Mia is a freelance bathroom designer and writer with over a decade of experience helping people rethink how their bathrooms work and feel. Drawing on expertise in space planning, cabinetry, storage, tile layouts, and fixture selection, she designs rooms where every inch earns its keep. Her guidance helps readers turn technically complex bath projects into calm, efficient spaces that are comfortable to live in and easy to maintain.
Why We Trust Mia
- Bathroom Design Specialist: Focuses on bathrooms, mastering everything from compact layouts and storage solutions to tile composition and coordinated hardware so spaces stay both practical and visually cohesive.
- Hands-On Project Experience: Has worked on large-scale residential and interior design projects with Carrier Johnson + Culture and later in a dedicated bath remodeling firm, building a strong understanding of how ideas move from drawings to finished spaces.
- Detail-Driven Communicator: Combines her design practice with writing, turning technical decisions into clear, actionable advice that helps homeowners choose materials, fixtures, and finishes with confidence.
Experience
After completing her design studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, Mia entered the field with Carrier Johnson + Culture, a San Diego–based architecture, design, and branding firm. There she supported teams on large residential and interior projects, deepening her skills in floor planning, client presentations, and coordinating details from concept through installation.
She then worked full-time for a bath remodeling firm, focusing on constraints such as plumbing, ventilation, waterproofing, and product lead times. Since founding her own business, Mia has collaborated with architects, designers, and builders to deliver bathrooms that balance durability, storage, and visual clarity—insights she translates into practical guidance for readers planning their own remodels.
Education
Mia studied interior architecture and design at the University of California, Los Angeles, in a CIDA-accredited graduate program that grounded her in technical standards and creative problem-solving. She continues to expand her expertise through workshops and courses led by architects and designers in the United States and Europe.