Inside The Collected Kind

Spaces with presence

Living room with a beige sectional sofa, black, gray, and plaid pillows, a beige blanket and throw on the ottoman, a fireplace with a mirror and decorative vase on mantle, and windows with sheer white curtains letting in natural light.

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Design, at its best, lives in balance— creating spaces that work beautifully with the life unfolding around them.

I’m inspired by homes with a sense of history, where every material and finish feels intentional — honest, familiar, and quietly expressive.

Each project by The Collected Kind begins with an understanding of how people live — noticing the ways design supports everyday rhythm and ease. Every element is considered: the warmth of wood grain, the weight of linen, the contrast between refined and organic. Thoughtful layers become a study of tone and texture, incorporating materials that age gracefully and tell a story — creating spaces that feel harmonious, personal, and enduring.

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The Moody Study

The Rosy Retreat

The Storybook Bunks

Collected Corners

The Moody Study

Dark, grounded, and quietly confident — a space made for slowing down.

A cozy living room corner with a leather armchair, a side table with flowers, a large window with white curtains, built-in dark wood bookshelf with decorative items and books, and a wall with a landscape painting.

Interior view of a bookshelf and a corner with decorative items, including a painting, a potted plant, books, and a vintage wall-mounted lamp.

View of a living room corner showing part of a brown leather chair, a pillow with a floral pattern, a colorful plaid blanket, a small black round table with a leafy plant, and a striped carpet.

Wrapped in rich brown paneling and anchored by natural light, this study balances old-world character with modern function. Brass lighting, leather textures, and timeworn details bring a sense of story and stillness — a space for reading, working, and simply being.

A cozy living room featuring built-in dark wood bookshelves filled with books and decorative items, a painting of a pond scene at the center, a brown leather armchair with patterned pillows, a woven throw, a dark wood coffee table, beige rug with blue accents, and unique green wall sconces.

Early sketch + photoshop rendering

Brown built-in bookshelf with decorative items and a vintage typewriter in a room with dark brown walls.

Hand holding a sketch of a built-in shelving unit with dimensions and notes, including shelves, drawers, and a central space.

A black desk with a potted plant, a brass desk lamp, a small cup holding pens and scissors, and a computer monitor in front of a brown wall with a landscape painting.

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A built-in wall unit with shelves and drawers, decorated with a seaside painting, a potted plant, and vintage glassware, in a brown-room interior with a patterned Rug and a leather armchair with a blanket.

A dining room with a wooden table, black chairs, a black vase on the table, a potted plant in the corner, and a framed sketch of trees on the wall.

The Rosy Retreat

Warm, softly nostalgic, with just the right amount of whimsy.

A cozy bedroom with a pink bed frame, floral bedding, and a stuffed animal. Natural light streams in through large windows with brown blinds. There are built-in shelves above the bed, wall-mounted lights, and a sitting area by the window.

A bedroom with a reversed view of the bed, featuring a patterned pillow, a bedspread with floral designs, and a yellow blanket. The headboard wall has a tree mural, and the room has two gold wall-mounted reading lights. There are built-in white shelves and cabinets to the left, with books and decorative items.

A corner of a room with a window and a floral curtain, an adjustable floor lamp, a vintage wooden desk with brass handles, a small woven basket filled with markers, a pink upholstered stool, and a patterned rug.

Collage of home decor items including a painting of cows drinking at a pond, floral curtains, a textured pillow, a leafy plant, a table lamp with a bulb, an antique wooden desk, and various fabrics and color palettes.

Unfinished room with a wooden loft bed frame under construction, a small step stool, tools and supplies on a work table, and a marked outline on the carpet for the bed area.

A young girl leaning on a white wooden railing in a partially constructed or renovated wall with some patches of drywall and a dark interior space behind her.

This room feels like a modern fairytale told through color and craft — rich blush cabinetry and earthy ochre accents play against vintage-inspired prints and natural textures. The palette is warm but unexpected, with soft pinks grounded by wood tones and moody plum undertones. Whimsical yet mature, it’s a space designed to grow with her — complete with a cozy loft for play, daydreams, and just-before-bedtime puppet shows.

Unfinished staircase with three wooden steps leading up to a dark purple wall, adjacent to a window on the right, and partially painted wall on the left.

Interior of a room with built-in pink and dark purple woodwork, including stairs and a bench, next to a large window with white trim.

Living room with beige carpet, white armchair with plaid pillow, wooden crib, bookshelf with decorative items, white cabinet, framed artwork on wall, table with vase of pink flowers, window with curtains, sunlight streaming in.

A pink bed with a floral patterned bedspread, a yellow blanket, two pillows, and a stuffed dog on it. The bed has a headboard with a mural of trees. Above the bed, there is a matching pink cabinet. To the right, there are two large windows with brown woven blinds, and a built-in red wooden staircase with a seat. The room has beige carpet and a modern ceiling light.

A framed landscape painting or print of a forest scene with tall, twisting trees, a dirt path, and a soft, cloudy sky. The artwork is partially curled, with a child's hand holding the bottom edge.

A fluffy black and white cat sitting on beige carpet next to an open silver laptop on the floor near a power outlet, in a room with a window and a closed pink door.

A white dresser with a wicker basket tray holding a small candle, a brass table lamp with a woven shade, a stack of books, a glass vase with greenery, and a framed picture of cows on a fence hanging on the wall behind.

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The Storybook Bunks

Classic craftsmanship meets playful imagination.

Bunk beds with a lower bed and lofted upper bed in a cozy room, with blue-gray paneling and small lamps, a framed picture, stuffed toy, and cushions.

