What if you happen to might textual content a pal who simply will get dwelling design—who is aware of the distinction between a globe pendant and a drum shade, or what shade temperature works finest in a hallway? Meet Schoolhouse Switchboard, your new go-to useful resource for all issues lighting, design, renovation, and DIY.
Impressed by Food52’s long-running neighborhood hotline—the place dwelling cooks can drop a query 24/7 (and even depart a voicemail!)—we’re bringing that very same real-time, personalised recommendation to the world of dwelling design. This time, it’s all occurring over at our sister model, Schoolhouse, and as an alternative of cooking questions, we’re right here in your lighting structure conundrums, rug-sizing woes, paint debates, and extra.
No telephone line this time—however your direct line to assist remains to be huge open. DM us at @shswitchboard or electronic mail [email protected]. Whether or not you’re deep in a DIY or simply questioning which fixture finishes pair effectively with warm-toned wooden, we’ve obtained you.
So, who’s answering your questions?
Meet the Hotline Specialists:
Jordan Andrew, Resident Hotline Professional
Jordan has been a inventive spirit from the very starting—designing outfits in coloring books at age three and reinventing her bed room by twelve. In school, she adopted her ardour for artwork and design, exploring profession paths that allowed her to show creativity right into a lifestyle. After years of hands-on expertise in residential transforming, she launched A Artistic Method—an organization devoted to serving to individuals unlock their very own inventive imaginative and prescient, whether or not of their dwelling, wardrobe, or model.
Her love of content material creation and neighborhood constructing finally led her to Schoolhouse, the place she’s now the face (and voice!) of the Switchboard. She’s right here to make dwelling design really feel accessible, inspiring, and—most significantly—enjoyable.
You will largely be listening to from Jordan, however there’s different specialists on-call together with Chelsea Harris.
Because the lead copywriter at Schoolhouse, Chelsea’s at all times in dialog with designers, craftspeople, and makers, and he or she’s excited to convey these concepts straight to your inbox and Instagram feed.
In her personal phrases:
“I’ve at all times had a gentle spot for DIY—in all probability as a result of I grew up watching my dad construct our home from the bottom up (sure, actually). Now I’m deep in my very own renovation journey, bringing my 1928 fixer-upper again to life and studying all the things as I am going. I’ve tiled the bathe, gutted the kitchen, constructed customized built-ins—you identify it. I like the large, messy tasks simply as a lot as the fast, satisfying ones, like refreshing a classic piece or color-drenching a room. For me, it’s all about making an area really feel private, playful, and completely you (and what higher means to try this than by doing it your self).”
And it’s not simply Chelsea and Jordan behind the Switchboard. You’ll hear from people throughout the Schoolhouse crew—product designers, stylists, model creatives—who reside and breathe all issues dwelling. From wallpaper to furnishings, bedding to bulbs, we’ve obtained in-house specialists able to weigh in and share concepts. Plus, we’ll be tapping into our wider community of inside designers and makers to assist reply your greatest dwelling questions.
How one can Ask a Query:
Direct message us anytime at @shswitchboard
Electronic mail us at [email protected]
We’ll be sharing solutions weekly on Instagram, so comply with alongside—you may simply see your query featured.
Whether or not you’re in the course of a undertaking or simply dreaming up the subsequent one, the Switchboard is right here to assist.
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