Our Writers

Meet the team behind Wall Shelf Journal

Ananya Sharma

Contributing Editor, Home & Culture

Ananya Sharma is a Contributing Editor for Home & Culture at Wall Shelf Journal, where she explores the deep connections between our living spaces, cultural histories, and personal identities. Through story-focused room tours and deep dives into the psychology of design, she helps readers cultivate mindful, meaningful environments.

Room Tours (story-focused)Designer Spotlights (personal journeys)Design Styles (cultural origins)

Chloe Kim

DIY & Lifestyle Correspondent

As the DIY & Lifestyle Correspondent for Wall Shelf Journal, Chloe Kim covers budget-friendly DIY decor, room tours, and craft product guides. She specializes in approachable, rental-friendly upgrades and upcycling techniques that empower readers to personalize their living spaces.

DIY DecorRoom Tours (budget makeovers)Product Guides (craft supplies)

Julian Adebayo

Trends Columnist

As the Trends Columnist for Wall Shelf Journal, Julian Adebayo tracks emerging design styles, color theory, and rising stars to show readers what is next in the design world. His writing focuses on contemporary furniture and material innovation, delivering forward-looking insights on the spaces we inhabit.

Design Styles (emerging trends)Product Guides (new releases)Color Theory (color of the year)

Karim El-Sayed

Senior Editor, Home & Design

Karim El-Sayed is the Senior Editor for Home & Design at Wall Shelf Journal, where he covers the Home Chapters and Objects & Finds sections. His work explores the intersection of architectural history, material culture, and decorative arts to show how the spaces we inhabit shape our daily lives.

Home ChaptersObjects & Finds

Mateo Garcia

Staff Writer, Home Solutions

As a Staff Writer for Home Solutions at Wall Shelf Journal, Mateo Garcia focuses on organizing solutions, product guides, and small spaces. He provides practical, step-by-step advice to help readers solve everyday storage challenges and create functional, clutter-free homes.

Organizing SolutionsProduct GuidesSmall Spaces