Welcome to Open Concept

Open Concept is the online magazine for anyone who loves interiors that are beautiful, functional, and full of personality. We inspire readers to create homes that tell their story—whether that’s a bold, pattern-filled statement room or a serene, minimalist retreat.

Our focus is on real-world design that works. From expert tips on color, furniture, and lighting to innovative ways to use wallpaper, textiles, and décor, we provide ideas that are both aspirational and achievable. Every article is crafted to help you transform your space, no matter the size or budget.

We believe design is personal. A home should reflect your lifestyle, tastes, and creativity. That’s why we feature curated inspiration, practical advice, and insights from interior designers, makers, and tastemakers who are shaping the way we live. From small updates that make a big impact to full-room transformations, our content guides you at every step.

At Open Concept, we celebrate the unexpected. Whether it’s playful pattern mixing, clever storage solutions, or fresh takes on classic design, we encourage readers to experiment, take risks, and make their spaces uniquely their own.

Our goal is simple: to empower you to create a home that feels lived-in, curated, and unapologetically you. Because great design isn’t about perfection—it’s about comfort, creativity, and joy in the everyday.

OuR TEAM

KRISTEN MAXWELL COOPER

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Kristen is the Editorial Director of Open Concept where she oversees content strategy and creation. Before joining Open Concept, she was the Editor in Chief of The Knot Worldwide where she led the multi-channel content strategy and execution across The Knot and WeddingWire. She has also held leadership, brand, and editorial roles at Summersalt, People StyleWatch, Ralph Lauren, Shape, MTV, and InStyle.

Kristen has served as a judge for the American Society of Magazine Editors’ Ellie Awards and has appeared on media outlets such as TODAY, E!, Vh1, Entertainment Tonight and Good Morning America.

After 14 years in New York City, she has returned to her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri where she lives with her husband and two beautiful daughters.

ASHLEY HUCKEBA

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Karina has experience as a Content Strategist, leading content, product design, and brand vision across multiple lifestyle and home brands. She knows everything from social strategy and campaign development to product creation and digital merchandising, ensuring each brand feels cohesive, elevated, and distinct. With a strong eye for design and a deep understanding of storytelling, Karina builds brands that are both visually compelling and commercially effective. She is passionate about thoughtful design, intentional branding, and creating products that make everyday spaces feel considered and inspiring.

KARINA POMPA

Karina joined the team as Content Strategist, leading content, product design, and brand vision across multiple lifestyle and home brands. She oversees everything from social strategy and campaign development to product creation and digital merchandising, ensuring each brand feels cohesive, elevated, and distinct. With a strong eye for design and a deep understanding of storytelling, Karina builds brands that are both visually compelling and commercially effective. She is passionate about thoughtful design, intentional branding, and creating products that make everyday spaces feel considered and inspiring.

EDEN WAGNER

Eden is a creative strategist specializing in social media management, design, email marketing, and brand storytelling. Her work (from content development and visual direction to written communications) blends aesthetics with analytics, building cohesive digital ecosystems that feel thoughtful, aspirational, and aligned.

LAURA MORRIS

With a background in hospitality and events Laura knows that meaningful moments happen when people are comfortable and connected. As a trade account manager in the home design world she gets to collaborate closely with designers to build spaces for gathering, celebrating, and connecting.
She loves partnering with designers to understand their vision, support their process, and provide the tools and resources that help turn big ideas into tangible projects. Design is more than beautiful finishes; it’s about creating environments where communities can truly thrive!

EMMA SEUBOLD

Emma Seubold is a creative force in home and lifestyle, where she blends trade partnership development with refined design sensibility across brand initiatives. With a foundation in fine arts and design narratives and visual communication, Emma brings an attentive, detail-driven approach to crafting solutions that resonate both aesthetically and functionally.
She supports designers, retailers, and collaborators by translating compelling creative vision into meaningful client-centered outcomes. Emma’s diverse experience across project design, fine arts, research and development, and community-focused work has shaped her people-first, thoughtful approach to creative problem-solving.

HANNAH NOWACK

CONTRIBUTOR

Hannah is a writer with a penchant for design, fashion, lifestyle, and wedding content. Hannah’s work has been featured on The Knot, Martha Stewart, and Style Me Pretty. Other top-tier publications frequently seek her out to comment on trends; she’s recently been quoted in The New York Times, The Cut, Forbes, and CNBC. When she isn’t working, you will find her exploring Richmond, Virginia, with her dog Olive, at the pottery wheel, or perfecting her gin and tonic recipe while hosting friends. You can follow her adventures on Instagram and LinkedIn.

MARISSA HERMANSON

CONTRIBUTOR

Marissa is a Richmond, Virginia-based lifestyle journalist, who has 20 years experience writing about architecture and interiors. Her stories have been featured in Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest’s Clever, Country Living, Domino, Dwell, Houzz, Lonny, Southern Living, The Knot, The New York Times and The Washington Post.