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photo by Scott Galloway
As a foreclosure purchase, this home became an extreme make-over project. Budget grade fixtures and bad design elements were replaced and with the designer’s help, the investment project was turned into an inviting home.
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photo by Scott Galloway
A scrolled iron spiral staircase, highlighted by a Kichler chandelier, leads visitors up through the office. Virginia Tile porcelain covers the floor and 2-story walls are enhanced by raised panel detail in wood and paint.
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photo by Scott Galloway
Living room Precedent sofas now face each other for better conversation area with a chaise for reading. The varying shades of taupe coordinate with the fireplace and traversing drapery from Fabricut replaced vertical blinds.
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photo by Scott Galloway
This bathroom features cabinetry with all the extras for grooming and storage in a black glazed finish that enhances original white marble. Virginia Tile mosaics, a Stark sisal rug and towels in soft gold warmed the room.
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photo by Scott Galloway
The living room inspiration began with an abstract painting placed on heavily textured stone. Sleek furniture lines and plaid wallpaper create a transitional/eclectic mix. Hunter Douglas shutters control light and privacy.
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photo by Scott Galloway
This kitchen needed a new look for pickled oak cabinets. Redesigning with Thybony bronzed wall covering, lighting, granite and cabinet hardware showcase the cabinets in an exciting new look and it saved replacement expense.
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photo by Scott Galloway
Moving from sunny Georgia, this client insisted on a bright interior. Selections included Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow walls, Taylor King furniture, and drapery in palms, birds, and monkeys to gracefully swag the windows.
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photo by Scott Galloway
This kitchen’s pickled oak finish works beautifully with shades of plum and green shown here with scalloped valances over Hunter Douglas blinds, bordered drapery, Schumacher wall covering and a Verdi iron table and chair set.
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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
From new drapery to new construction, Valerie will create interior design concepts unique to you because they will be inspired by you. The first and most important thing I do is LISTEN to my client and provide the services you desire. I’ll ask lots of questions to uncover the end objective, identify existing pieces that are important to you and develop a plan to use them successfully in the new design. Based on your answers, I’ll make recommendations. You will always make the final decisions.
SPECIALTIES
Valerie is unique in her ability to design and draft architectural features allowing her to work comfortably with architects, contractors and homeowners. From initial planning stages through construction, to the final interior design details, Valerie provides the necessary leadership to keep the project moving within budget. A long time member of the Michigan Design Center in Troy, she is affiliated with a team of talented and reliable service providers for construction and interior products.
FEE METHODS
Consultation services are billed by the hour and merchandise is on a cost plus basis. A retainer is required.
COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION
Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What our clients say…“Valerie’s ability to have a “vision” early on in the construction process resulted in a well thought out, practical and beautiful work environment and we thank Valerie for her talent, high expectations and level of ownership that she took throughout the project." "Thank you for building a beautiful room around my sentimental painting. Other designers I talked to wanted to get rid of it but you listened to me. I liked the basics of what I had but you made it really work!”
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