Home for the Holidays with Megan Hart

Megan Hart, founder and designer of Hart Interiors, is an interior design fanatic turned business owner offering virtual & in-person design services to clients worldwide. When decorating for the holidays, Megan draws from her design expertise and unique style to create a cozy, yet clutter-free, home. From how she finds inspiration, to treasured family traditions and her favorite pieces from Shoppe Amber Interiors’ Holiday Collection, Megan takes us through her checklist for the coziest home for the holidays. Shop Megan’s picks here or read through our conversation to glean some décor tips and tricks for the holiday season.

Without further ado, take a seat with Megan Hart…

a conversation with Megan…

1 Let’s start from the beginning! Tell us a little about your journey that led you to where you are now.

I’ve always had a love for all things interior design, but I never thought I could pursue it as a career. I remember being a child and taking things that were in our home to bring into my room to decorate. When we purchased our first home, I was really able to unleash my creativity and with that came the opportunity to take my passion for design and turn it into something bigger.

2 Overall, how would you describe your design ethos?

I would say my design ethos focuses on timelessness. I strive for designs that withstand the test of time and do not quickly become outdated.

3 Where do you find inspiration when decorating, specifically for the holiday season?

When decorating for Christmas, I tend to look to the classic old world vibes, rich burgundies, deep greens, earth tones to bring it all together.

4 When decorating your tree, what’s your mantra? Do you lean more towards the sentimental or design-forward side?

When decorating the tree, I tend to keep things more design focused to match the flow of our home. However, I do love to sprinkle in some ornaments that have special meaning to my family. I believe it’s all about balance.

5 Creating a cozy and festive home without it feeling too cluttered is an art form! Talk to us about a few ways you find that balance.

By removing pieces from the space, I’m able to ensure our home doesn’t feel too busy during the holidays. If we have a faux tree or lots of greenery, I take those out. Less is more!

6 What are two holiday traditions in your family that you look forward to every year?

Every year, my family takes the time to decorate the tree together. On Christmas Eve, I give my kids new pajamas and we read a book in anticipation of the big day. It really is so magical.