Business Details
Interior Design & Remodeling Experts in Eugene
At Penates Design, we specialize in creating soul-satisfying interior spaces tailored to your unique lifestyle and needs. Founded by Michelle Molloy, a Professional Interior Designer with over 25 years of experience and NCIDQ accreditation, our approach blends intuitive design with practical functionality. We focus on helping clients, particularly creative independent women and retirees, transform their homes into sanctuaries through services like kitchen and bath remodeling, low-vision home adaptations, color and lighting consultations, and space planning.Our work emphasizes harmony with natural life cycles and energy, ensuring spaces nurture both people and their environment. With accolades such as the 2010 REX Award for Universal Design and recognition from ASID and AARP, we bring expertise and innovation to every project. Whether simplifying current spaces or planning major transitions, we guide clients through a collaborative process to achieve lasting, beautiful results.
Services
Kitchen Remodeling
Bath Remodeling
Low Vision Modifications
Color Consultation
Space Planning
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in interior design and remodeling.
- Our founder is NCIDQ accredited and a LEED AP for sustainable practices.
- Specialize in low-vision home modifications for safer, more accessible living.
- Award-winning work recognized by the ASID and REX Award programs.
- Proven track record with AARP partnerships and community-focused projects.
Associations and certifications
- NCIDQ
- LEED AP
What people say
Changed peoples lives
Safe and beautiful spaces
Expertise in low vision design
Collaborative process
Award-winning results
Services
Kitchen Remodeling
Transform your kitchen with tailored layouts, modern appliances, and functional storage solutions. Our designs prioritize workflow efficiency, aesthetic appeal, and durability, ensuring spaces that meet your cooking, entertaining, and daily living needs while maintaining budget and timeline.
Low Vision Modifications
Enhance safety and independence through lighting upgrades, high-contrast color schemes, and furniture arrangements optimized for low-vision residents. Solutions combine practicality with elegance to create livable, barrier-free environments that support aging in place.
Color Consultation
Select hues that reflect your personality and improve usability. Our expertise balances trend-driven palettes with functional choices, from vibrant tones for creative spaces to calming shades for relaxation and visual clarity in low-light conditions.
Space Planning
Maximize your homes potential with strategic furniture placement, traffic flow optimization, and multi-functional zones. We create layouts that adapt to evolving needs, whether for downsizing, hosting, or integrating work-from-home areas.
People
Michelle Molloy
Founder, Interior Designer
Michelle Molloy, ASID, LEED AP, brings over 25 years of interior design experience to Penates Design. Accredited by NCIDQ, her award-winning work focuses on intuitive, functional spaces for low-vision clients and retirees, blending environmental harmony with practical design.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We offer kitchen/bath remodeling, low-vision home adaptations, color/lighting consultations, and space planning to create personalized, functional living environments.
How do you approach low-vision design?
Our adaptations include enhanced lighting, contrasting color schemes, and accessible layouts to improve safety and independence while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Can you help with small space optimization?
Yes, we specialize in maximizing functionality in compact areas through clever storage solutions, multipurpose furniture, and strategic spatial organization.
What certifications do you hold?
Our founder holds NCIDQ accreditation and LEED AP certification, reflecting expertise in interior design standards and sustainable practices.
Do you work with senior clients?
Yes, we focus on aging-in-place design, including mobility enhancements and universal design principles tailored to retirees' evolving needs.
