I’m Ariel Magidson — interior designer, author of Your Space Made Simple, founder of Ariel Arts (@arielarts), and your cozy corner design bestie. I’ve worked with clients around the globe — from Fortune 500 headquarters to real-life apartments and tiny studios — and through it all, one truth always emerges:

✨ Our homes are a mirror of who we are — and who we’re becoming.

This podcast isn’t just about design tips (though you’ll get plenty of those). It’s about how your space holds your story — the messy, magical, healing parts — and how transforming your home can help you transform your life.

In each episode, we explore:

• The energetics of space — how your home affects your mood, nervous system, and habits

• Holistic design principles — blending intention, emotion, and functionality

• Client transformations and personal stories — because real homes > Pinterest-perfect ones

• Accessible tools and rituals — so you can create beauty on any budget

• And most importantly — your own inner voice

Whether you’re a design lover, a renter with a tiny budget, a creative soul in transition, or someone simply craving more meaning in your space — this podcast is for you.

💫 Episode 1: The Design Advice No One’s Talking About

In this first episode, I talk honestly about why I started this podcast — and what I felt was missing in the design world. From rearranging my childhood bedroom to designing global offices, going viral on TikTok, and writing a book, this episode lays the foundation.

I didn’t want to make another podcast about throw pillows or color trends. I wanted a space to talk about how your home can heal you.

🎧 Listen if you’ve ever thought:

• “My space doesn’t feel like me.”

• “I want to love my home, but I don’t know where to start.”

• “I’m tired of fake-perfect homes that don’t match real life.”

• “Can a home really support my mental health and growth?”

✨ I believe yes. A hundred times yes.
You deserve a home that feels like home — right now. And I’m here to help you get there, one episode at a time.

📖 Grab the book:
Your Space Made Simple — a recipe-style guide to designing a space that feels like you
Link: https://rstyle.me/+bd6135KdyfF0Q4-p00GZWw

🎟️ Join my FREE Masterclass:
“Pulled Together, Finally” — happening live on June 17 at 10am PSTSave your spot: https://form.typeform.com/to/ncfL9An6

📬 Say hi or explore more:Visit: https://www.arielarts.studio

I created It Starts With Home to talk about the things we don’t always say out loud. How our space holds us, reflects us, and sometimes even heals us.

This short teaser is a little love note about why I started this, what you can expect, and how your home can be more than just a place you live.

If you're craving a space that actually feels like you - you're in the right place.

I’m so glad you’re here. 💛