Erika Dale
School
Fashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising, Ithaca College
Expertise
Interior Design, Home Remodeling, Small Space Living
- Erika's interior design work was featured in print in a three page spread for Southern Living Magazine.
- She assisted in the re-design and furnishing of 32 unique bungalow suites for a resort on the California coastline.
- Her interior design tips, tricks, and expertise have been featured in many publications, such as Apartment Therapy, Dwell, Good Housekeeping, MyDomaine, and The EveryGirl.
Experience
Erika has been a working interior designer and remodel project manager for over a decade. While in design school, she started her own interior design blog and began contributing to various publications as a freelance design/lifestyle content writer, contributor, and copy editor. While her main area of focus over the past five years has been residential interior design and remodels, she is excited to once again bridge her love of practical interior design with design-related editorial content writing. In addition, Erika is a DIY hobbyist for her 113-year-old home and an old home devotee.
Education
Erika graduated from Ithaca College in 2009 with two degrees, a B.S. in television [roduction and a B.A. in drama. After switching her career path to interior design, she graduated summa cum laude from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in March of 2013 with an A.A. in interior design. She was a valedictorian candidate and received the Sally Sirkin Lewis Award for being an "outstanding interior design student who demonstrates exceptional creativity and innovation in approaching interior design projects" as judged by a panel of industry professionals.
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Stories By Erika Dale
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Wall-mounted faucets definitely look fancy, but do they come with unexpected downsides? Do your diligence before splurging on one of these installations.
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If you have a wooden swing set, it's crucial to stain and seal it often. Discover the best time of year to complete this task and why it's so important.
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To maintain your stone countertops. they sometimes need to be resealed. Find out a simple trick for determining whether or not resealing is necessary.
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If you have white quartz countertops, you may be worried about them yellowing over time. Find out if this can happen or if it shouldn't be a concern.
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Before renovating your kitchen or bathroom, it's crucial to determine how much your countertops should hang over the cabinets by measuring typical overhangs.
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If you're not sure how to store and display your vinyl records, consider using a bar cart. Here's why this furniture piece could be the ideal record stand.
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Once you've built your new wooden deck, it's important to wait a certain amount of time before sealing it. Discover how long to wait and why.
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If you don't have much space in your garden or yard but want to display potted plants, discover how to connect hanging planters together for a vertical display.
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If you hate your builder-grade sliding door but can't replace it because you're renting or don't have a large budget, use a grid kit to make it look custom.
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When designing mid-century homes on their HGTV show "Home Town," Erin and Ben Napier have revealed the best general color palette to choose for this style.
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If you've got an old trampoline that no longer gets used, don't let it go to waste. Instead, discover how to turn it into a useful item for your garden.
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While electrical panels are important, they're not the most aesthetic features. Discover a simple way to cover up these eyesores to improve your home's design.
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Instead of using a drop ceiling in your basement, discover the TikTok trick showcased by designer Shea McGee that will make your ceilings feel higher.
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To save money, many gardeners collect their seeds at the end of the growing season to plant next year. Find out how pantyhose could help you with this task.