This bedroom in Shamika’s parents’ home is where her sons sleep when visiting. It used to belong to Shamika’s sister and hadn’t been updated since her days of living at home. “It was frozen in her high school angst with gray walls, black trim, and a bed that was way too high for two young rambunctious boys,” Shamika says.

During the One Room Challenge, Shamika gave the bedroom a makeover suitable for her two young sons that made visits to their grandparents’ house even more special. 

Designer Shamika Lynch has the unique skill of translating what a client says into what they really mean. Case in point? This Jersey City kitchen renovation.

Editorial director of House Beautiful magazine, Joanna Saltz, asked creatives which overlooked colors they find irresistible right now—and hope to see used more often in the future. From deep purple to golden yellow, any of the colors ahead make excellent contenders for a home update. Just pick the one that suits your mood.

FInding sufficient storage in a small space can be difficult ; doing it with decorative finesse can be even trickier. That’s where Shamika Lynch…

Shamika has the ability to optimize spaces to maximize functionality, while still having a beautiful aesthetic.