

Weaving Hospitality into Full Service Design
Ready to host the gathering of the year, but you're not sure how to make your overnight guests comfortable? Read on to find out how MOTIV Interiors uses elements of hospitality in design to make you and your guests feel at home.

Bringing Hospitality Home with Full Service Design
We’re providing our top tips for hosting guests in your home! Read on to find out how to make your guest’s stay memorable.

Becoming the Host with the Most
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed hosting guests at your home?
At MOTIV Interiors, we integrate hospitality into all elements of design so that you and your loved ones can focus on togetherness and making lasting memories.

Stress-free Interior Design for Your New Home in Nashville
Are you feeling stressed about building, buying, or renovating in Nashville? Here's how our process can help you bring your vision to life without the stress.

How an Interior Designer Can Help You Build a Healthy Home
If you're not thriving in your home and are ready to shift gears, get ready to learn about all the ways an interior designer can maximize your family's health through mindful design.

MOTIV Interiors’ Three Principles of Feng Shui — Part 3 of 3 — Harmony
The third pricinple of feng shui is harmony, and this is achieved when each of the five elements (fire, earth, metal, water, and wood) are present in a room.

MOTIV Interiors’ Three Principles of Feng Shui — Part 2 of 3 — Balance
Balance is key to the practice of feng shui. Balance refers to achieving equilibrium between yin and yang energies; in interior design, this can be expressed through light and dark spaces, active vs. restorative spaces, and a mixture of sinuous and straight lines throughout your home's aesthetic.

MOTIV Interiors’ Three Principles of Feng Shui — Part 1 of 3 — FLOW
At MOTIV Interiors, we love creating harmonious spaces that center around the practice of feng shui. In part 1 of our 3 part series on feng shui, we discuss the principle of flow and its impact in feng shui aligned spaces.



Hand Renderings — Creating a Living Piece of Art
We find that hand drawings connect us with our ultimate goal of designing a space as a living piece of art. They convey the artistry in our design, giving you an idea of how your space will transform into a functional, healthy, and sensual art piece of its own.

From Vision to Reality — Custom Casework
Design is a transformative process and begins with your vision. Here's an example of how our process works, featuring our approach to custom casework.

Custom Upholstery — Combining Comfort and Charm
Upholstery is an integral element in crafting an environment that is beautiful, functional, and purposed just for you.

Layered Lighting — Tips for Lighting Small Spaces
One of the most foundational design elements is creating a layered lighting concept. We’ve broken this often intimidating task down into three easy steps for you.

Light Control — An Essential for a Healthy & Happy Home
At MOTIV Interiors, we are always focused on including natural and sustainable elements in design. The importance and benefits of natural light are often overlooked and underestimated.

Hosting for the Holidays - Our Guide to Preparing for Guests
With the holiday season fast approaching, we've put together a guide on how to best prepare for hosting guests in your home.

Home Storage Solutions
Support with storage is the number one request from clients — and it can be a moving target as your life evolves. Reaching a state of storage serenity is an essential step toward designing a beautiful, healthy, and functional living space.

Water Element and Your Home Design
One of the key elements of feng shui is using the five elements to create harmony in your space. While each of the five elements of feng shui are important, they each play a key role in the vibe of your home.

Holiday Decorating for the Sustainable Home
We’ve curated our top tips for holiday decorating for a sustainable home.

Our Favorite Sustainable Kitchen Trends
You are what you eat—are you paying attention to where you cook your food? Sustainability is a key focus of every design at MOTIV, and we are sharing our favorite sustainable kitchen design trends to keep in mind when creating a healthy space for you and the environment.