Lauren Ramirez Author's Facebook Author's Website Lauren Ramirez discovered her love for interior design while living in Africa from 2009-2012 and has worked in the industry since returning to the States. She started as a home editorial contributor and producer, working with publications like Country Living, HGTV magazine, and Southern Living. During that time, she also gained experience with prop and interior styling for photoshoots. In 2016, Lauren became the principal designer and co-founder of HouseMill Design, a company that specializes in space planning, design selection, project management, and installation. Their Instagram currently has over 6,000 followers and their work has been featured in Austin Home, Houston Chronicle, and more.Lauren Ramirez attended Wake Forest University for the first two years of her collegiate career and then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin where she got a bachelor's degree of science in advertising. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.