DESIGN FOR THE WHOLE PROJECT

New construction, renovations, and builder/developer projects—inside and out. I help turn inspiration, plans, materials, finishes, fixtures, and all the decisions in between into one cohesive direction that works with the budget, the build, and the long-term value of the property.

START A PROJECT

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Thinking about building, already have plans, or suddenly realizing how many decisions are coming at you? I can step in wherever you are.

We can start with inspiration—Pinterest boards, saved images, architectural styles, site ideas, and the overall feeling you want the home to have—and turn that into a clear design direction. If you already have a floor plan, I can review it, redline it, flag opportunities, and help you think through where spending more may actually be worth it.

From there, I work alongside your architect, builder, subs, and suppliers as needed to keep the design cohesive and the selections moving. My job is to help connect the pieces, fill in the blanks, and give the team clear decisions and specifications without turning the process into a tug-of-war.

  • Inspiration + Style Direction

  • Pinterest + Reference Image Review

  • Concept Books

  • Site + Orientation Ideas

  • Floor Plan Review + Redlines

  • Space Planning + Layout Feedback

  • Exterior Style Direction

  • Interior + Exterior Finish Selections

  • Budget Priorities + Where to Spend

  • Siding + Masonry + Stucco

  • Roofing + Gutters

  • Wood Soffits + Exterior Wood Details

  • Garage Doors

  • Doors + Windows

  • Driveway + Hardscape Style

  • Deck + Patio Materials

  • Railings + Stair Details

  • Fireplaces + Surround Materials

  • Cabinetry + Built-Ins

  • Millwork + Trim

  • Tile + Stone

  • Countertops

  • Plumbing Fixtures

  • Lighting Fixtures

  • Appliances + Supplier Coordination

  • Flooring

  • Paint + Stain Colors

  • Hardware

  • Wall Treatments

  • Outdoor Kitchens

  • Exterior Lighting

  • Architectural Details + Transitions

  • Showroom Appointments

  • Sample Review + Coordination

  • Finish Specifications + Documentation

  • Contractor-Ready Selection Packages

  • Selection Schedule Support

SERVICES + SELECTIONS MAY INCLUDE

Whether you’re just starting to wonder if a renovation makes sense, already know exactly which room you’re tackling, are halfway through and overwhelmed by decisions, or are improving a property before selling, I can step in where you need me.

I look at the whole picture—how the home will live, how it will look, what’s worth investing in, and where spending more may stop making sense. From there, I can help with layout ideas, project priorities, finish selections, specifications, and clear design direction so the end result feels cohesive, not pieced together.

RENOVATIONS

Not sure what can stay, what needs to go, or what’s actually worth changing? That’s where I come in.

  • Renovation Planning + Prioritization

  • Concept Books + Design Direction

  • Space Planning + Layout Ideas

  • Floor Plan Redlines + Layout Feedback

  • Existing Condition Review

  • What to Keep, Replace, or Rework

  • Renovation ROI + Value Guidance

  • Budget-Conscious Material Alternatives

  • Finish Selections

  • Kitchen + Bathroom Materials

  • Cabinetry + Built-Ins

  • Millwork + Trim

  • Tile + Stone

  • Countertops

  • Plumbing Fixtures

  • Lighting

  • Appliances

  • Flooring

  • Paint + Stain Colors

  • Hardware

  • Wall Treatments

  • Fireplaces

  • Doors + Windows

  • Railings + Stair Details

  • Exterior Materials + Colors

  • Exterior Lighting

  • Deck + Patio Materials

  • Driveway + Hardscape Style

  • Appliance Selection + Supplier Coordination

  • Finish Specifications + Documentation

  • Contractor-Ready Selection Packages

  • Mid-Project Design Rescue

SERVICES + SELECTIONS MAY INCLUDE

For spec and investment projects, I help create a finished product that fits the market, the price point, and the margin. I work within your schedule, budget, preferred subs, and suppliers to keep selections moving and specifications organized.

For custom homes, I can step in as the client-facing design resource—guiding selections, meeting clients at showrooms, coordinating samples, documenting decisions, and getting your team the information they need on time. You keep building; I help keep the client experience polished, organized, and moving forward.

And when the project is headed to market, I can carry that knowledge all the way through staging and real estate representation—so the person selling the home actually knows why every detail is there.

BUILDER + DEVELOPER + INVESTOR DESIGN

Keep building. I’ll handle the design decisions.

  • Custom-Home Client Design Concierge

  • Spec Home Design

  • Builder Finish Packages

  • Interior + Exterior Selections

  • Client Selection Meetings

  • Showroom Appointments

  • Sample Delivery + Review

  • Preferred Sub + Supplier Collaboration

  • Selection Schedule Support

  • Finish Specifications + Documentation

  • Contractor-Ready Selection Packages

  • Market + Price-Point Design Strategy

  • Buyer Profile + Target-Market Guidance

  • Budget-Conscious Product Alternatives

  • Cabinetry + Millwork

  • Tile + Stone

  • Countertops

  • Plumbing + Lighting

  • Flooring

  • Paint + Stain

  • Hardware

  • Doors + Windows

  • Railings + Stair Details

  • Fireplaces

  • Exterior Materials + Colors

  • Appliance Selection + Supplier Coordination

  • ADUs

  • Multifamily + Condos

  • Remodel-for-Resale Projects

  • Staging Strategy + Coordination

  • Listing Preparation

  • Real Estate Representation

SERVICES + SELECTIONS
MAY INCLUDE

DESIGNED TO SELL.

A COLLABORATION TESTIMONY

One of my favorite examples of design and real estate working together started with a new-construction six-plex I had been hired to design for a developer. After several months on the market without a sale, the existing listing agreement was nearing its end and the developer asked what I thought we could do differently.

That’s when I brought in Amanda Folkestad of House Dressing, who I frequently partner with on multi-unit and developer listings. Together, we repositioned the project around the neighborhood, price point, scale of the homes, and the way we believed buyers needed to experience the space. Amanda handled the staging and marketing, I could speak firsthand to every design decision in the project, and I handled the negotiations. We weren’t trying to invent a story for the property—we already knew it.

We sold out the six-plex at pricing the developer was happy with.

We later represented an identical six-plex in a better location and sold it near the top of the comparable sales at the time. Having two virtually identical developments gave us an unusually clear look at how design, location, staging, positioning, marketing, and negotiation work together.

For larger developer and investor projects, I’ve found that a strong two-agent team can be an advantage. Amanda and I have complementary skill sets, work extremely well together, and can take a project from design and staging through marketing, representation, and sale without losing the story along the way.