Step inside a serene beachfront condo in Naples, Florida, where New York–based designer Joanna Darling has crafted a sophisticated coastal retreat using natural materials, layered textures, and seamless architectural details.

This incredible renovated kitchen features a stone backspash, light blue cabinets, a Waterstone faucet, Thermadore Appliances and Cambria counters. With all the fancy features, it’s no wonder these doodles love their new digs.

As an interior design photographer, I am photographing luxury home in South Florida, Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. It’s easy to get distracted with the beautiful details. In order to keep my ‘visual thoughts’ organized, I have a specific process I follow on every shoot. I share my process here from start to finish as well as broader thoughts on the photography for the interior design industry.

In the realm of interior design, the essence of a space often speaks louder than the sum of its parts. This essence, the soul of a room, is what architectural photography aims to capture and convey. For interior designers, understanding and harnessing this form of photography is not just about documenting a space; it's about storytelling, about showcasing a room's character, ambiance, and the emotions it evokes.

Pairing deep crimson with white walls and cream molding creates a beautiful space in this DC renovation by Barley & Barley.

A bright white kitchen has a dark blue island with waterfall edges, modern black and gold drum fixtures and rustic bar stools. A second blue island sits in the center of the work space and offers plenty of countertops for a family of six to be together in the kitchen.

The homeowners of this new build employ the design experience of Bummer Lamb Interiors to create a cohesive and comfortable main level.

A military family finally finds their forever home on the water in Florida. After many years of school, training and deployments, a family of five enjoys being together in their dream home.