Author name: Lena Hartmann
Senior home stylist and features editor with a hands-on approach to making rooms feel purposeful and lived-in. Trained in interior styling and with years of experience designing compact, family-friendly spaces, she writes step-by-step makeovers, budget plans, and visual guides that readers can actually follow. Her pieces blend practical measurements and shopping tips with clear styling rules (what to keep, what to swap, and why). Off the page she’s happiest hunting for second-hand finds and testing small DIY projects until they’re foolproof. Learn more!