Decorating Solutions - Decorators
LAURA HOFFMAN - Appleton
Laura Hoffman has been designing homes for over 20 years. She has worked on homes in various stages, and on many different budgets. She has been involved in the building process from initial plans, to picking out every hinge and doorknob, to remodeling, to just giving advice on paint colors for that special room in your home.
Laura is well versed in all areas of design. Talk to any of her former clients, and they will tell you she’s able to connect on a personal level. She will take the time to listen to your thoughts and ideas. That connection helps her understand your style, bring your vision to life, and meet the needs of your family.
Contact Laura at (920) 757-2252 or
[email protected]
JULIANNE KANUGH - Appleton
Julianne loves the challenge in redesigning a space. With more than 25 years of experience, she is very qualified to assist in all areas of design. Her inspiration comes from art, nature, and the many places she has traveled and people she has met along the way. Her philosophy has always been, "Form follows function” and "Quality before quantity".
Whether you are building a new home, remodeling, or just freshening up a room with the newest trends - no job is too big or too small. Julianne will help remove the stress from a project and allow clients more free time with family and friends. She would love to be your decorator!
Contact Julianne at (920) 757-2259 or
[email protected]
DEBBIE GRAY - Madison East
Debbie Gray has a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, and more than 30 years of design experience including everything from designing commercial and residential interiors, to creating showroom displays, to wholesale accessory and furniture buying, and everything in between! Drawing on her diverse design experience allows her to bring your project to life—from start to finish. Debbie’s loves the endless array of furniture and accessories that are available at Steinhafels.
Debbie’s goal as your designer is to build a partnership allowing her to create an environment that is a reflection of you and your family, that compliments your lifestyle, and that highlights your design style. She will listen to your wants and needs, and finding the best way to incorporate them into your design plan. It's a busy world and there are a lot of demands on your time. Enjoy some free time while she handles the details!
Contact Debbie at (262) 436-0960 or [email protected]
MICHELLE KAHL - Madison East
Michelle Kahl has a degree in Interior Design from Madison College, and she likes to bring a fresh perspective to the latest trends and styles. Michelle is intrigued by every part of the design process--from selecting furniture and fabric, flooring, paint colors, window treatments and lighting... to creating floor plans and completing a space with accessories.
The most important part of the design process for Michelle is listening. Listening to her clients’ wishes allows her to create a design that will not only suit their design style, but their lifestyle as well. Her goal is to create a stress-free and smooth process that in the end is going to save clients’ time and money. It is important to her to work within your preferred style, and create a one of a kind space that you are happy to call home!
Contact Michelle at (262-436-0955) or
[email protected]
KERI RUSSONIELLO - Madison West
Keri Russoniello grew up in New Jersey, her passion for design has it roots in Madison, where she visited during summer vacations. The charms, and quality lifesyles of this area sparked her love of creating beautiful homes to enrich the lives of individuals and families. The spark led to a 30 year career that has covered a wide spectrum of home design and decor - from hands on designing and fabricating of custom window treatments, to designing and coordinating the remake of entire living spaces. Keri has helped countless clients with design projects big and small. As a member of the Steinhafels team, Keri will carefully listen to your needs and desires, and always guide you to the best choices of color, fabrics, accessories, furniture, and spatial planning.
The result - wonderful living spaces providing continuous enjoyment for you and your family!
Contact Keri at (262)436-8853 or
[email protected]
PATTI STINDT – Madison East
Patti Stindt has been an interior designer for more than 14 years. She specializes in residential and commercial design, including new home construction and remodeling. Her design philosophy encompasses styles from contemporary to traditional, and everything in between.
She adds, “What I love about being a designer at Steinhafels is the ability to create a complete project. I can design a room from floor to ceiling with the countless possibilities I have with custom options. My job is to ensure all the elements are cohesive-including furniture and placement, wall treatments, lighting, art, accessories, and custom window treatments.”
Contact Patti at (262) 436-0964 or
[email protected]
DAWN ADAMEC - Waukesha
Dawn has been in the design business more than 20 years and she loves her job. She specializes in new construction and remodeling, and has done countless projects in both residential and commercial settings. Dawn really loves that Steinhafels has all the products she could possibly need to finish an interior design project - from furniture, to accessories, and everything in between!
She loves when a customer says at the end of a project, "You really got me, you really got my style". Dawn thinks that most important part of being a good interior designer is being a good listener, and finding out what a customer's needs and wants truly are.
