ABOUT ME
Two of my lifelong passions are beautiful spaces and the great outdoors which makes practicing interior design in the Elk Mountains of Colorado a dream come true. I have been blessed with the opportunity to apply my talents in a variety of homes and businesses in the Gunnison Valley.
Being creative was a necessity in my life from the beginning so when choosing a career there was no doubt it had to be something with an artistic element. Earning a BFA from the department of Art and Design at Fort Hays State University allowed me to broaden my skills and practice working one on one with people throughout the design profession. While I had found my calling in Kansas, I soon realized that I needed to reside in my personal paradise.
Some of my favorite memories growing up took place in the Gunnison Valley as my parents brought our family to Crested Butte for the first time in 1989. It was an easy decision to move here in September 2007. Later that fall, I met my husband Josh. Together with our three children, we have happily settled into a simple life in a quaint little town. We continue to love a lifestyle of hiking, biking, rafting, snow skiing and simply exploring our spectacular backyard.
Through the years I have enjoyed making wonderful connections with locals and professionals in the area. With hard work and the fantastic support of my loved ones and clients, I have been able to grow a successful freelance interior design business.
A special thanks to all who have been involved and I look forward to a bright future of beautiful design.
Testimonials
“Laura quickly grasped what kind of “look” I was interested in. Despite living two time zones away from her, we fairly quickly completed the entire place. What I like most about working with Laura is she takes the initiative; she made several suggestions about things I was not inclined to want to do at first; but in the end, I was delighted... Laura is able to combine two skills that usually do not co-exist in one person – creativity and organization. I am thrilled with the results and would not hesitate to recommend her."
Mike Hersh
"We couldn't have had a better experience working with Laura and I have to say we created the most beautiful bedroom ever! Thanks Laura for making our oasis such an amazingly beautiful place!"
Jason and Carrie Leonard
"When we decided to update our corporate headquarters, we contacted Laura. We had two challenges – to reconfigure the space to be functional for the different departments that would be sharing the building, and to update the décor in a way that would be pleasing to both employees and customers. Laura was able to create a design that met both objectives and we are thrilled with the results. We are especially pleased with the new look she created for our customer reception and retail area, including beautiful displays for our products and services. The rich furnishings and earth tones Laura chose for us are warm, inviting, and are sure to be enjoyed by all who enter the building. We loved working with Laura and found peace of mind being guided by her expertise throughout the process.
Donna Van Allen
"Laura was able to come into my home and easily zero in on the predominant shades of color to help me choose three colors which work together perfectly in my open floor plan living space. The colors chosen set the mood that I was striving for in the area."
Sandy McNamara
"Laura is delightful. She has great ideas, is organized and pro-active. I thoroughly enjoy working with her."
Susan Padon