By: Sarah Morton
If your walls feel too plain and you’re looking for a creative spark to liven up your space, Tracy Metro’s design by STICKER could be your new secret weapon. This isn’t just any sticker book—it’s a fresh approach to interior design that invites beginners and seasoned decorators alike to test their creativity with repositionable stickers, offering a hands-on way to explore color, texture, and style without the risk of regret.
The inspiration behind design by STICKER came to Tracy unexpectedly in 2020 when she noticed an unused page of stickers in a craft book. “Those stickers got me wondering if a repositionable sticker book about interior design existed,” she recalls. “I let my fingers do the walking, and lo and behold, I discovered that it did not exist! It was at that moment that STICKER’s design was born!”
The book provides an accessible path for newcomers, simplifying core design concepts through Tracy’s vibrant, encouraging voice. She points out, “For the average person, or someone just starting their journey in design, design by STICKER puts any reader on the yellow brick road of discovering their style.” Tracy’s approachability shines through each “fun-sized” design tip, making the process feel like a lighthearted exploration rather than a rigid lesson. The book offers enough inspiration and tools to refresh your aesthetic even if you’re not aiming to redecorate your entire home.
But bringing this unique concept to life came with challenges. Tracy explains that the project evolved from a simple idea into something much bigger. “I FREAKED OUT because in my mind my book was just going to be a bunch of funny quips about design and lots and lots of rooms and stickers to play around with,” she recalls. “I honestly wasn’t sure I had 10,000 words to SAY, so that was a HUGE challenge.”
What makes design by STICKER stand out is its interactive element. Instead of simply reading about different furniture arrangements, readers try them out by layering stickers on the pages and experimenting with various combinations. “The fact that you can stick and restick the stickers gives you the ultimate freedom of choice!” Tracy says. This flexibility helps readers experiment with different styles in a low-pressure way, making it easier to explore decorating options.
If there’s one principle Tracy hopes everyone will take to heart, it’s the importance of personal connection to one’s home. “Our homes are our sacred spaces; they are the place where we are our most authentic self,” she explains. Tracy encourages homeowners to shape their spaces as a reflection of themselves, advocating for designs that speak to individual identity. “If you’re doing it right, your home is your mirror,” she says. “It needs to feel that way… Having this kind of jumping-off point fosters true mental health.”
For anyone ready to let their “freak flag fly,” Tracy’s philosophy is refreshingly daring. She pushes her clients and readers to “go a little crazy” in their décor, reminding them that they can confidently explore their style instincts. “I want people to interpret this independently,” she says. “The more radical you are, the more timeless your décor will be, as it’s not one particular style.”
Design by STICKER isn’t just a book—it’s an invitation to rediscover the joys of home decoration in an innovative, playful way. With Tracy Metro as your guide, it’s time to say goodbye to boring walls and hello to a home as unique as yours.
Published by Drake M.
