Interior design for people over 40? You better believe it. On this episode, Maryann chats with designer Elizabeth Becken, who specializes in helping midlife clients align their intimate surroundings with their vision for a spectacular second act. Elizabeth believes that midlife is a time of tremendous change, growth and opportunity, so your home should reflect the sexy-cool person you're becoming. Whether you're downsizing after an empty nest or relationship change, moving into a new place, or simply looking to refresh your home to reflect where you are now in life, there is so much fun to be had in the decorating! Join me and Elizabeth as we talk about:

• Why she loves designing for people traversing midlife
• The number-one reason her clients want to re-energize their personal space
• Interior design considerations that are exclusive to people in midlife
• The latest home trends that are taking the interior-design world by storm (separate bedrooms, anyone?)
• Some of the creative ways empty nesters are transforming basements, older kids' rooms and other family spaces
• The home-design features you will probably need less of as you get older—and the ones you may want to embrace
• Design elements to consider if you plan to live in your home forever
• How to dabble in color (even if you love neutrals) while still maintaining a soothing space
• What design trends may be going out of style—and you may want to be aware of, if you're thinking about selling your home
• Whether or not open floor plans and other long-running trends are here to stay

Plus, Elizabeth offers tips on how you can refresh your personal space on a budget, create flattering light in every room of the house (and who doesn't want that, right?), and how to make your bedroom your personal sanctuary.

Whip out your tape measure and a notepad, and get inspired to transform your personal space to reflect a bold new you! Full show notes available at Morebeautifulproject.com.