
The Truth About Lead Times
Eight weeks used to feel like forever. Now it’s the fast lane. Here’s what’s really going on with furniture timelines, who’s paying for it, and how to plan around it.
Hi! I’m Ashleigh, the founder of Empyrean Roots.
I’m an interior designer and an artist, and I’ve spent over 20 years making spaces feel good to be in. Homes, stores, restaurants, even cruise ships. Along the way I kept noticing how rarely our makers and our stories got the spotlight, so I built a place for them.
This is where I share what I’m loving, what I’m learning and the people behind it all. Grab a cup of something warm and stay a while.

The latest from the studio, the makers and the homes we love.

Eight weeks used to feel like forever. Now it’s the fast lane. Here’s what’s really going on with furniture timelines, who’s paying for it, and how to plan around it.

Layers that breathe, colors that calm and a nightstand that’s finally clear. Here’s how to set up a bed you’ll actually want to stay in all summer.

Not the big January overhaul. Something lighter. Six small ways to reset your home for summer without emptying a single closet.

Salty air, bare feet and loose plans. The real start of summer shows up in small moments that welcome a moment of respite alongside the people, places and things that matter.

A Summer Rain color palette, breathable textures and a few simple objects that make a big difference. Our first seasonal edit is here.

Empyrean Roots has been a long time coming. It’s a home for the things that last, the makers behind them, and all of us who sit at the center of our own design story. Come on in, look around and stay a while.