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
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
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
January Is the Smartest Month to Plan Outdoor Amenity Upgrades (Yes, Even If it’s Cold!)
January doesn’t feel like outdoor season. Pools are covered, courtyards are quiet, and most teams…
Lori DinkinsJanuary 13, 2026
What This Year Made Clear About the Business of Design
Over the past year, the same conversations kept coming up across projects, calls, and proposals.…
Lori DinkinsDecember 23, 2025
The Future of Procurement: Why Execution Is Becoming the Real Differentiator
Every team has lived some version of this moment: the design is beautiful, the approvals…
Lori DinkinsDecember 2, 2025
Inside Procurement: The Systems That Protect Your Project
The moment a client signs off on a design, the energy on our team shifts.…
Lori DinkinsNovember 25, 2025
Why Procurement Matters More Than Ever in FF&E Projects
Great design is only the beginning. In today’s FF&E landscape - where lead times shift…
Lori DinkinsNovember 18, 2025