Contact Dawn at (262)436-8764
or [email protected]
DEVIN BAGDASSIAN - Waukesha
Devin Bagdassian has a Bachelor’s degree in Retail Merchandising and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and years of experience in textiles--from corporate level, to store level, to design.
Devin has always loved design and style, and wants your design experience to be fun and enjoyable. She can help you create the home that everyone else wants! She’ll use your vision to design a house that's the talk of the neighborhood…a home where stress melts away, and a place where you can enjoy family and friends.
Contact Devin at (262)436-8774 or
[email protected]
Rachel Chairez (Clark) - Kenosha
Rachel Chairez is an Interior Decorator who understands that redesigning a space can be stressful and time-consuming, whether it’s a new home, or the same space they’ve lived in for years. Her goal is to help clients create a space that reflects who they are, and functions with their lifestyle… while making the entire process fun and stress-free! Rachel has been in customer service for more than 12 years, including project management, and visual merchandising.
Rachel’s loves to see how thrilled her clients are when their dream spaces become reality! She loves working with contrasting colors, utilizing a mixture of textures and materials, as well as incorporating a favorite older piece of furniture with new items. She can assist with everything from space planning, to selecting furniture and accessories, to the selection of coordinating window treatments and accessories. Rachel looks forward to working with you and seeing what you can create together!
Contact Rachel at (262)436-8860 or
[email protected]
AMBER FERRY - Oak Creek
Amber Ferry says creativity has always been her calling. Her personal design style has a sophisticated vibe--an eclectic mix of styles that seamlessly blend bold, timeless colors and geometric forms. Her leap from design as a passion to a profession started when she earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The Art Institutes.
Initially Amber’s career focused on commercial design, and she worked with experienced interior designers and architects to design interiors for businesses. Over time she grew to love creating residential design, and space-planning homes. Her goal as an interior designer is to make every effort to design a space with her client’s comfort and unique style in mind.
Contact Amber at (262) 278-4967 or [email protected]
CECILY GAITAN - Kenosha
Cecily Gaitan has her Associates Degree in Applied Science of Interior Design. She also has certificates for Fundamentals of Interior Design, History of Design and the Decorative Arts, and sustainable Design. She is always keeping up with the latest and greatest styles and trends. Cecily believes furnishing your home shouldn’t be a stressful or overwhelming process. Whether it’s just adding accessories to finish off a room, or furnishing an entire home--having a designer by your side to guide you through the process will make you more at ease.
Cecily enjoys space planning and figuring out the best way to make a room functional. She has a great eye for color, and also loves mixing textures and materials. Cecily feels that nothing is more rewarding than a client being happy with a design. She looks forward to working with you, and can’t wait to make your dream home a reality!
Contact Cecily at (262) 278-4982 or [email protected]
LORI GREEN - Greenfield
Lori Green has worked at Steinhafels for more than 21 years. Her design experience includes residential homes, commercial businesses, churches and schools, and senior living facilities.
She explains, “I am an attentive listener and each project I do is unique. Decorating is not always instant. You need to go out and search for things you really like and fill your home with objects that have meaning to you.” She adds, “Great style is achievable on any budget!”
Contact Lori at (262)436-4626
or [email protected]
Emily Lindsley - Kenosha
Emily Lindsley is an interior designer with a Bachelor of Arts degree from UW-Green Bay, with a double major in Fine Arts & Design.
For Emily, design is all about color, texture, and most importantly, balance, in order to achieve a clean and uncluttered look. Emily believes a home should be comfortable, a place where you can be yourself and unwind. It’s a place where you’ve created many memories, and also a place to entertain. As your designer, she will work to maintain your personality and help you make your home one you’re proud to show guests. She will use space planning to make sure your home functions in a way that makes your tasks as easy as possible. Emily will listen to your needs and ideas in order to interpret your style.
Contact Emily at (262)436-8832 or
[email protected]
BETH KEALY – Menomonee Falls
Beth Kealy has more than 10 years of interior design experience. She has successfully conquered challenging layouts and obstacles--resulting in unique design solutions catered to each individual client.
She explains, “With Steinhafels’ Decorating Solutions program, my goal is to customize your space to best fit your needs and budget. I can provide the total package from our massive warehouse of in-stock merchandise, to custom orders as unique as you are. I work with my design clients to create a design solution that not only improves comfort, organization and aesthetics, but most importantly a design that is an extension of their personality.”
