Business Details
Your Trusted Interior Designer in Reno
With over 35 years of dedicated service in the interior design industry, I have built a reputation for creating spaces that reflect my clients' unique tastes and lifestyles. My approach prioritizes client goals over personal influence, ensuring every project results in a home that feels both functional and deeply personal. Certified by the Certified Interior Designers of California (CCIDC) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), I bring technical expertise and artistic vision to every engagement.My career includes founding Reno's first high-end consignment space and establishing strong relationships with artisans across woodworking, textiles, and lighting trades. I specialize in transforming existing meaningful elementslike family heirlooms or hobby-related itemsinto cohesive design foundations, creating living spaces rather than showrooms. My experience spans room makeovers, functional redesigns, and comprehensive interior updates, serving clients in Reno and the Tahoe basin region.
Services
Room Makeover
Remodeling and Updating
Practical Design
New Look
Interior Design Consultation
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of interior design experience
- Client-focused approach without personal influence
- Established network of specialized artisans
- Expertise in incorporating meaningful personal elements
- Proven track record with Reno/Tahoe clientele
Associations and certifications
- CCIDC
- ASID
Services
Room Makeover
Transform existing spaces to meet new functional needs or aesthetic preferences. This service focuses on cost-effective updates that enhance utility and home value through dedicated consultation sessions. Projects range from minor adjustments to comprehensive redesigns, always prioritizing client-defined goals and lifestyle requirements.
Practical Design
Optimize room functionality for multi-purpose use through architectural modifications and strategic design choices. Solutions include wall reconfiguration, storage optimization, and niche creation to maximize space efficiency while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Tailored for clients needing flexible living arrangements without compromising design integrity.
New Look
Create distinctive interiors through coordinated wall treatments, flooring, and furnishing selections. This service incorporates global design elements and curated antiques to develop personalized spaces. Includes window treatments, lighting design, and art placement to achieve one-of-a-kind environments reflecting client personality and taste.
Interior Design Consultation
Professional guidance for homeowners seeking expert design input. Covers space planning, material selection, and implementation strategies during structured appointment sessions. Focuses on translating client vision into actionable plans while leveraging 35+ years of industry expertise and artisan network resources.
Remodeling and Updating
Comprehensive updates for specific rooms including kitchens, home offices, and entertainment spaces. Combines functional improvements with aesthetic enhancements through coordinated material selection and trades coordination. Addresses both structural modifications and decorative elements to achieve modernized, efficient living environments.
People
Carol Douglass
Interior Designer
Certified interior designer with 35+ years experience in Reno and Tahoe. ASID/CCIDC certified, specializing in client-driven designs that incorporate meaningful personal elements into functional living spaces through expert artisan collaboration.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
I provide room makeovers, practical design solutions, style updates, and comprehensive remodeling services for kitchens, home offices, and entertainment spaces.
How do you approach client projects?
I prioritize client goals by incorporating meaningful personal elements into designs without imposing my own style preferences during structured consultation sessions.
What areas do you serve?
I serve clients in Reno and the Tahoe basin region, with established relationships supporting East and West Coast design markets.
What makes your design approach unique?
I specialize in creating cohesive spaces around meaningful personal items, transforming functional needs into aesthetically pleasing living environments through artisan collaboration.
