At Brinteriors, Bri Karafili transforms homes across Long Island with her signature Clean Canvas service. Serving both Nassau and Suffolk County, Brinteriors creates breathtaking interiors that harmonize the indoors with the outdoors. Her designs emphasize natural light, organic elements, and sleek contrasts, creating spaces that are both inviting and expansive. Whether you’re looking to redesign your living room or revamp your entire home, Brinteriors attention to detail and artistic vision turn every project into a masterpiece.

The Clean Canvas service is not just a design approach—it’s a philosophy of simplicity, harmony, and functionality. Bri’s vision behind this service is to establish a serene foundation for any space, allowing natural elements to shine while blending comfort and beauty. By incorporating outdoor-inspired elements like natural woods and greenery, the design draws a continuous connection between your home and its surrounding environment.

One of the most essential aspects of the Clean Canvas approach is how it maximizes the natural light in any space. Bri meticulously designs around light sources, especially large windows, to enhance the natural beauty of the room. The use of a neutral palette allows the light to bounce off surfaces effortlessly, brightening up every corner of the space. By incorporating soft, earthy tones, she creates a calm, airy ambiance that allows homeowners to feel at ease from the moment they step inside.

For instance, in one recent project, Bri took advantage of a stretch of floor-to-ceiling windows that flooded the room with sunlight. These windows became the focal point, with their black trim accentuating the modern yet timeless appeal of the home. Bri’s decision to emphasize the windows with minimal gold or brass accents kept the focus on the views outside, while inside, the neutral tones blended perfectly with the landscape.

Bri draws much of her inspiration from the natural surroundings of Long Island. Wood and greenery elements play a pivotal role in her designs, offering warmth and depth. The use of light, earthy hues and raw materials creates a balance between rustic charm and modern sophistication. Whether it’s light oak floors, soft beige couches, or a dark wood dining table, Bri’s designs evoke the essence of the outdoors in an understated, yet elegant manner.

But a clean canvas doesn’t mean bland or monotonous. Bri adds just the right amount of contrast with bold black trims and statement accents. These touches offer visual interest without overwhelming the serene, neutral backdrop. In one living room, the black trim along the windows provides a striking frame for the outdoor views, while black-edged mirrors strategically placed around the room mimic the windows, creating the illusion of additional space.

Creating a space that feels both spacious and cozy can be challenging, especially in smaller rooms. Bri’s expertise lies in striking this balance. To make rooms appear larger and airier, she carefully selects low-profile furniture that emphasizes ceiling height and maintains openness. For example, in a room with vaulted ceilings, Bri chose low couches and coffee tables that allowed light to flow freely and didn’t obstruct the stunning window views.

By focusing on functionality as much as aesthetic, Bri ensures that every piece in the room has a purpose. The low furniture, for example, serves both visual and practical needs—it invites conversation, creates openness, and highlights the room’s architectural features without being intrusive. It’s this attention to detail that makes Bri’s Clean Canvas designs feel inviting yet sophisticated.

One of the most clever tricks in Bri’s design toolbox is the use of mirrors to create the illusion of more space. Mirrors are not just reflective surfaces in her designs—they’re architectural elements. In spaces that might feel small or confined, Bri often incorporates large, black-edged mirrors strategically placed to reflect windows and light, mimicking the natural outdoor views and opening up the room.

For instance, in a compact living area, Bri placed large mirrors opposite a row of windows. Not only did this design choice visually expand the room, but it also amplified the effect of natural light, giving the impression of a much larger, brighter space.

One of the hallmarks of the Clean Canvas service is the way it blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living. Brinteriors designs encourage a seamless flow from the comfort of your home to the beauty of your outdoor surroundings. Whether it’s a large sliding door leading to a patio or a series of windows overlooking a lush garden, the goal is to create an environment where you feel just as connected to nature inside as you do outside.

This emphasis on the indoor-outdoor connection is particularly important for Long Island homes, where the natural landscape plays such a significant role in daily life. Brinteriors understands that for many of her clients, the outdoors is a sanctuary—and her designs reflect that same tranquility and beauty indoors.

While Brinteriors designs often feature neutral tones and organic materials, she isn’t afraid to introduce bold contrasts that elevate the space. Black is a defining feature in many of her Clean Canvas projects, providing a sophisticated edge to the overall design. Whether it’s in the form of window trims, cabinet finishes, or accent furniture, the use of black creates a striking visual balance.

In one particular project, Brinteriors complemented the airy, light-filled space with black-framed mirrors and a sleek black trim along the windows. The result was a room that felt expansive, modern, and timeless all at once. The contrast between the light, neutral tones and the bold black accents brought a sense of structure and refinement to the design, without overpowering the natural beauty of the space.