Buyers Are Buying Places
SOL Sunterra - Katy, Texas The new-home market had a soft 2026, but two kinds…
Lori DinkinsNovember 3, 2026
Dear Designer: Can You Help Us Prepare for Our 2027 Budget?
The simple answer is YES! At Mood, we work directly with property management teams and…
Lori DinkinsOctober 20, 2026
Six Years In: What We Learned by Saying Yes (and No)
Six years ago, I started a company in an industry I was still learning. I…
Lori DinkinsSeptember 29, 2026
The Third Place We’re Missing
Last weekend, I joined an online meditation led by someone sitting in Lisbon, Portugal. When…
Lori DinkinsAugust 13, 2026
I Know What a Tight Budget Actually Costs You
"The budget is tighter than ever. We need to adjust our plans." Before I founded…
Lori DinkinsJune 16, 2026
Chicago Gave Me Back My Thinking
There's a city that does something to me every time I travel there. The skyline…
Lori DinkinsMay 19, 2026
Your Refresh Budget Didn’t Shrink – Your Process Just Got More Expensive
Here's a conversation I've had more times than I can count. A property manager tells…
Lori DinkinsApril 21, 2026
Vendor Relationships Are Everything
In commercial interior design, your finished space is only as strong as the partners behind…
Lori DinkinsFebruary 24, 2026
Why I Built Mood Refresh
I didn’t build Mood Refresh because I wanted to replace interior designers. I built it…
Lori DinkinsFebruary 11, 2026
How Multifamily Interior Design Shapes Leasing, Experience, and Asset Value
Multifamily interior design has always been about more than “fluffy things”, as a client once…
Lori DinkinsJanuary 20, 2026