Interior Design Work
Scandinavian Tiny Home Interiors
As the interior designer a part of a broader collaborative team comprised of Salmela Architects and builders and finish carpenters of Cedar & Stone, I designed all of the custom cabinetry from scratch around a schedule of materials, appliances, and fixtures. We selected a natural white oak finish and incorporated integrated cabinet pulls, and I worked closely with finish carpenters to build and install these pieces to spec. The entire home was designed with environmental interests in mind, like mass timber construction; an intentionally small floor plan and efficient use of space; and large triple-paned windows to maximize energy efficiency and maximize natural light and great views.
Nordic Modern Commercial Sauna
A foray into commercial design work, this social public sauna was the newest addition to a campus of outdoor Nordic Spa facilities in Duluth. I took cues from the company’s new suite of brand colors, value in sustainably sourced materials, and Nordic sensibilities to inspire the materials palette; and prioritized durability, functionality, and longevity in design choices to accommodate the high volume of visitors who come to the sauna space each day. We added private changing facilities and secure locker storage to improve the guest check-in experience and remove bottlenecks in between sauna sessions. The space is natural, light, and cleansing.
Victorian Brownstone Remodel
I designed this kitchen and main floor powder room for a couple who purchased a second home right down the street from the home they first lived together as a married couple. We wanted the design of the new space to give a nod to the Victorian era of the early 1900s, when the building was originally built, so we introduced elements like vintage inspired plumbing fittings and William Morris wallpaper patterns.
North Shore Basement Remodel
We finished an entire basement to almost double the liveable square footage of this couple’s home so they could have enough space for their numerous children and grandchildren to gather. I drew inspiration from the timber-framed details in the upper levels of the home and the textured & picturesque geology of Minnesota’s North Shore along Lake Superior, on which the home sits!
Modern Chef’s Kitchen
A kitchen fit for two traveling wildlife and environmental biologists and cooking extraordinaires! These homeowners needed a space to entertain large groups for dinner parties, and wanted the kitchen to be the rallying point for guests to gather and mingle with wine while dinner is prepared. You’ll spy their beautiful collection of art, pottery, and homewares, collected over the years from their travels. I prepared all construction documentation and managed the execution of the remodel for a fellow designer, who took a personal leave of absence during the duration of the installation of this project.
Rustic Cabin Kitchen
This new kitchen space was designed for a young, growing family in a small town in the north woods of Minnesota. We knocked down the walls around the stairway in the center of the home to give the family a view of the little lake they reside on from the kitchen island. They love their rustic setting, but also love classic transitional design, so this space became a marriage of their two loves!
Colorful Cape Cod Kitchen
What was once a small, dated, and dim space is now a delightful, colorful kitchen that makes for a much more pleasant place to cook and enjoy a morning coffee. We kept the original layout of the kitchen, but removed soffits to extend cabinetry all the way to the ceiling, adding additional storage and making the room feel more expansive.
London Road Primary Bathroom
We took the dated 90’s out of this primary bathroom and took the space in a modern-classic direction instead. We reconfigured the floor plans of the bathroom and primary walk-in-closet for better flow and a more open layout.
Green Victorian Garden Kitchen
We remodeled this kitchen in a 1890s Duluth Victorian home for an avid gardener and her family. I introduced some Victorian-era floral wallpaper to bring the garden inside to enjoy all year round.
4th Street Family Kitchen
This kitchen remodel was a true jigsaw puzzle. We rearranged this space and squeezed every 1/4 of an inch of space out of this room to fit a full-sized dishwasher (a luxury for this family!) and quadrupled the counter space.