Residential Design

Beautiful solutions for real life.

Whether you're building, renovating, or simply trying to make your home work better, every service is designed to bring clarity, confidence, and thoughtful direction to the decisions ahead.

Design help that meets you where you are.

Every project begins in a different place.

Some clients are planning a new build.

Others are renovating a home they've loved for years.

Some have one room that never quite feels right.

Wherever you're starting, I'll meet you there with thoughtful guidance, clear recommendations, and a plan that fits your home, your goals, and your budget.

  • Full Service Design

    We'll take it from here.

    From concept through installation, I'll guide every decision and manage every detail.

  • Design Planning

    A complete design plan you can bring to life.

    Thoughtful planning, selections, and documentation you or your contractor can implement with confidence.

  • Signature Refresh

    Thoughtful guidance for one room or your next step.

    Professional recommendations and a curated roadmap you can put into action at your own pace.

  • Ongoing Design Support

    Support whenever you need another perspective.

    Flexible guidance for established clients as projects evolve and new questions arise.

You don't have to have it all figured out.

Most people don't.

Whether you're planning one room or an entire home, we'll start with a conversation and find the right path forward together.

The Signature Refresh

A thoughtful plan for one room or your next step.

Family room featuring jewel toned green sofa by Nink Design Studio in Traverse City, Michigan

Not every project needs detailed construction drawings or full-service implementation. Sometimes you simply need an experienced designer to help you make thoughtful decisions, see new possibilities, and create a clear plan for moving forward.

The Signature Refresh is a streamlined design experience that combines professional guidance with carefully curated recommendations tailored to your home, your style, and your goals. Whether you're refreshing a single room, selecting finishes, choosing furnishings, or pulling together ideas you've been collecting for months, you'll leave with a practical plan you can confidently implement at your own pace.

What’s Included

• Up to 2 hours of in-home consultation

• Review of your goals, priorities, style, and budget

• Thoughtful recommendations for layout, furnishings, finishes, and color

• Curated selections with shopping links or trusted local sources

• A clear, actionable design plan

Up to 2 hours of follow-up support as you begin implementing your plan

A Great Fit if…

You're ready to improve a space, make confident design decisions, or finally tackle a project that's been waiting for the right starting point.

Design Planning

A complete design plan you can confidently bring to life.

A designer's desk with fabric sample swatches, architectural plans, a small potted succulent, a tape measure, a ruler, and various material samples.

Some clients want expert guidance and a comprehensive plan, but prefer to manage purchasing and implementation themselves. Others already have a trusted contractor and simply want the confidence of knowing every decision has been thoughtfully considered before construction begins.

Design Planning focuses on the thinking behind a successful project. Together, we'll develop a cohesive design that reflects how you live, functions beautifully, and provides the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.

You'll receive a complete design plan that may include space planning, layouts, finish and fixture selections, furnishings, lighting, cabinetry guidance, material specifications, and supporting documentation tailored to your project.

When the planning is complete, you'll have everything you need to confidently bring your project to life on your own or alongside your contractor.

A Great Fit If…

You want the expertise, planning, and design direction without ongoing project management or implementation services.

Good design doesn't end with the big decisions.

Full-Service Design

We'll take it from here.

Kitchen remodel in historic home by Nink Design Studio in Traverse City, Michigan.
Kitchen remodel in historic home by Nink Design Studio in Traverse City, Michigan.

Some projects deserve more than good ideas. They deserve a trusted partner to guide every decision, coordinate every detail, and keep the entire process moving forward.

Full-Service Design is for clients who want a beautifully finished result without managing every moving piece themselves. Whether we're transforming a single room or overseeing a larger renovation or new build, I'll guide the project from early concepts through installation, working closely with contractors, vendors, and trades to ensure every detail comes together as intended.

Two ways to work together:

You Implement

You'll receive a comprehensive design plan, including layouts, finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and detailed selections, ready for you or your contractor to bring to life.

We Handle Everything

I'll remain involved throughout the project, coordinating purchasing, order management, receiving, contractor collaboration, installation, and final styling so you can enjoy the process as much as the finished space.

A Great Fit if…

You'd rather spend your time enjoying the transformation than managing it.

Ongoing Design Support

Support whenever you need another perspective.

Custom mudroom bench and cubby area by Nink Design Studio in Traverse City, Michigan

The best design relationships don't always end when the project is complete. Homes evolve, priorities change, and new ideas naturally emerge over time.

Ongoing Design Support is available exclusively to established clients, allowing you to continue working with a designer who already understands your home, your style, and your goals. Whether you're selecting artwork, sourcing furniture, planning another room, or simply looking for a trusted second opinion before making a decision, expert guidance is only a conversation away.

How It Works

• Choose a 5- or 10-hour package

• Use your hours over three months

• Schedule time whenever you need support

A Great Fit if…

You'd like an experienced design partner to call on as your home continues to evolve.

Beautiful solutions for real life.

Want to know how I think?

If you'd like a better sense of how I approach homes, planning, and everyday living, I've written a growing collection of essays that explore the ideas behind my work.

Every project starts with a conversation.

Whether you already know which service feels like the right fit or you're simply ready to talk through your project, I'd love to hear what you're planning.