Interior design

Amber LewisAmerican interior designer, founder of Amber Interiors and Shoppe Amber Interiors, and author

• Lewis recommends hiring a professional painter rather than DIYing, especially for repainting furniture.

  “never DIY or paint your furniture. That's something you always want to outsource if you're going to repaint something”

  The Jamie Kern Lima Show: Make Your Space Special! Superstar Designer Amber Lewis (Pt 2) Shares Insider Tips + Her Deeply Personal, Inspiring Journey to Skyrocketing Success (Oct 1, 2026) · Listen from 14:39

• Lewis contends that small rooms benefit from bigger furniture and lighter wall colors rather than small furniture.

  “You actually want bigger furniture in a small room because it feels a little bit more cozy and spacious”

  The Jamie Kern Lima Show: Make Your Space Special! Superstar Designer Amber Lewis (Pt 2) Shares Insider Tips + Her Deeply Personal, Inspiring Journey to Skyrocketing Success (Oct 1, 2026) · Listen from 12:47

• Lewis argues that a home looks energetically off when its furnishings are too matching and recommends mixing finishes, textures and colors.

  “Honestly, when things are too matching. I think when someone says they bought the nightstand to match the dresser that matches”

  The Jamie Kern Lima Show: Make Your Space Special! Superstar Designer Amber Lewis (Pt 2) Shares Insider Tips + Her Deeply Personal, Inspiring Journey to Skyrocketing Success (Oct 1, 2026) · Listen from 7:36