My focus is on high-end residential interior design and renovations

Every project is different, and I welcome complexity.

The ideal engagement covers the full scope of the process, from initial concept to construction completion, but any of the services below can be booked individually.

Fees will be determined based on the scope and size of the project.

Frequently asked questions

How many projects do you take on at a time?

It depends on scope. A large-scale residential renovation across greater Boston and New England, the kind that involves full construction documents, contractor coordination, and months on site, occupies a different kind of bandwidth than a focused interior design engagement. I typically carry one or two major projects at a time, and depending on where they are in the process, I can take on smaller interior design projects alongside them. If you're not sure where your project falls, the discovery call is the right place to figure that out together.

Do you manage the contractor or do I need to do that myself?

On complex residential renovations and new builds across greater Boston and New England, I strongly recommend being involved through the construction phase. Field conditions almost always surface decisions that weren't on the drawings: a wall opens up and something unexpected is behind it, a dimension is off, a material needs to be reconsidered on the spot. Those are design calls, and they need to be made promptly and correctly or the project drifts. My role on site is not to supervise the contractor's work. I collaborate with vetted professionals who know what they're doing, and I trust them to do it. What I'm there for is the design. Design support through construction is available as part of a full-scope engagement or as a standalone service. We'll discuss what makes sense for your project during the discovery call.

Do you design only the interiors?

No. My background is in architecture, and that shapes how I approach every project. I produce full construction documents including architectural plans, sections, and elevations. I design additions and full spatial reconfigurations, not just finishes and furniture. The difference in practice is that I can take a renovation from the earliest spatial idea all the way through construction completion and furnishing without handing off the design thread to someone else. For projects in greater Boston and New England that require a licensed architect of record for structural work, I work in collaboration with one, handling the full interior scope while they manage the envelope.

Can I hire you just for the design, without design support through construction?

Yes. Not every project requires design support through construction, and not every client wants it. If you have a contractor you trust and a project that is relatively straightforward, a design-only engagement can make sense. I'll take the project through full design development and construction documents, hand off a complete package, and be available for questions as needed. That said, on complex renovations I'd always recommend keeping me involved through construction, for the reasons described above. We'll figure out the right scope together during the discovery call.

What size projects do you work on?

There's no fixed minimum or maximum. My focus is single family residential, and the projects in my portfolio range from focused interior design engagements to full-scale historic renovations and additions above 4,000 square feet across greater Boston and New England. I also take on commercial interior design projects where the scope doesn't require a US architectural license, such as office interiors and hospitality spaces. What matters more than size or type is complexity and fit. I'm drawn to projects that have something interesting to solve, a difficult site, a historic property, a layout that isn't working, a client with a strong point of view. If your project has that quality, I'd like to hear about it regardless of square footage.

Do you work outside Greater Boston?

My base is Lancaster, MA, and most of my projects are in greater Boston and the surrounding towns. That said, I've worked throughout New England and I'm open to projects further afield when the fit is right. Distance is a conversation, not a barrier. If you're outside the area and have a project worth discussing, reach out.

My house isn't historic, can you still work on it?

Absolutely. Historic properties are a specialty, not a requirement. The greater Boston area and New England in general have a high concentration of historical properties, although my portfolio includes contemporary homes, split-level reconfigurations, modern apartments, and new construction interiors alongside colonial revivals and landmark buildings. What I bring to every project regardless of age is the same approach: working with what the building already is, understanding its logic, and making interventions that feel considered rather than imposed. A house doesn't need to be old to deserve that kind of attention.

What does the process look like from first conversation to finished renovation?

It starts with a discovery call, free, where we talk through your project, your goals, and whether we're a good fit. If we move forward, I send you a detailed questionnaire to capture your priorities, preferences, and functional needs in writing before we've spent a single hour together. I also set up a shared Pinterest board where I encourage you to add anything that sets the right mood for each space, not just room photos, a painting, a landscape, a fashion image, anything that carries the feeling you're after. People often find it easier to communicate atmosphere than specifics, and that board becomes a design brief in its own right.

From there I conduct an existing conditions survey, measuring and photographing the space and drafting it digitally. Design development follows: plans, elevations, and where useful, photographic simulations either composited directly onto existing photos of the space or as full 3D models, depending on the complexity of the project and what will actually help you make decisions with confidence.

Once the design direction is approved, I produce a pricing set for contractor bidding, which includes a full narrative scope of work. I can also accompany you to showrooms to select materials and finishes in person. The construction document set follows, and depending on the scope, I produce complete schedules for everything the project requires, from plumbing fixtures and decorative lighting to tiles, stone, paint, and furniture by room, with purchase links for each item.

I help you select a contractor if you don't have one, and depending on the scope, I remain involved through the construction phase to handle the design decisions that inevitably come up on site. Every step involves clear communication and your direct input. You're never handed off to an assistant or left wondering where things stand.

All of these steps apply when I'm hired for the full scope of the project, which is my preference and where I can add the most value. But it's not a requirement. Some clients need only a set of plans, others want help choosing furniture, others want photographic simulations before committing to a design direction. Any individual service can be engaged on its own, and we'll put together a scope that fits both your project and your design budget.

Do you purchase items on my behalf and mark them up?

No, and that's a deliberate choice. Many designers make a significant portion of their income through trade pricing markups. I don't work that way because it creates a conflict of interest: the best product for you and the product with the highest margin for me are not always the same thing. When I have access to trade pricing, which I usually do, I pass it directly to you and you purchase the items yourself.

That said, I do recommend clients let the contractor purchase and supply things like plumbing fixtures and electrical equipment. The reason is practical: if something arrives damaged or with a missing component, that becomes the contractor's problem to resolve, which is exactly where you want it. For decorative items like furniture, lighting fixtures, wallcoverings, tiles, and stone, purchasing directly with the trade discount I secure for you is straightforward and works well.

How do you charge for your services?

My fees are based on the scope and complexity of the project. For a full-scope renovation engagement, my fee generally starts around 5% of the construction cost, though it varies with the complexity and scale of the project. That includes everything: spatial design, construction documents, material and finish specification, furniture selection and design support through construction. Massachusetts is generally an expensive market for design services, and that breadth of scope within a single fee is unusual. It's possible because of how I'm structured and how I was trained. European architectural education treats the building as a single cohesive vision, aesthetic and functional, from the spatial organization down to the door handles. The separation between architecture and interior design is virtually nonexistent, and that carries through into how I practice. I carry the full design vision myself, without employees or the overhead that comes with them, and without the internal draft-and-revision cycle that accumulates billable hours at larger firms. What you're paying for is direct access to one person from the first sketch to the last site visit, with no handoffs and no dilution.

For smaller engagements and partial-scope services, including collaborations with architects where the building envelope is already designed and I'm brought in for the interiors, I usually work at an hourly rate. Those projects have their own appeal: it's great to work with a strong architectural framework someone else has already made beautiful. Either way, you'll have a clear proposal before we begin. There are no surprises mid-project.

To maintain the high level of quality and clear communication my clients expect, I personally oversee a select few renovations at a time.