Sarah Zemp
Author/Co-Author of 37 articles
Contributor | Luxury Home, Design & Lifestyle
Sarah Zemp is a writer covering luxury home, design, and intentional living, with a focus on how spaces function beyond aesthetics. With over 20 years of experience as a fitness entrepreneur, including founding and operating a boutique studio, she has designed and refined client facing environments where layout, flow, and usability directly impact daily behavior.
Her work centers on real world application, from sourcing high-quality pieces to identifying what holds longterm value in the home. Drawing from firsthand experience building and reworking spaces, she offers a practical lens on investment pieces, emerging lifestyle shifts, and the difference between trend driven design and lasting quality.
Outside of writing, she is continually refining her own home, teaching fitness, strength training, and raising three kids in the Pacific Northwest.
7 Things Every Well Designed Home Has in Common
Beautiful homes come in every size and style. Some are modern, others are traditional. Some embrace bold color while others rely on soft neutrals. Despite their differences, professionally designed homes often share many of the same underlying principles. It is often as simple as creating balance, comfort, and cohesion. Whether you are decorating a new […]
New book opens the gates to America’s most spectacular Gilded Age gardens
In Gardens of the Gilded Age, garden designer and author Jana Milbocker invites readers inside America’s most lavish historic estates, revealing the extraordinary landscapes that once served as the ultimate symbols of wealth, artistry, and ambition. Interest in America’s Gilded Age has experienced a resurgence thanks to shows like HBO’s The Gilded Age, which returns […]
Why Everyone Wants a Nancy Meyers Home Right Now
There is one name that keeps popping up in interior design conversations lately, and surprisingly, it does not belong to an interior designer or home decorator. It belongs to a filmmaker. Nancy Meyers is an American writer, producer, and director best known for beloved films such as The Holiday, Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated, The […]
How to Create a Gallery Wall That Feels Luxurious and Intentional
A gallery wall can instantly transform a blank wall into a focal point, but not all gallery walls are created equal. Some may feel sophisticated and curated, while others can appear cluttered or even feel unfinished. The difference often comes down to a few key design principles that can elevate the look and the feel: […]
Five Things Every Guest Bedroom Should Have
Summer is here, and with it comes peak travel season. In the event you are hosting friends and family and preparing your own home for overnight visitors, a few thoughtful touches can make a guest room feel welcoming and complete. Here are five essentials every guest bedroom should have. A Nightstand A nightstand may seem […]
Why Books Are Not Going Out of Style
In the age of technology, it is very common for many people to go weeks or even months without opening a physical book. We can now read on our phones, computers, and tablets. Many people have also transitioned to audiobooks and podcasts, allowing them to consume information while commuting, exercising, or doing household chores. Despite […]
Style Open Shelving Without It Looking Messy
Open shelving is a great way to display the things that you value. Photos of family and friends, souvenirs from trips you have taken, meaningful gifts, and the objects that tell the story of your home and life. Open shelves can also hold practical items like books, candles, baskets, and decorative accessories. The challenge is […]
Understanding Lighting: Why Direction and Temperature Matter More Than Fixtures
Lighting design is often reduced to style. What a fixture looks like, whether it feels modern or traditional, and how it fits in with a space. But the more important thing to consider is how light behaves in a room. Two of the most fundamental principles in lighting design are direction and color temperature. Together, […]
How to Create a Cohesive Color Palette for Your Home
A cohesive home does not mean every room looks the same. It means the spaces relate to one another and that each room feels like part of the same family. Even if there are slight shifts in mood from space to space. One of the easiest ways to create that sense of continuity is by […]
The Dining Room in Summer: A Room Worth Reclaiming
Often, in summer, outdoor entertaining takes center stage and the formal dining room is abandoned. Here is the case for keeping it alive through the warmer months. In most homes, the formal dining room is reserved for holidays and hosting. Summer is the season when this room is forgotten; however, the dining room deserves to […]
How to Make a Bed Look Like a Hotel Bed Without Buying All New Bedding
Making your bed every morning is one of the simplest habits that can make a home feel more peaceful and put together. It only takes a few minutes, but it instantly changes the feel of a room. An unmade bed can make an entire room feel cluttered and unfinished, while a made bed creates a […]
How to Create a Functional Entryway in Any Size Space
An entryway does not need to be large to be functional. It simply needs to be intentional and clear in purpose. The entryway is the first and last space you pass through each day. This is where you take one final glance in the mirror before stepping into the world. It is also where everyone […]