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Collected Home Reviews
Reviews of The Designer Home Formula, the decorating course from Collected Home
self-paced video lessons • 5,000+ students • 30-day guarantee
What students say
"This course was wildly helpful and empowered me to not only determine my style but also really nail down the vibe and feeling i want for my home!"
Sydney S. | July 14, 2026
"Have been super paralyzed by design choices since buying a spec house with no personality but now that I'm half way through your course I'm getting more excited and confident about my vision and next steps!"
Liz P. | May 23, 2026
"I work in the industry as a PM for a custom home general contractor, and found myself too often calling myself 'just sticks and bricks.' That felt like a bit of a cop out, and I am currently working on my own home. This is stretching me in new and creative ways. Thanks for putting the course together. Excited to share before and afters!"
Megan W. | May 20, 2026
"I have, for years, thought I 'wasn't good at interior design.' And my insecurity only grew when we started our family. Now, with two young kids, I am yearning to better define & refine my style, and this course helped me get started on that journey. I feel so empowered (and excited!) to continue learning! The best Mothers' Day I could have ever gifted myself."
Charity Y. | May 9, 2026
"I did the course and thought it was fantastic and packed with actionable info for the price. Highly recommend"
Kimberly G. | April 22, 2026
"This course really helped me to better understand my own style and how to have a formula to fall back on when I struggle with design decisions. I was surprised at how simple yet powerful some of the concepts were, especially the exercise on finding our muse and integrating different interior design styles. It's a great resource that will help you find clarity amidst the overwhelm!"
Ally T. | April 2, 2026
"Enjoyed this course! Loved watching it at my own pace and had some great takeaways. Excited to get started on my own home :)"
Claire K. | April 1, 2026
"This was totally worth it. It reminded me of the House of Colour style class if any of you have taken that. I'm just getting started on implementing the process, but I feel so much less overwhelmed now."
Kelly P. | March 4, 2026
"This course has been so helpful! Highly recommend!"
Dana P. | March 4, 2026
"I am still enjoying this course and especially appreciate learning the names and features of the different styles so that I can better recognize what I am drawn to when I am shopping. Thank you!"
Tamara M. | February 19, 2026
"The course helped so much as we prepare for major renovation on a recently purchased home! It's given me clarity on how to choose colors, pieces and finishes. Highly recommend!"
Shivani K. | February 4, 2026
"I am two weeks away from going to the design center to choose everything for our new build and I wanted to create a plan and figure out our style. With this program, I was able to identify our primary style, learn how to identify other styles to help narrow down choices, and how to combine styles in a way that works. I loved the assignments in the program. I learned so much but it was fun too! Now I feel a little more prepared and confident going into our appointment. Highly recommend!"
Patty S. | February 4, 2026
"Maggie makes the complexities of interior choices totally approachable and understandable! I highly recommend this course to anyone who needs a formula to put in place for making smart interior decisions - especially on purchases. I'll be signing up for more @collected__home courses for sure"
Camille C. | January 24, 2026
"This course has been great. I have always felt stuck on how to get started, and then felt immediately paralyzed when faced with too many decisions. I love that you broke down different styles and how to approach building a mood board. I'm very excited to finally make my house into the home I've always envisioned. And it also helps we have similar taste!"
Nan L. | January 13, 2026
"I just bought my first home and l've been so overwhelmed by choices and how to express my style in a way that works. This course has been SO helpful! Very easy to digest and lots of tangible guidance and assignments to apply the concepts. I'm not gonna lie I was skeptical to purchase an online course l found on Instagram but I'm so glad I went for it!"
Courtney G. | January 9, 2026
"Took the Designer Home Formula course and really enjoyed it. Straight to the point, not overwhelming, and full of smart, usable design tips."
Aanchal | January 7, 2026
"This course is broken down into short digestible parts that are helping me identify the decor style/s I love most and will implement into my home reno. Thank you!"
Sarah M. | January 4, 2026
"I found Maggie's course to be an excellent foundation for beginners. It gave me clear "filters" to run my decisions through, which made it much easier to make confident interior design choices in my own home. I especially appreciated how genuine her intentions and personal style felt throughout the course."
