If you haven’t experienced The House of Figs blog, then you need to take a moment and do so. You won’t be disappointed. Bethany Dufilho has a beautiful eye for design, which is really showcased on her Instagram. Get ready to feel inspired!
Find out a little more about Bethany and discover what she’s all about.
1. What inspired you to become a designer? What has your journey been like?
I was inspired to become a designer after my oldest child was born and I became a stay-at-home mom in 2008. While decorating his nursery, I just had so much fun getting creative. I thought, Why can’t I be this creative in the rest of my house? I started reading design blogs and realized I didn’t need specialized training or a degree in design to make my home how I wanted it. I just needed to take some risks, paint some wall, and experiment a little. So that’s what I started doing and I was hooked! Our first home became like design school for me. I can’t tell you how many times I painted and repainted, how many times I rearranged furniture, and how many nail holes I put in the walls. It really was the training ground for me to discover my style and learn things like scale, contrast, and how to plan a room from start to finish. During that time, I had a few friends and family members reach out to me and ask for help with projects in their own homes. My business grew from there!
2. How would you describe your design aesthetic?
I work with clients with all different types of homes, but my favorite is really a modern farmhouse look. For example, I just love when something really old, like a rough wooden farmhouse table, is paired with a really modern stark white chair. Can’t get enough of it!
3. What was your favorite project(s)? Why?
My favorite project was for a dear friend and client and I call it the “Montgomery House” on my blog. It was a custom home that I helped design from start to finish, so that was really fun. It has a farmhouse aesthetic with lots of craftsman detailing – a new home but with lots of old home charm. The homeowners really trusted me, which I think is so important when working with a designer.
4. What’s your favorite trend right now?
I don’t know if you’d call it a trend, but I love to decorate with books! I love to read so I enjoy having books around my own home and I feel like they bring so much life and color to a room. I hate for things to be overly matchy and books are like their own little works of art that don’t have to fit in with a color scheme.
