Claire Whitman

Claire Whitman is the owner and primary home improvement writer behind DecoFurnish.com, a home and lifestyle website focused on practical ideas for improving, maintaining, and enjoying a home. Through her writing, Claire covers everything from interior design and room updates to exterior improvements, outdoor living, home systems, cleaning, and seasonal maintenance.
Background: Claire's interest in home improvement began after buying an older home that needed constant repairs and updates. What started as small weekend projects gradually developed into a long-term interest in residential design, renovation, and home maintenance. Over the years, she turned that practical experience into a professional writing career and eventually became the owner of DecoFurnish.com, where she shares useful, homeowner-focused information.
Before becoming the owner of DecoFurnish.com, Claire spent more than 5 years working as a home and lifestyle content writer, creating renovation guides, product explainers, design articles, maintenance resources, and homeowner-focused content. This experience helped her develop a strong research and editorial process while learning how to turn complicated home improvement subjects into clear, practical information.
Alongside her writing career, Claire has accumulated 8 years of hands-on home improvement experience, including interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, backsplash installation, bathroom updates, furniture restoration, basic plumbing repairs, drainage fixes, and seasonal home maintenance. She has also worked alongside contractors and tradespeople on larger projects, giving her practical insight into the difference between a manageable DIY project and work that requires professional expertise.
Education: Claire holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the University of Minnesota, giving her a formal foundation in residential design, space planning, materials, color theory, and functional interiors. She continues to expand her knowledge through hands-on projects, manufacturer resources, professional publications, and ongoing research.
Approach: As both the owner and primary writer of DecoFurnish.com, Claire aims to keep the site's content practical, honest, and useful to real homeowners. She avoids making projects sound easier or cheaper than they actually are and explains the important trade-offs involved in renovation and maintenance decisions. For electrical, gas, structural, and other high-risk work, she clearly explains when homeowners should involve a qualified professional.
Claire personally oversees the editorial direction of DecoFurnish.com and writes across its core categories: Home Design, Exterior & Curb Appeal, Outdoor Living, Home Systems, Cleaning & Maintenance, and Home Lifestyle.
Outside of running DecoFurnish.com and working on home projects, Claire enjoys gardening, restoring secondhand furniture, visiting historic homes, and experimenting with small improvements around her own house.