Contact Beth at (262)437-2149
or [email protected]
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AARON KELLER – Menomonee Falls
Aaron Keller knows that decorating can be overwhelming at times. He wants to make the process fun and easy, and help you express yourself in your home. He has decorated hundreds of spaces ranging from traditional to transitional, to contemporary and rustic.
He says, “I have access to over 100,000 square feet of furniture, which includes thousands of fabric choices and accessories. Our program also allows me the flexibility to utilize out of store resources to help you complete your home. I can help with paint selection, flooring, drapes, home remodels, and every other aspect of your home.”
Contact Aaron at (262)437-2136
or [email protected]
JENII KLUVER – Oak Creek
Jenii Kluver has a degree in Interior Design from Gateway Technical College. She has plenty of fresh, new ideas to turn your house into the home of your dreams! Jenii’s favorite part of designing is the look on clients’ faces when they see the finished product. Her favorite style is rustic mixed with traditional. She loves reclaimed woods and distressed finishes mixed with nailhead trim and clean lines.
Jenii’s specialty is space planning. If you have a tricky space with obstacles, or not much space at all, she’s the designer for you! Whether you want comfortable and functional, or stylish and ornate, you will enjoy the stress-free process of working with a Steinhafels’ “Decorating Solutions” Interior Designer.
Contact Jeni at (262)278-4953
or [email protected]
John Newell - Kenosha
John Newell has twenty years of design experience to draw from to help you create the beautiful, functional home of your dreams.
When beginning any large or small design project, John feels the biggest hurdle to overcome is developing a plan of attack. As your designer, he will listen to your ideas, and work with you to define how you would like to use the space you want to create. Keeping that in mind, he can help you make proper color, layout, and furniture selections to uniquely furnish the space to fit your personal needs. Designing your space is not an obstacle you need to tackle on your own. Let John help, and collaborate with you to find exactly what you're REALLY looking for in that room.
Contact John at (262)436-8836 or
[email protected]
LINDA PATTI - Waukesha
Linda Patti has been with Steinhafels for more than 24 years, and has decorated more than 700 homes. From modest condos to mansions in Lake Country, she has done it all! Linda has also been featured multiple times in Parade of Homes, and has worked on new construction projects.
Linda has designed and decorated corporate reception areas, offices, and conference rooms ranging from doctors and lawyers, to restaurants and bars, and even retirement homes. She hopes you choose her for her expertise and experience. Linda’s goal is to see the smile on a client’s face after a job well done.
Contact Linda at (262)436-8806
or [email protected]
COLLEEN ROME - Greenfield
Colleen Rome has been designing for 15 years, and specializes in bringing color and vibrancy to a home that is victim to white walls.
Colleen explains, “A lot of times customers will come in and just purchase a sofa and loveseat, only to get it home and realize there is something missing, and everything else in the room looks very blah!” Colleen loves mixing different styles together to create a fun eclectic mix. No project is too big or too small!
Contact Colleen at (262)436-4635
or [email protected]
JULIE THOMPSON - Waukesha
Julie Thompson has been a designer for more than 25 years, including 10 years as an Interior Design instructor at WCTC. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, and has been featured in various publications.
She has the ability to understand both her client‘s needs and wishes. Some of Julie’s favorite rooms start with a special piece that means something to the homeowner. She can then help create a whole new room design around that one piece! She loves that interior design is ever-changing. A designer must stay within the elements of design, but is not limited to color, style, scale, and balance. She looks forward to meeting you and creating beautiful designs together!
Contact Julie at (262)436-8771
or [email protected]
JIM MALLON – Vernon Hills
Jim Mallon is proud to be a decorator with Decorating Solutions. His professional design background is in Architecture. Early in his career, he worked for architectural firms and developers. As the housing boom began in the late 80’s, he accepted a position with a national award-winning residential architectural design firm.
He explains, “My design philosophy can be best summed up in the iconic architectural axioms – “Less is More” (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe) and “Form follows Function” (Louis Sullivan). As your decorator, I will draw from your aspirations, desires and needs to help you create the room or entire house of your dreams.”
Contact Jim at (847)281-0026
or [email protected]
ANDREA ODISHOO - Vernon Hills
Andrea Odishoo has been an interior decorator for 14 years. She has a Fine Arts Degree from San Diego State University.
She explains, "Let's face it, the world around us can be noisy, chaotic and often times not very pretty. Our home becomes our sanctuary, the place we go to at the end of the day to get away from all that.... our home should be a reflection of who we are." Andrea's art background inspires her to create spaces that look and feel balanced and harmonious.
Contact Andrea at (847)281-0037
or [email protected]