Our Mission

To make it easier to design a space that looks good, lives well, and feels like you.

About Alterna Studios

We started Alterna Studios because decorating your space shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.

You find inspiration, save posts, open a million tabs — and still end up unsure what to buy or how to pull it all together. Whether you don’t know your style, or you do but can’t find pieces that work, the process is overwhelming.

Alterna makes it easier to go from idea to execution. We help you figure out your vibe, find pieces that fit your space and budget, and get quick design support when you need it. Essentially, we enable great design without the overwhelm.

What We’re Building

A platform that:

• Helps you figure out your style through images and inspiration
• Curates pieces that match your budget, space, and style
• Lets you browse, decide, and buy — without 30 open tabs
• Offers quick design help from real humans (if you want it)

We’re still early, and building this alongside real users. But one thing’s clear: people want less stress and more clarity when it comes to designing their space.

*Incubated at the Harvard Innovation Lab