Featured in Spruce MagazineDesign is in the details: Why Furniture & Décor Belong in the Conversation Early
Fall 2026 | Pages 50–51
Tracy Fortin, principal designer at Flawless Interiors, was recently featured in the Fall 2026 issue of Spruce Magazine, sharing her perspective on why furniture and décor should be considered earlier in the design and renovation process — rather than left until the very end.
Read the feature in spruce magazine (pages 50-51)
Furniture and décor are often treated as the final layer of a renovation or new build. But many of the decisions that make a room work beautifully — from proportions and circulation to lighting, window treatments and electrical placement — are influenced by the furnishings that will ultimately occupy the space.
At Flawless Interiors, we believe those decisions are best considered much earlier in the process. When furnishings, lighting, textiles and decorative elements are part of the conversation from the beginning, the architectural and decorative elements can be developed together rather than pieced together at the end.
The result is a home that feels cohesive, considered and personal, with every layer working together.
why we plan beyond the finishes
furniture
Furniture dimensions and placement can influence room proportions, circulation, clearances and how a space functions.
lighting
Knowing how the rooms will ultimately be furnished helps inform lighting locations, electrical planning and fixture selection.
window treatments
Furniture placement, window dimensions, ceiling details and drapery treatments are all more successful when considered together.
The Final Layers
Rugs, artwork, textiles, accessories and decorative elements bring the architecture and furnishings together and give the home its finished character.
read the full feature
furniture
about tracy fortin
With more than 18 years of residential and commercial interior design experience, Tracy Fortin brings together technical knowledge, construction experience and a strong understanding of how the individual layers of an interior work together. She is a certified colour expert, an NKBA-accredited Kitchen & Bath Designer and holds a Diploma in Residential Interiors.