Shannon Cooper

• Interior design and home care writer with over seven years of experience

• Passion for creative DIY projects and vintage home decor

• Published work can be found on 21 Oak, ConsumerAffairs, and The Manual

Shannon is a professional writer with over seven years of experience in the home service and interior design space. She has shared her love for budget-friendly home care, decor, and DIY projects in publications like 21 Oak, ConsumerAffairs, and The Manual. She got her start writing content for local contractors, real estate agents, and other small businesses. It was while doing this work that she discovered her passion for home improvement. From there, she set out to learn all she could about design and home care.

When she’s not writing, Shannon is scouring her local thrift store for vintage decor and her next upcycling project. She’s always scrolling through TikTok and Pinterest, searching for design inspiration and staying up to date with the latest trends. She loves finding creative ways to breathe new life into worn-out pieces and tired spaces without breaking the bank.

Subject Matter Expertise: Budget-friendly home care, upcycling, and DIY

Published Work

• Textured Walls Are Back: Here’s How to Texture a Wall in Your Home, 21 Oak

• 6 Easy Ways to Add the Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic to Your Home, 21 Oak

• This Simple Chart Shows You How to Choose the Right Size TV for Your Living Room, The Manual

Education: Pace University

Favorite Home Style: Shannon loves midcentury modern, eclectic maximalism, and trying to achieve the perfect balance of the two in her own home.