Expertise
Interior Design,Color TheoryOccupation
- Interior Designer
- Writer
- Radio Host
Education
- Liberty University: Bachelor of Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising
Education
Sydney received her BS in Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising from Liberty University in 2015 with a minor in business.
Experience
Upon entering the design field, Sydney began working under professional designers in multiple firms and gained knowledge and in-field training over the course of four years before pursuing design in a freelance position. She developed experience in color, window treatments, new builds, renovations, flooring and tile, paint and wallpaper application, furniture selection, and staging.
Expertise
Sydney has a specialized skill set in color theory for design from studying under color specialists with a combined 40 years of experience. This opportunity and experience has provided Sydney with a unique understanding of color's role in design and home. She has assisted hundreds of clients in the color-selecting process for their homes, helping them understand how colors impact everything in the home - including the people. Sydney also has project-related experiences that aid in her ability to understand design needs with respect to smaller budgets, furthering her ability to maintain the motto that everyone deserves a beautiful space to live and thrive.
Writing History & Other Content
Prior to writing in home and design, Sydney managed a lifestyle blog with a focus on marriage, family, spiritual life, and practical encouragement for women.
Sydney also enjoys content creation in radio and has hosted an encouragement and relatability segment through a local station to inspire women of all ages over the airwaves.
Personal Life
Sydney grew up in a small town in Virginia before pursuing education and career. After moving a few times throughout her career, Sydney is now settled in the historical town of Bedford, Virginia with her husband and daughter.
Additional Interests
Alongside design expertise, Sydney is also passionate about other aspects of the home - hosting, organizing, holiday decorating, and baking. She enjoys reading and journaling. She also enjoys entertainment from the theater arts. In her free time, you'll find Sydney chatting with friends over coffee or taking walks with her family. Sydney enjoys serving as a teacher in her church as well as volunteering to serve and counsel struggling moms in her community. Sydney likes to pursue knowledge by studying history, theology, design, and nutrition.