Adriana C. | January 3, 2026
"Lost our house, our very cool eclectic house, in a fire in March. Beginning rebuild and I want it pretty curated when we move in. I need a plan and not just to go by feel which is my usual method. This purchase let me put my vibes onto paper and make a plan. It took my intuition out of it (at the beginning) and told me what goes first and second and so forth. I feel more prepared and ready to search and destroy the acquisitions phase. Thank you!!"
@jenwined | December 15, 2025
"This for me was a WISE purchase! I understand what I love and have always felt comfortable arranging furnishings in my home. HOWEVER! There is something really satisfying about being that much more informed on any subject of great interest in one's life and purchasing The Designer Home Formula course has truly filled in areas of home design decorating I had no idea I would value as much as I've come to really appreciate and really value! Worth it!"
@holliwouldwear
"I LOVE this course so much! I really had no idea how to begin, and this course was a perfect starting point. I learned so much about my style and how to make that work in my space! Highly recommend this course!"
@azureus
"Loved this mini course. The short, easily digested format made it feel totally doable, and I especially appreciated how clearly it broke down how to balance different design styles in a way that actually looks cohesive. It really helped me move away from a "catalogue" look and feel more confident bringing in soulful, personality-filled pieces. Such a helpful way to simplify the overwhelm of interior design styles."
Emi C.
"The depth of this formula is really helping me transform my outlook on making decisions for my space. Allowing me to develop the confidence to combine my styles with ease and structure. I felt overwhelmed when making decisions and stuck with unfinished rooms or rooms that weren't polished in the end. This course and the extras I've gotten are truly helping me understand curate the home l always wanted."
Jewels B.
"I just finished the Designer Home Formula Course and I am so excited to create my dream home. Just learning about all of the design styles was a great place to start. I learned that I appreciate Hollywood regency and my husband loves Old World and Industrial styles. These styles are very different. However, I learned that through the use of mood boards, I can take inspiration from each style to create a space that we both love."
Kristen N.
"The Collected Home was a great little course. I've bought interior design courses from some of the big course platforms... and this was by far better. It really helped me streamline my vision. The clarity around styles was priceless and the most helpful but for me."
Hayley J.
"Seriously can't say enough good things about the course! I find myself turning to old habits of "oh this is pretty", "oh that's fun what they did in their house, maybe I should too but then I look back at my notes or rewatch some of the videos and it brings me back on track! I was seriously stressing about painting my daughter's room recently because I felt like 'do the base first and then put all the things in', but then I watched one of the lessons where you talk about putting the big anchor pieces/furniture in first; then paint! Lightbulb! It's taken such pressure off finding the right color; it'll be much easier to read the swatches once everything else is in the room first! My overwhelm is fading, thank you SO much for that! :)"
Kerbi F.
"I've been in the midst of a multi year home renovation and this course gave me the extra push of clarity and confidence in making design decisions without feeling overwhelmed! I especially loved how it gave me systems and strategies to approach projects and has already helped me collect all my notes and ideas in one place!"
Audrey D.
"After completing this course, I was finally able to complete a room that had me stuck for months! Definitely worth it!"
Kaylyn F. | July 8, 2026
"Super helpful course! Getting concrete information from Maggie helped create more space in my brain for my own creative thinking and decision making!"
Kristen M. | May 21, 2026
"I was worried this course was going to be someone baiting me for my money and offer little more than I could already figure out on my own. I definitely was thrilled to see how helpful it was and helped me turn my indecision and impulsivity into what feels like a cohesive plan. It's not a miracle worker but God was this woman helpful!"
Erica L. | May 10, 2026
"I absolutely LOVE this course. It started from square one and gave me a digestible education while also giving my overwhelmed brain some much needed direction. I constantly refer back to the lessons. Great for a confidence boost when making design and purchasing decisions. I've been a fan of Maggie's content for a while. Her curtain tips helped me tremendously when I first moved into my house. Thanks for making it make sense"
Ashley W. | April 28, 2026
"This course helped me to look more critically at the Pinterest inspo I was saving - particularly what the styles were that are consistent across the different photos. Not only was this additional learning helpful, but looking at my own rooms, thinking "hey, this isn't so out of control" and then considering how to balance with colour, trims, or accents rather than an overhaul will definitely save time, money, and sanity!"
