Second Eye Home Design

You know something needs to change. You’re just not sure what. (Or how).

That’s where I come in. Think of me as your design & clarity consultant. I’ll help you analyze your space, define your style and set you on the right path toward creating a space you’ll love to call home.

How it works

I aim to keep the process as straightforward as possible. I know what it’s like to have a head full of Pinterest dreams, endless paint swatches, and a historic home that wasn’t exactly designed for modern life. My job is to help you sort through it all, get clear on what you actually want, and give you a practical way forward. Here’s how we’ll do it.

01. Pre-Consult

Before we meet, you’ll fill out a questionnaire about your home, what’s working (and what isn’t), your style, budget, priorities, and all the ideas you’ve been kicking around. Photos, Pinterest boards and half-baked thoughts are all welcome.

02. Consult

I’ll come to your home and we’ll talk through the space together. I’ll ask questions, take notes, take photos, learn what you like and don’t like, and help you think through everything—whether we land on a simple refresh or a bigger project. Virtual consults available by request.

03. Post-Consult

After our visit, I’ll pull together personalized recommendations for your space, including ideas to consider, paint and finish direction, places to shop and source, and the types of pros you may need to bring your a more involved project to life.

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We’re a good fit if—

  • I’ll help you think through furniture placement, storage, flow, and the little things that make a space easier (and prettier) to live in.

  • We’ll figure out what to keep, what to change, and where your money will make the biggest difference.

  • Paint colors, furniture, lighting, hardware, finishes, decor and all those decisions that get overwhelming fast—but can make a huge impact.

  • I can help you understand what kind of contractor or tradesperson your project actually needs, with access to my personal list of local pros I’ve worked with.

  • We can talk through what you want to change, what might be possible without one, and what to consider before you go big.

Investment

  • Includes pre-consultation prep, a 90-minute in-home consultation + your personalized game plan and Sourcebook.

    Before we meet, you’ll fill me in on your home, budget, priorities, inspiration, and everything you’ve been considering through a detailed questionnaire. I’ll review it all ahead of time so we can make the most of our 90 minutes together.

    After our visit, I’ll pull everything together into a personalized, visual-centric game plan with recommendations and next steps, plus the Second Eye Sourcebook: my growing collection of design principles, trusted materials and sources, favorite local shops and makers, book recommendations, local pros, and more. It’s yours to keep and come back to long after our consultation.

  • Want help finding the right pieces, too? I’ll curate furniture, lighting, decor, paint colors, and other finishing touches for your space, with shoppable recommendations tailored to your style and budget.

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Hi! I’m Ali.

I’m not an interior designer. I’m just someone who really loves homes.

Over the years, I’ve had a lot of fun making two homes (soon to be three) my own. My favorite part has always been the figuring-it-out stage: walking into a space, seeing what it could be, and finding thoughtful ways to make it work better for the people who actually live there.

Somewhere along the way, friends and family started asking for my opinion. What would you do with this kitchen? What color would you paint this? Can you come over and look at this room? Eventually, a few people started asking if I’d just decorate or design their whole house.

So, I’m finally saying — heck yeah, I can!

Second Eye is my way of offering what I’ve naturally been doing for years: bringing a fresh set of eyes and thoughtful ideas to help you see the possibilities right inside your own home.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Think of me as your aesthetic sounding board and second set of eyes. I can help you think through how a space could look, feel, and function better, from paint colors and finishes to furniture, decor, and ideas for a future renovation. I’m here to help you get clear on the vision and what to do next.

  • I can take basic measurements when needed to help source furniture, rugs, lighting, or other pieces, but I don’t provide floor plans, technical drawings, construction documents, or measurements for fabrication or installation. Anything construction-related should always be measured and confirmed by the professional doing the work.

  • Absolutely. I can recommend paint colors, fabrics, finishes, materials, and other aesthetic details, and can help order samples so you can see them in your own space before committing. For larger projects, I can also help you narrow down the many decisions you’ll eventually make with your contractor or tradespeople.

  • No. Second Eye is a design consulting service, not a contractor or full-service interior design firm. I don’t perform or manage construction, installation, electrical, plumbing, structural work, or other trades. I can help you develop a clear direction, think through the questions you should be asking, and identify the types of professionals you’ll need to bring it to life.

  • Yes! If you’re looking for help across multiple rooms or want to think through your home as a whole, we can talk through it all at our first consultation. Larger projects are scoped and priced individually based on how much ground you’d like to cover.