Cozy Places · by Solar Sparrow · 2026-10-14
What five interiors experiments taught me in Lagos
Five attempts is a tiny sample, but I keep finding that a simple setup makes me more likely to follow through.
The first try disappointed me, the second went surprisingly well, and the third humbled me. What stuck: keeping the first step visible, removing one annoying decision, and giving the boring repeat some credit.
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Chinedu Adeyemi · 4 likes
Which project you've worked on are you proudest of?
Noura Alotaibi · 3 likes
What is a common myth or piece of popular advice in your field that you completely disagree with?
Marco Conti · 1 likes
if you were starting over today from zero, what would your first 30 days look like?
Ngozi Bello · 3 likes
When I'm drained, I don't only rest. I also cut low-value obligations and make room for something that brings me immediate joy.
Urban Panda · 0 likes
Early on, the hardest part was feeling like everyone else had it figured out while I was improvising. I started making tiny, imperfect changes every week instead of waiting for a masterpiece. That helped a lot.
An Pham · 1 likes
What was your biggest mistake that turned into an unexpected win?
Lina Al Harbi · 0 likes
What's surprised you that someone new to interiors might not expect?
Tanvir Rahman · 0 likes
Which tools or resources do you find indispensable?
Maya Williams · 0 likes
What advice do you have for someone wanting to transition into this field from a completely unrelated background?
Mara Fischer · 2 likes
Totally agree, especially for beginners