@a_f_p_mello | April 8, 2026
"This course has been so valuable, I loved learning the styles and finding a language for my choices and how to make decisions. It's made everything much clearer and I'm excited about planning and making my plans come to life with more confidence."
Sarah D. | April 1, 2026
"I really enjoyed this course. It contains the essential information and thought processes that any homeowner can learn and carry forward as they step into the world of home decor. Simplicity is key to the value of this information. It is presented in easily accepted chapters, and does not overwhelm. I found it inspirational."
Patricia S. | March 20, 2026
"I took this course and it really spoke to me. I think its beneficial to help you define your style and set a course of action that keeps you from wasting time and money. Bravo! happy to support this creator."
Jennifer O. | February 25, 2026
"Maggie's course helped me put words and a plan to my style. I've been aimlessly shopping big box retailers and filling my new apartment with items that didn't work well together. Before I went any further, I pushed the pause button on shopping and took the time to go through Maggie's course. Now I understand my style and won't make expensive mistakes. The course is well laid out and super clear."
Melissa R. | February 8, 2026
"This course was soooo ADHD friendly. Every module was super short which made it addictive and bit-sized. I found the 'homework' really insightful and easy to do - things like making a Pinterest board and choosing your ideal mix of style types. (I'm 50% Boho with a mix of Mid-Century Modern & Art Deco & Rustic to make up the rest). I was able to do this course in an afternoon and walk away with a mental picture of what MY style is and how to decide if a piece will or will not work with that, as well as what layers of the home to start on when designing a room."
Katie D. | January 20, 2026
"I bought this and binged it immediately!!! Love the clarity it's provided and am so excited to pull the rest of my house together cohesively. Highly recommend!"
Kelly D. | January 15, 2026
"I enjoyed the sessions, super quick and easy to digest. The courses gave me wonderful guidance on how to find your main style and mix other styles in. The project tracked gave me the ability to stay organized with items and budget for each room, and the mood board template was extremely easy to use! Loved the guidance on where to start in a room, that is often where I would get paralysis."
Nichole B. | January 14, 2026
"I am loving this! I just bought my first home and was feeling overwhelmed by my old belongings not fitting well into the new home. This course is helping me understand my unique style, utilize pieces that I already have, how to create cohesion, and feel more grounded throughout the ongoing process of designing my home. Simple mindset changes leading to feeling more confident in my home!"
Kirsten S. | January 7, 2026
"I am so happy to have guidance and direction of this course. I was overwhelmed with choices and fatigued with all the decisions. I now have clarity and direction!"
Lauren B. | January 4, 2026
"We bought our forever family house in June, we've been wracking our brains with how to decorate and make this house more our home. We've been stuck and at an impasse with decorating and hitting decision fatigue. This course really helped us hone in on our collective vision, and allow us to put together a plan that feels meaningful to us and resonates with our family!"
Jennie C. | January 2, 2026
"I finally have the confidence to make real purchasing decisions for my home 😍 (it's only been 6 years since I moved in and still using a rolling rack as my nightstand) I have such a better understanding of my home style now (and bonus I actually already had a lot of the stuff I needed!) Thank you Maggie for this course! Money well spent!"
Gillian J. K. | December 31, 2025
"Your course has been so enjoyable to learn from and has given me so much clarity, which I think was what I was really missing. Thank you!!!"
Angela W. | December 22, 2025
"I love, love, love your course! I would recommend it to anyone. I have been DIY decorating for many years, and your thoughtfully presented education clears up so many questions. I have already saved money by not buying the wrong (expensive) lamps, and buying the perfect ones for a guest bedroom. I now know how to spot different design styles and how to stay on track choosing pieces that actually fit my home. Thanks so much for all you do!"
Sandy G. | December 15, 2025
"I went back and forth on buying this for months - so glad I finally did!"
@chesterandmarigold
"My best purchase of the year and such a steal! We are doing a whole home reno and I have been stuck in decision fatigue and overwhelm for years. Maggie makes it SO simple to get out of that rut with her formula. I finally feel like I've been able to pinpoint my design and complete projects that have sat undone since 2020! I recently finished up TWO mood boards for two of the trickiest rooms in my house, my kitchen and my daughter's room. With everything I learned in this course, it finally feels like 'our home.'"
