EP 391 | Holistic Interior Design: Creating Emotional Impact with Marie Cloud
What if great design went beyond how a space looks—and focused on how it feels?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by interior designer Marie Cloud to explore how holistic interior design can elevate your work and deepen client satisfaction. By engaging all five senses—sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste—you can create spaces that are not only beautiful, but emotionally impactful and memorable.
If you want to differentiate your design services and create experiences clients truly connect with, this episode will expand how you think about design.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How to use sight (color, light, texture) to create visual harmony and mood
- How sound influences the rhythm and experience of a home
- Why tactile materials enhance connection through touch
- How scent can shape emotion and reinforce a space’s purpose
- Why incorporating small indulgences creates a more immersive client experience
DESIGN INTERVENTION
Design with intention, not just for attention. This mindset shift has allowed me to create spaces that truly serve my clients’ needs and resonate on a deeper level, leading to more meaningful and lasting client relationships.
About Marie Cloud
Marie Cloud, visionary behind Indigo Pruitt Design Studio, is celebrated for “throwing the rule book out the window and dancing on it.” A 2023 Faces of Design honoree and recipient of Wayfair’s 2024 Innovative Design of the Year, Marie blends aesthetics with soul care. Her fresh, modern spaces, enriched by timeless elements and cultural influences, tell unique stories and foster environments that nourish. Featured in Good Housekeeping, HGTV, and AD Pro, she sets a new standard for transformative design.
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