Interior Design is an Act of Self-Respect
- Astrid Iglesias
- May 16
- 2 min read
Creating a home that honors your taste, your needs, and your rhythm of life.
Utah-based interior designer, Utah interior design, timeless design, personalized spaces, distance design, home storytelling, design longevity, Salt Lake City interior designer, Utah Design Studio.
There’s a quiet but powerful shift that happens when you stop designing for what your space should be and start designing for what truly supports you.
I've been thinking a lot about how much of design has been tied to consumption. The next throw pillow. The next seasonal trend. The perfect coffee table that keeps showing up in your feed.
But what if design wasn’t about more?
What if it was about enough?
Enough comfort.Enough flow.Enough beauty that feels like home to you—not to everyone else.
To me, design is an act of self-respect. It’s about saying: I matter enough to create a space that reflects my life. It’s not performative. It’s personal.
When we choose materials that last, layouts that support our routines, and colors that calm or energize us—depending on what we need—we’re giving ourselves something deeper than style. We’re giving ourselves care.

Intentional spaces don’t need to be full. They need to be aligned.And that kind of alignment doesn’t come from a trend report. It comes from you.
So here’s your permission to design slowly. To choose with intention. To care about the little things that make you feel more at home in your life.
You deserve that.
This kind of personalized interior design focuses less on perfection and more on alignment. The goal is to support your habits, your schedule, and your sense of calm. And let’s be honest—that’s more powerful than anything trending on Instagram.
What Self-Respect Looks Like in Interior Design
Here’s what it sounds like when someone is ready to design with intention:
“I want my space to reflect me, not just what I see online.”
“I’m tired of buying things that don’t last or don’t feel right.”
“I need help creating a home that supports how I actually live.”
That’s exactly where I come in. As the owner of Alkemi Interiors, I specialize in story-driven interiors that reflect who you are. Whether you’re local to Utah or reaching out for one of our distance design packages, I help you create a home that feels grounded, beautiful, and personal.
We look at how you live—your routines, your rhythms, your story—and design from there. This process creates spaces that are not only beautiful, but also truly yours.

Alkemi Interiors offers a range of services including:
Full-service interior design for Utah homes and businesses
Airbnb and short-term rental design to create spaces that stand out
Distance design packages based on your space, needs, and lifestyle
Concept-driven interiors for hotels, bars, and restaurants.
Let’s create a space that feels like you—not like everyone else.
📍 Based in Utah | Serving clients virtually across the US Visit alkemiinteriors.com to explore our services or book a consultation.
If you’re ready to start shaping a home that truly supports you—I’d be honored to be part of that journey. [Inquire Here] | [Schedule your complimentary 15-min Vision Alignment Call]
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