Meet Missy
Hi, I’m Missy, and I believe decorating a home isn’t about following trends…it’s about composition and courage! Courage to embrace yourself!
After more than 35 years as a music teacher, I now teach a symphonic approach to home design. I help you compose rooms filled with color, harmony, and joy using the very same principles I spent decades teaching in the choir room.
That’s the heart of Sonata Home Design.
In music, a sonata is built with intention. There’s structure, contrast, emotion, and flow. Homes work the same way.
My Signature Method:
The Sonata Framework™
Through years of teaching, decorating, experimenting, and yes, making mistakes, I developed what I now call The Sonata Framework™. It’s my proprietary framework for using color with confidence and clarity.
Here’s how it works:
- Establish the Harmony
Your foundational colors set the mood, just like the key of a piece of music. When the base is right, everything else falls into place. - Create the Rhythm
Repetition, balance, and movement guide the eye through a space. This is where patterns, finishes, and furnishings start to “talk” to each other. - Build the Crescendo
This is where color shines. Accent colors, layered textures, and moments of contrast add energy and emotion without overwhelming the room. - Choose the Soloist
Every room needs a star. A bold light fixture, a piece of art, a painted door. One element that steps forward and sings.
Through Sonata Home Design, I want to inspire you to embrace color with joyful courage and create a home that feels good to the soul. Let’s explore the world of design and DIY together!
Join the Sonata Home Design community on the blog and follow along on social media…Don’t miss a thing! I can’t wait to connect with you and be a part of your design journey!
So, grab a comfy chair, a cozy blanket, and a cup of your favorite beverage – you’ve officially landed in the heart of Sonata Home Design! Get ready to explore, discover, and maybe unleash a little color courage of your own.
Welcome to the party! Cheers!
CUE THE MUSIC…
To give you an idea of where to start (because a blog can have more hallways than a house of mirrors!), I’ve curated a list of my top blog posts, full of design, inspiration, DIY projects, and yummy recipes.
Top Decorating Posts:
How to Decorate a Kitchen Island: 23 Easy Styling Ideas
Easy Bathroom Countertop Ideas: Small Space Style
Glamorous Decorating Ideas for the Modern Home
Top DIY Posts:
The Best Way to Restore Outdoor Pathway Lights
How to Make an Easy Concrete Cement Bowl Planter
Top Recipe Posts:
How to Make Brown Jug Cheese Soup: Hearty Comfort Food
How to Make Symphony Brownies: Easy and Scrumptious!
Did you know?
Originally a brick-and-mortar store, Sonata Décor and Gifts opened in Lincoln’s historic University Place neighborhood.
During that time, I was asked to help accessorize and style the “Extreme Home Makeover” home and was a Nebraska Retailer of the Year nominee in the years 2007 and 2011. A thrilling moment for Sonata was being selected as a 2010 Retail Star for Creative Excellence by Home Accents Today magazine!
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