<!DOCTYPE html><!-- Last Published: Thu Mar 12 2026 16:08:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) --><html data-wf-domain="www.pocketfullofdesign.com" data-wf-page="5ca4fc5cb1119c3e3212a063" data-wf-site="5ca4fc5cb1119c4c3012a062"><head><meta charset="utf-8"/><link href="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com" rel="preconnect" crossorigin="anonymous"/><title>Pocket full of Design</title><meta content="A blog by Charu Gureja on modern, affordable interior design tips and services in San Francisco Bay Area. From color consultation to full remodels. Free design consultation available." name="description"/><meta content="Pocket full of Design" property="og:title"/><meta content="A blog by Charu Gureja on modern, affordable interior design tips and services in San Francisco Bay Area. From color consultation to full remodels. 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Here you’ll find design inspiration, practical styling advice and a curated collection of my favorite finds. <br/><br/>Built on the belief that beautiful spaces should also be deeply functional, this blog focuses on timeless style and thoughtful solutions that help your home truly feel like home. <br/><br/>I share ideas drawn from real-life homes, everyday living, and years of design experience — with an emphasis on making intentional choices rather than chasing trends. Whether you’re planning a renovation, styling a room, or refreshing a small corner, you’ll find guidance that’s both creative and practical.<br/><br/>‍</p></div><div class="column w-col w-col-5"><div class="div-block-3"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogsection"><div class="container-5 w-container"><div class="collection-list-wrapper w-dyn-list"><div role="list" class="collection-list-3 w-dyn-items"><div role="listitem" class="collection-item-2 w-dyn-item"><div class="blogbox"><a href="/blog/the-art-of-color-in-interior-design-part-2" class="link-block w-inline-block"><h4 class="heading-5">The art of color in interior design (Part 2)</h4><div class="div-block-5"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/69cd54a952e35dad64412c33_feature%20image%201.jpg" loading="lazy" width="Auto" height="Auto" alt="" class="image-6"/></div><div class="text-block-5">Building on the foundations of color theory from Part 1, this post explores how to translate those principles into your home. From creating a cohesive palette to layering texture and tone, we’ll also cover what to avoid for a more considered, harmonious space.</div></a></div></div><div role="listitem" class="collection-item-2 w-dyn-item"><div class="blogbox"><a href="/blog/the-art-of-color-in-interior-design" class="link-block w-inline-block"><h4 class="heading-5">The art of color in interior design (Part 1)</h4><div class="div-block-5"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/69b2e46b49e0f3ce5e27f0ff_PFOD%20images%202026%20(14).png" loading="lazy" width="Auto" height="Auto" alt="" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 991px) 727.4140625px, 939.9375px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/69b2e46b49e0f3ce5e27f0ff_PFOD%20images%202026%20(14)-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/69b2e46b49e0f3ce5e27f0ff_PFOD%20images%202026%20(14)-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/69b2e46b49e0f3ce5e27f0ff_PFOD%20images%202026%20(14)-p-1080.png 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/69b2e46b49e0f3ce5e27f0ff_PFOD%20images%202026%20(14)-p-1600.png 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/69b2e46b49e0f3ce5e27f0ff_PFOD%20images%202026%20(14).png 1800w" class="image-6"/></div><div class="text-block-5">Color can completely transform the way a space feels. In this guide, I’m cutting through the noise to explain color theory, how different colors influence our mood, and how to build a harmonious color palette that works beautifully in your home. While this part focuses on understanding color, the next will focus on how to apply it within your home.</div></a></div></div><div role="listitem" class="collection-item-2 w-dyn-item"><div class="blogbox"><a href="/blog/flowers-that-last-a-meaningful-valentines-idea" class="link-block w-inline-block"><h4 class="heading-5">Flowers that last: A Valentine&#x27;s gift idea</h4><div class="div-block-5"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/698f5a4a61338f7e0a9fe7b8_PFOD%20images%202026%20(8).png" loading="lazy" width="Auto" height="Auto" alt="" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 991px) 727.4140625px, 939.9375px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/698f5a4a61338f7e0a9fe7b8_PFOD%20images%202026%20(8)-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/698f5a4a61338f7e0a9fe7b8_PFOD%20images%202026%20(8)-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/698f5a4a61338f7e0a9fe7b8_PFOD%20images%202026%20(8)-p-1080.png 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/698f5a4a61338f7e0a9fe7b8_PFOD%20images%202026%20(8)-p-1600.png 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ce086b624b02e183f4fc788/698f5a4a61338f7e0a9fe7b8_PFOD%20images%202026%20(8).png 1800w" class="image-6"/></div><div class="text-block-5">We design our homes to reflect who we are. Why not include the moments that shaped us? In a month centered around love, I can’t think of anything more meaningful than preserving the flowers from life’s biggest milestones — weddings, births, anniversaries, and even the quiet, tender goodbyes. Flowers of the Press doesn’t just preserve petals.They preserve stories.</div></a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="footer"><div class="container-3 w-container"><div class="social-logos"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PocketFullOfDesign/" target="_blank" class="link-block-2 w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ca4fc5cb1119c4c3012a062/5ce07be20b5f0b4e4721bf3a_f_logo_RGB-Blue_72.png" height="30" alt="" class="social"/></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pocket_full_of_design/" class="link-block-3 w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ca4fc5cb1119c4c3012a062/6907860f33c0d6287aa6a917_insta.png" height="30" sizes="30px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ca4fc5cb1119c4c3012a062/6907860f33c0d6287aa6a917_insta-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ca4fc5cb1119c4c3012a062/6907860f33c0d6287aa6a917_insta.png 512w" alt="" class="social"/></a><a href="#" class="link-block-4 w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ca4fc5cb1119c4c3012a062/61000f46676945aad1f47f6b_linkedin_small.png" height="30" alt="" class="social"/></a></div><div class="form-block w-form"><form id="wf-form-Subscribe" name="wf-form-Subscribe" data-name="Subscribe" method="get" class="form" data-wf-page-id="5ca4fc5cb1119c3e3212a063" data-wf-element-id="3db2b84b-9ebf-2795-29d1-5c4a9cbcccc0" data-turnstile-sitekey="0x4AAAAAAAQTptj2So4dx43e"><input class="text-field w-input" maxlength="256" name="email-2" data-name="Email 2" placeholder="Enter your email" type="email" id="email-2" required=""/><input type="submit" data-wait="Please wait..." class="button w-button" value="Subscribe"/></form><div class="w-form-done"><div>Thank you! 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