In-Home Designer

Experience: 10 Years

tfrench@furniturefair.net

Louisville, KY

With over 10 years of design experience, Teresa believes that every home should tell the story of the people who live in it. Inspired by Nate Berkus, she blends traditional and contemporary styles with a timeless neutral palette, creating spaces that are both inviting and personal. Teresa works closely with her clients to incorporate meaningful pieces, ensuring each design feels authentic and uniquely their own.

Believing that every home should reflect the people who live in it, Teresa designs with a focus on weaving her clients’ stories into each space. Inspired by Nate Berkus, she values the idea that interiors should be both beautiful and meaningful. Teresa blends traditional and contemporary elements with a neutral palette, creating a timeless backdrop that allows her clients’ personalities to shine. She encourages them to bring forward cherished items, artwork, and collections that can be thoughtfully incorporated into the design. Her goal is to craft spaces that are not only stylish and inviting but also deeply personal—homes that tell an authentic story unique to each family.

Nate Berkus stands out as Teresa’s favorite designer for several reasons:

1. Storytelling Through Design:Teresa admires Berkus’s philosophy that every home should tell a story. She values how he thoughtfully incorporates personal and meaningful elements into a space, reflecting the lives of the people who live there. Teresa embraces this same approach, ensuring her clients’ homes feel authentic and deeply personal.
2. Neutral Palette: Teresa is drawn to Berkus’s use of a neutral color palette, appreciating how it creates a timeless and versatile foundation. She uses this technique in her own work to build a calm, cohesive backdrop that allows her clients’ stories and personal touches to shine.
3. Blending Traditional and Contemporary Styles:Teresa also appreciates how Berkus seamlessly combines traditional and contemporary design elements. Inspired by this balance, she strives to create spaces that are both classic and modern, tailored to reflect each client’s unique style.