A cozy multi-level bedroom with a single bed on the lower level and a lofted bed above, both with warm lighting and decorated with pillows and stuffed animals. The room has light-green paneled walls, built-in storage drawers under the lower bed, and a small desk and chair. A decorative rug is on the carpeted floor.

Interior view of a wall with two framed landscape paintings, a thermostat, and an electrical outlet. To the left, a closed gray door. To the right, an open doorway leading into a room with a basket and a plant.

Moody blue-green walls set a rich foundation for warm accents of rust and cognac. Airy linens and woven textures lighten the space without feeling too stark, while traditional patterns like plaid and florals lend a touch of nostalgia. Brass lighting and natural materials add depth and glow, softening the palette with an easy, lived-in charm. It’s a space that feels heritage-inspired but never precious — made for late-night whispers and dreamy adventures.

Interior image showing two beds, one with a plaid green blanket and floral pillows labeled as 'Layla's bed', and the other with beige stripes and rust-colored pillows labeled as 'Paisley's bed'. There is a wall with framed artwork, a white curtain, a beige wall lamp, and a corner with a large vase of branches.

A small workspace with a black desk, a wooden chair with a woven seat, a table lamp, a smart speaker, a corkboard, and decorative items on a shelf above.

Interior of a room with a bunk bed, small desk, black chair, and wooden cabinets; patch of unpainted wall on the white wooden wall.

Hand-drawn floor plan on graph paper of a room with a loft, bunk beds, a desk, a clothing rod, a closet, and a window, including measurements and labels.

Room under renovation with white cabinetry, a step ladder, and an unfinished wall with open shelves.

Empty white-painted wooden bunk bed frame with a ladder and built-in storage, against white paneled walls in a room.

A cozy corner in a bedroom with a built-in light blue desk and cabinetry, a small chair, and decorative items on the shelves. The room has a large window with wooden blinds, and part of a bed with a pillow is visible on the left.

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After

A cozy bedroom with a bunk bed featuring a lower bed and an upper loft bed. The lower bed has a stuffed animal and pillows, while the upper bed has lamps on the wall. The room has light-colored paneled walls, a framed picture, and a mix of furniture including a cabinet and a chair. A rug is on the carpeted floor.

Empty room with patterned wallpaper on one wall, dark curtains over a window, and beige carpet flooring.

Collected corners

A mix of smaller projects, favorite corners, and everyday spaces transformed by attention to detail and a passion for making the ordinary beautiful.

Interior of a room with pale green cabinets, a floral chandelier, woven baskets, a framed picture, and decorative jars on a wooden surface.

Laundry room

A potted plant with dark green leaves rests on a wooden table in front of a wall covered with cream-colored wallpaper decorated with a leafy vine pattern. A framed picture hangs partially on the right side of the image.

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, shelves above with baskets, and a window allowing natural light.

A small bathroom with a pedestal sink, framed art on the wall, a towel hanging on a hook, and a patterned rug on a wooden floor.

Half bathroom

A small bathroom with a white toilet against a dark gray wall that has white paint marks.

A gray countertop with a small potted green plant, a wooden tray holding a spray bottle, business cards, and a coin, and a black candle labeled 'Last Call' on a dark gray wall.

Interior view of a staircase with a wall decorated with various framed pictures, paintings, and photographs, including a landscape and a portrait. There's a white shelf with vases, a small lamp, and a book. A woven tote hangs from a hook below the shelf. A large framed botanical print is on the wall, and a tall potted snake plant stands on the floor near the stairs.

Stairway

Close-up view of a staircase with beige carpeted steps and black metal stair rods.

Under-stair built-in nook with plywood backing, a mounted white globe light, and an unfinished wooden platform at the base.

Cozy nook under angled dark wood ceiling with pillows, a framed picture, a wall-mounted lamp, and a plaid blanket.

Close-up of a mustard yellow cushion on a gray checkered upholstered bench, with a wooden wall on the left and patterned pillow in the background.

Stairway nook

Corner nook with built-in seating under a staircase, decorated with pillows, with wood paneling and artwork.

Helping you design with purpose, not overwhelm

While I don’t offer full-scale renovation management or architectural design, I can absolutely collaborate with the professionals who do. My strength lies in creative guidance, styling, and curation — bringing a thoughtful, cohesive eye to your interior’s design story through hourly consulting.

To make the process intuitive and transparent, I utilize user-friendly online tools like Miro — organizing ideas, mock-ups, mood boards and feedback in one place. Every project begins with a clear structure that I set up and walk you through, so you’ll always know where things stand and how your project is progressing.

Whether it’s choosing paint colors, materials, furnishings, or styling details, I guide you toward a cohesive look that feels like you.
Moodboards, layouts, and sourcing ideas to help you see the full picture before making big decisions.
I often partner with homeowners, contractors, or designers who need creative input or styling support.
My role is about refining and enhancing — helping you make the most of what’s already there, or building on a foundation that exists.

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Whether you’re building a brand or refining a room, I’d love to help bring your vision to life.

Renee Mansell
Founder of The Curious Type and
The Collected Kind

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Inside The Collected Kind

Design, at its best, lives in balance— creating spaces that work beautifully with the life unfolding around them.

The Moody Study

The Rosy Retreat

The Storybook Bunks

Collected corners

Laundry room

Half bathroom

Stairway

Stairway nook

Helping you design with purpose, not overwhelm

I help you find clarity

I create visual direction

I work collaboratively

I focus on layering, not remodeling

Let’s designsomething together

The Curious Type Design Co.

Let’s design
something together