Before x After

Some pictures tell a greater story than others.

We tried to do this website without any before & after pictures — which is unheard of for an interior design-centric company — and there’s a reason: The smallest visual change can equal the greatest shift in experience.

Three gold vases with plants on a table, with a white background and 'bring life' written in braille on the wall.

Bring Life Love Into Spaces (aka BLLIS) invites us all to go beyond what we see and dig deeper into how we feel and function within the space — then ultimately out of it. A daily reminder in braille that spaces are meant to be felt and experienced, not only seen, was the starting point for BLLIS.

BLLIS focuses on:

how

space flow, lighting, plants, art, mirrors, furniture placement, airflow, colors, texture, fragrances, sounds, decluttering, views, personal expression

can positively impact

movement and momentum, cognitive performance, stress reduction, visual perspective and circadian rhythms, perceived safety and comfort, pleasure, calming effect (or a stimulating one), tranquility, blood pressure, depression

the people who experience the space everyday — with a strong conviction that a thoughtful rearrangement can go a long way.

If one picture = 1,000 words

What does a lived experience equal?

“When I got rid of that big credenza, I felt like I was pushing it off my chest. Once that was gone, I could breathe a little easier, and the process flowed more freely.” Abby

View of a dining room with an oval wooden table, six chairs, a carpet, a wooden cabinet with glass doors and decor items on top, and shoes on the floor near the tiled entryway.

A dining room with a wooden table, a partially visible chair, and various items on the table including a soda can, bottles, and box of playing cards. On the wall behind the table are two black wall-mounted candle holders with candles, a decorative mirror with an arch top, and a ceiling fan with a light fixture.

BEFORE

AFTER

“I needed a change but felt stuck and unable to change the flow of the room. Did not know where to begin, felt overwhelmed, and lacked the energy for the task.

It took a while to absorb the concept, but then it all made sense, the flow started, and the changes were finally happening. The room now feels better organized, we all got our own private spaces within the same room (even the cats!)” Ana

A dining room and sitting area in an apartment with large windows, a wooden dining table with six chairs, an illuminated floor lamp, and a wooden room divider.

Living room with wooden floors, a colorful patterned rug, a beige sectional sofa, red armchair, and a television on a wooden stand. There are two chairs in the foreground, a table with a blue checkered tablecloth, and a dining area. The room has windows with white curtains, some shelves with decorative items, and an exercise bike near the window.

“I was traveling 75% of the time and I wanted to come home and decompress, but I couldn’t. I felt uneasy in my space and the cycle of buying, purging, and rearranging was no longer an option — then almost everything changed after I painted a game on my floor.” Lyndsay

BEFORE

AFTER

A dark living room with a large window covered by curtains, black and white painted wall, a hammock near window, framed mirror on wall, one plant near window, a rug on wooden floor, a dark sofa with pillows, and a coffee table with decorative items.

Bright living room with a bed, hammock, large window with sheer curtains, colorful hanging lamp, plants, chairs, game painted on floor, soft textiles within space, floor cushions, and wall decorations.

“I love this space, I feel very peaceful here. However, I want to ensure my clients feel that way too.” Kathleen

Living room with a wooden coffee table, beige armchair, and white sofa. A patterned area rug covers the floor. The wall has a hanging white woven wall art and a white cabinet with a salt lamp and remote controls. Large window with sheer white curtains and a green plant nearby. Part of the kitchen area with gray cabinets, a microwave, and a sink is visible.

Living room with white sofa, decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table with tissue boxes, a bookshelf, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

AFTER

BEFORE

“We had the best session, best being the hardest, best being we really got through some stuff.” Kathleen

AFTER

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