When two busy young doctors and their three children move into the Madison Park House, they rely on interior designer Kirsten Connor's keen eye to make their new place their home. One of the key goals on their list is to create a cozy and functional bedroom.
“We still had furniture from college there,” Connor said. “She wanted a writing desk to work on, and he wanted a comfortable customized sofa where he could stretch his legs and work.”
Conner had already made her Seattle living room a place for her family to gather and relax, and she took inspiration from that space to guide her design decisions into her bedroom.
“I approached this by creating a peaceful sanctuary with a transitional style and Old World-inspired items that complemented the living room,” she said.
Connor sourced several items from the Seattle Design Center showroom, including Kravet, DFG, Trammell-Gagne, and Pindler. Connor's mission is to help people “love where they live,” and she helped this family accomplish that twice.
She has been in the home beautification business for nearly 20 years and is a graduate of Bellevue College of Design and Syracuse University. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including Domino, Real Simple, Wall Street Journal, Homes & Gardens, and more.
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Seattle Design Center's “Find A Designer” program helps connect potential customers with designers who fit their needs. Whether you're looking for a visionary for a home renovation, redesign, or creative project, SDC's programs simplify your search process and include showrooms only accessible to industry professionals You can find sources in all showrooms. You can find a list of designers online by visiting Find a Designer — Seattle Design Center. Simply click on the designer's page and email or call them directly to get started.
When should you hire a professional?
“When you're having a hard time decluttering your home and you think your energy and time would be better spent elsewhere, an interior designer can guide you, help you define what you want and need, and provide training, industry… We can combine our knowledge, vendor relationships, and create something unique.'' Tell us and do it.'' “The idea is simple, but the implementation is difficult,” Connor said.
