We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Brittany Lyons. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Brittany below.

Brittany, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

During the pandemic, I had a client who was going through a transitional period and was about to be living alone for the first time in her life. She hired a contractor to remodel her house for this new chapter. Rather than listen, the contractor did most of the talking and explained what the client wanted, not being feasible or affordable for her. Fast forward six months and the contractor had only completed 50% of the work and left my client’s home in chaos.

At this point, she reached out to me for my services. By this time, it was August and the holidays were fastly approaching. My client wanted more than anything to have her children visit for Thanksgiving. With the way things had gone, this seemed impossible and she was in shock. The contractor kept promising her he would finish, but offered very little transparency. He kept blaming the supply chain and backorders without offering any solutions or workarounds. Even when I arrived, the floors were still tarped off, the walls were completely unfinished, and she hadn’t been able to use her primary bathroom for six months!

My client was more than ready for a change and I immediately got to work. She wanted pink cabinets in the laundry room. She got them. She wanted warmer colors throughout the house. Done. I took the time to not only talk, but I really listened to her and found out she suffered from chronic migraines. We outfitted her home with soft mood lighting and window treatments that could block out light on the days when she needed it.

By mid-November, her entire home renovation was complete with everything (including the pink cabinets) working cohesively. The space not only reflected the person that she was, but also softened the trauma of her migraines. Her home is now a tremendous source of pride and she is able to enjoy it with her family. This is why I do it. All of the hard work, pivoting, coordinating with trades, this makes it all worth it. I love the transformation aspect of design. It not only changes the space we live in, but it changes us, as homeowners (even down to the molecular level) for the better.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is Brittany Lyons, and I own and manage an interior design firm in Dallas, TX, where I focus on helping clients experience self-care through peaceful and functional design. Through this process I am able to help clients not only transform their homes, but themselves through the power of great design.

My portfolio includes redesigns, renovations, remodels and new construction homes within the DFW area, and beyond, with my largest project to date being a $2M custom build. I have been a featured designer on Houzz and won best of Houzz service awards three consecutive years . I have lived in Dallas since 2016, and am a wife to my husband, Karlos.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of creating beautiful spaces is how it effects my clients once they are able to live in a more functional and aesthetically pleasing space. It helps them unwind better. It helps them sleep better. It helps them be better people all around.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

Two years ago, I had a project where the client and I did not work well together. It started out fine, even though there were red flags I ignored. It became increasingly more difficult, and eventually, I was extremely frustrated and always anxious when dealing with that person. It did not end well, and it was a hard (dare I say traumatic) situation to be in, but it taught me invaluable lessons. Immediately, I hired an attorney to update all of my contracts, I hired a business coach to help me document processes and procedures. I rebranded my website to attract a higher end clientele, and I have stood by these processes since then. If someone can’t go through the process, or they even vaguely remind me of my trial period, I decline the offer to work with them. And thankfully, not wavering from these procedures, I have not had a repeat client like that one from a couple years ago.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.brittanylyonsinteriors.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanylyonsinteriors_
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-lyons-19267911b/
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brittanylyonsinteriors1197
• Other: https://www.pinterest.com/brittanylyonsinteriors

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