Kerbi F.
"Can't say enough good things about this course!! I was totally lost on where to start with redecorating a couple of rooms in our house and this gave me a game plan and clarity on how to move forward. I also loved learning about my primary and secondary design styles - I've taken online quizzes before to this effect but never came out of them with the sense of clarity and understanding I have now. Thank you, Maggie!"
@padfootspads
"I discovered you from this post, followed right away, and signed up for your course! I'm so excited- my overwhelm and indecision are starting to fade and I feel like I've made progress, even if only mentally 😅 If that seems impulsive, it's not. I've been in this house for 10 years and you'd think we'd just moved in by how white and bare things are (that's the indecision)."
Kelsey
"This course is excellent and just exactly what I needed as I prepare to dive into a whole-house remodel. I can't thank you enough!"
April S.
"I just bought the designer home formula and wanted to say that i've been obsessing over how to furnish our new home on a relatively restricted budget (on account of, you know, the new home) and i feel so grateful to have found your resource. thank you so much"
Katie
"This course was so helpful and well-done. Incredible value for the price."
Sharon J.
"This is a great primer for folks wanting to build their confidence and skillset in identifying their personal home style and learning how to achieve the vision. An incredible value for the price!"
Katherine K.
"I am LOVING this course already!!! My biggest challenge is that we are completely renovating our home so it's basically a blank slate which sounds fun but is so exhausting! Decision fatigue and not knowing how to pin down exactly what I want in each room has been such a challenge! I've always heard "buy what you love" but then I just end up with a massive amount of stuff that I'm not sure "goes together" or really is contributing to the overall feel I want in my home. I just finished the lessons on design styles and it was SO helpful. I've heard of all these styles before and even the elements in them. I've always thought I liked a little bit of a lot of them - ha! - which may be true BUT I have never heard someone break down how to combine them in such a clear, concise, easy to understand way!! That lesson was seriously a lightbulb moment for me! I literally said out loud "this is the exact resource I've been looking for!" I'm just getting started on the course and cannot thank you enough for creating this!"
Kerbi F.
Questions people ask before buying
Is Collected Home legit?
Yes, Collected Home, LLC is a real business founded by interiors consultant, Maggie Wilkerson, who is based in Asheville, NC, USA and Mérida, MX. Collected Home provides home decorating consulting and education resources, including The Designer Home Formula course. Maggie's work has been covered by Country Living and Apartment Therapy. You can find Maggie on Instagram and reach a real human at hello@collectedhome.co.
Is The Designer Home Formula legit?
Yes. The Designer Home Formula is a self-paced mini-course with over 5,000 people enrolled. It was created by Maggie Wilkerson, interiors consultant and founder of Collected Home. The course comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If it isn't what you expected, you can email hello@collectedhome.co
Who is Maggie Wilkerson?
Maggie Wilkerson is an interiors consultant and the founder of Collected Home, based in Asheville, NC and Mérida, Mexico. She came to interiors from a background of art, graphic design, and product development. Maggie has helped over 5,000 people learn to decorate their homes through her consulting services and courses. She's been featured in Country Living and Apartment Therapy. You can find Maggie on Instagram and reach her at maggie@collectedhome.co.
How long does The Designer Home Formula course take?
Some people binge the whole course in an afternoon, while others take their time with the modules and activities. The videos are deliberately short and succinct, and reviewers regularly mention how they appreciate the TikTok-length lessons.
Is The Designer Home Formula course for beginners or experienced decorators?
The course was designed as a foundational resource. It is beneficial for beginners who have never decorated before as well as intermediate people who struggle with creating cohesion.
Will The Designer Home Formula help me with my renovation?
While the course was not designed as a renovation resource, many students have reported that the course helped them immensely as they prepare to renovate. Specifically, the foundation built with the course helps students figure out what they actually want and make confident renovation decisions.
What's the refund policy?
The Designer Home Formula course is covered by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason, you can email hello@collectedhome.co within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund. All other products are final sale and you can read more about the refund policy here.
How is this different from a virtual consultation?
The course teaches you a method so you can plan your own space and make your own decorating decisions with confidence. In a virtual consultation, Maggie gives you personalized advice about your specific rooms. Consultations are booked and priced separately.
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