Interior Design for Healing: Gala & Carmeon Hamilton on Home, Loss, and Renewal

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Gala sits with interior designer Carmeon Hamilton to discuss her journey of loss, including the sudden death of her husband Marcus in 2021. Reflecting on the emotional and practical changes she made to her home, Carmeon shares how she honored her late husband while creating a space that supports her and her son’s new chapter. 

 

From tackling renovations with a blend of logic and emotion to embracing humor and directness in her grief journey, Carmeon's story offers valuable insights into how our living spaces can become sanctuaries of healing. Join us as we explore themes of resilience, intentionality, and the healing power of home design.

 

00:00 Warm Welcome and Reconnecting

00:32 Navigating Personal Loss and Home Design

02:29 Honoring Memories Through Home Projects

03:41 Embracing Change and Humor in Grief

08:29 Staying in the Family Home

16:25 Designing for Personal Joy and Healing

26:08 Designing a Pool: A Personal Journey

28:41 Healing and Grief: A Personal Reflection

36:11 Living with Intentionality and Levity

44:12 Interior Design Tips for Life Transitions

48:03 Embracing Loss as Part of Life

 

THANK YOU

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CONNECT WITH CARMEON

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmeonhamilton

Site: https://carmeonhamilton.com

 

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WORK WITH GALA

Residential Projects: http://galamagrinadesign.com/services/residential/

Commercial Projects: http://galamagrinadesign.com/services/commercial/

1:1 Beyond Spaces Consults: http://galamagrinadesign.com/services/holistic-design-consult/

 

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