Residential Ryan: Your Home, Simplified – Decorating Advice for Real Living

At Residential Ryan, our mission is simple: to simplify home decorating and empower you to create beautiful, functional spaces that fit your real life. We believe that a comfortable and stylish home shouldn’t be complicated or stressful. Whether you’re decorating on a budget, tackling small spaces, or just feeling overwhelmed by design choices, Residential Ryan provides practical, down-to-earth advice and inspiration to make your home decorating journey easier and more enjoyable.

Our Story

Residential Ryan is the personal project of Ryan Miller, a design enthusiast who believes that great style should be accessible to everyone. Ryan’s own experience decorating his various apartments and homes, combined with his passion for sharing practical tips, led him to create Residential Ryan as a friendly, relatable resource for everyday home decorators.

Ryan brings his straightforward, no-nonsense approach and a focus on budget-friendly solutions to Residential Ryan. He infuses his understanding of space planning and a knack for finding stylish and affordable pieces into every room makeover and decor tip. Having decorated spaces of all sizes and styles, Ryan focuses on providing realistic, actionable advice that helps you achieve a comfortable and stylish home without breaking the bank or feeling intimidated by design jargon.

Why we started Residential Ryan

Unlike many high-end or trend-focused home decor blogs, Residential Ryan is centered on practicality and real-life decorating challenges. Yes, you’ll find inspiring room ideas and product recommendations, but you’ll also learn the why behind smart decorating choices. Why is decluttering essential? How can you maximize small spaces? When is it worth investing in quality pieces? And how can focusing on functionality enhance the beauty of your home? By mastering these fundamentals, you’ll unlock the confidence to decorate your home simply and effectively with Residential Ryan.

We celebrate the beauty of simplicity, functionality, and creating a home that truly works for you. Residential Ryan isn’t about chasing unattainable design perfection; it’s about making smart choices, embracing your personal style, and enjoying the process of creating a comfortable and welcoming home that fits your lifestyle. That’s why Residential Ryan encourages you to trust your own taste, adapt design ideas to your needs, and above all, enjoy the journey of creating a home you love, simplified.

Ryan Osterloh – Cofounder

Tampa, FL

Mei Ling – Cofounder

San Francisco, CA

Claire Bennett – Editor in Chief

San Francisco, CA

Ethan Calderon – Chief Content Officer

Concord, NH

Margaret “Maggie” Hayes – Senior Recipe Officer

Concord, NH

Liam Carter – VP, Engineering

Atlanta, GA

Harper Monroe – Lifestyle Editor

Miami, FL

Page Wang – Staff Writer

Manhattan, NY

Sophie Chen – Editorial Assistant

Denver, CO

Noah Kim – Editorial Assistant

Austin, TX

Ava Reynolds – Staff Photographer

Tucson, AZ