reflection of who you are—and who you’re becoming.

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Designing the Perfect Nursery: Expert Insights from Rachel Blindauer

Designing the Perfect Nursery: Expert Insights from Rachel Blindauer

Designing a nursery is about more than aesthetics—it’s about creating a serene, purposeful space that grows with your child. At Rachel Blindauer Interior Design, we blend beauty and function with expert intention—crafting nurseries that evolve over time, support family routines, and feel like a natural extension of your home.

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The Heart of the Home: Interior Design St Louis Edition

The Heart of the Home: Interior Design St Louis Edition

Interior designer Rachel Blindauer crafts elevated, highly personal interiors that reflect the character of St. Louis homes and the people who live in them. With expert spatial planning and a deep understanding of local architecture, she transforms everyday spaces into lasting expressions of comfort, beauty, and functionality.

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Exploring Trends with Top International Interior Design Firms

Exploring Trends with Top International Interior Design Firms

Discover the top interior design trends for 2025 as pioneered by leading international firms. From sustainable materials and smart home technology to cultural fusion and future-forward workspace design, this blog explores the global ideas shaping luxury interiors today. Stay ahead of the curve with expert insights into minimalist vs. maximalist styles, biophilic design, and more.

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Chesterfield MO Real Estate Values and ROI on Renovations

Chesterfield MO Real Estate Values and ROI on Renovations

Chesterfield’s thriving real estate market makes it an ideal location for strategic renovations. In this guide, Rachel Blindauer breaks down which home upgrades—like kitchen remodels, curb appeal improvements, and energy-efficient systems—deliver the highest ROI. Whether you’re a homeowner or investor, these expert insights help you maximize value, minimize waste, and renovate with confidence.

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Rachel Blindauer: St. Louis Interior Designer

Rachel Blindauer: St. Louis Interior Designer

Rachel Blindauer, a renowned interior designer now based out of St. Louis, Missouri has over 15 years of experience. If you are seeking an interior designer in the Greater St. Louis Area or specifically in Frontenac, Town and Country, Ladue, St. Albans, Clayton or Chesterfield, Rachel Blindauer is the expert to turn to.

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Are Interior Designers Worth It? The Real ROI of a Well-Designed Home

Are Interior Designers Worth It? The Real ROI of a Well-Designed Home

Hiring a professional interior designer isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a smart financial decision. From increasing home value and speeding up sales to improving livability and preventing costly mistakes, interior design delivers a strong ROI. Rachel Blindauer shares how personalized, strategic design transforms St. Louis homes into beautiful, high-functioning investments.

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Color and Mood: How to Design Spaces That Feel as Good as They Look

Color and Mood: How to Design Spaces That Feel as Good as They Look

Color isn’t just visual—it’s emotional. In this expert interior design guide, Rachel Blindauer explores how different hues influence mood, behavior, and well-being at home. From calming blues to energizing reds, discover how to use color psychology to design spaces that soothe, uplift, and inspire—one intentional shade at a time.

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What Color Season is Navy Blue? A Guide for Interiors & Style

What Color Season is Navy Blue? A Guide for Interiors & Style

Wondering what color season navy blue belongs to? This guide explores how different shades of navy align with each seasonal color palette—Winter, Summer, Autumn, and Spring. Learn how to choose the right tone of navy blue to complement your skin tone, enhance your wardrobe, and elevate your personal style using seasonal color analysis.

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How Long Does It Take to Complete a Designer Interior Project?

How Long Does It Take to Complete a Designer Interior Project?

The design process involves creating concept designs, making adjustments, and deciding on a color palette. This can be achieved by utilizing a class-based approach, where methods are defined for each step, such as creating concept designs, making adjustments to the final design, and choosing a color palette.

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Maximizing Small Spaces: Tips for Creating the Illusion of Space

Maximizing Small Spaces: Tips for Creating the Illusion of Space

Unlock the secrets to making small rooms appear larger through clever design techniques and strategic furniture placement. and maximize small spaces and creating the illusion of a larger, more open area. With clever design techniques and strategic furniture placement, you can transform your compact living spaces into stylish and functional havens. Say goodbye to cluttered rooms and embrace the art of making the most out of limited space.

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Gift Guide: A Gift for Every Occasion

Gift Guide: A Gift for Every Occasion

Discover Rachel Blindauer’s expert-curated gift guide for every occasion—featuring high-end home goods, artisanal pieces, and timeless essentials. From wedding gifts to hostess favorites, these are the items Rachel returns to again and again.

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How to Create Hurricane Proof Homes

How to Create Hurricane Proof Homes

Building hurricane-proof homes involves employing design techniques and utilizing materials that can withstand the destructive forces of hurricanes. These homes are engineered to resist strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flying debris, reducing the risk of damage and increasing the safety of the occupants.

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Fast Fashions Effect on Kitchens and Buildings

Fast Fashions Effect on Kitchens and Buildings

Design trends are evolving faster than ever—leaving even brand-new kitchens and buildings looking outdated on arrival. This blog explores the rise of fast-fashion thinking in interior design, the pressure it places on homeowners and developers, and how timeless materials and thoughtful planning can outlast the trend cycle.

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Creating the Ultimate Indoor-Outdoor Kitchen

Creating the Ultimate Indoor-Outdoor Kitchen

Design the ultimate indoor-outdoor kitchen with expert tips on layout, materials, and styling. From natural finishes to thoughtful lighting and entertaining zones, this guide will help you create a space that feels as good as it functions—seamlessly blending the indoors with the open air.

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Sarasota Interior Designer: My Neighborhood Bird Key

Sarasota Interior Designer: My Neighborhood Bird Key

Welcome to Bird Key, an island nestled between Downtown Sarasota and St. Armand’s Circle. With its prime location in Sarasota Bay, Bird Key offers residents a stunning waterfront lifestyle and convenience. Bird Key, is a 250-acre barrier island, boasts lush greenery, tranquil ambiance, and picturesque surroundings. If a movie was made about Bird Key it would be retires flitting back and forth to Lido beach, downtown and to the Bird Key tennis courts along meandering avenues adorned with graceful palms, bougainvillea, and vibrant hibiscus.

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