The space
that surrounds you
matters.
Your home can help you be you.
I believe it makes all the difference to live in a harmonious and nourishing environment. One that provides ease to our days so that we can truly relax, that surrounds us with beauty and that brings authentic joy, that fosters connection with our selves and others, and that inspires deeper rest, play, work, health, and love — all that is most meaningful to our lives.
My Approach
My work pulls from a deep knowledge of design plus a unique mingling of practicality, empathy, and energy-awareness —and twenty years of experience helping real people in real homes.
Designer Gwen Williams
I use an elegant synthesis of the following design methods and holistic sensibilities:
Interior Design
My approach is grounded in the principles and processes of a systematic interior design framework. I optimize room layouts for function and flow, create beautiful cohesive design schemes, and specify thoughtful furnishings and finishes.
I am especially passionate about intelligent space use, warm layered lighting, cozy rugs, well-placed art, perfectly-curated paint colors, and regarding green and sustainable design considerations.
I source materials from high-quality vendors exclusive to the design trade as well as from accessible retailers, and also work with local artists and makers to bring unique and bespoke elements to you.
Interior Redesign
Whenever possible, I look for opportunities to be more resourceful and practical by using and building on what is already yours, evolving your home to meet the present moment in a very personal way.
Bringing in this sensibility may mean creatively repurposing or highlighting the hidden treasures of your life’s journey, or even creating an entirely fresh look and feel by transforming your existing belongings into a more harmonious composition.
Nature: Feng Shui + Biophilic Design
Nature is a main source of inspiration in my life and I carry this into my design work.
I believe that we are best supported when our lives are connected to nature and when even our homes honor its wisdom and beauty.
Feng Shui, translated as “wind and water,” is an ancient tradition of respectfully designing structures that are in harmony with their environment. It looks to nature to learn about the qualities of spaces that have a healthy energy flow.
At the heart of this is the fundamental principle of balance — a guiding current of my design (and life) philosophy.
I integrate Feng Shui’s timeless wisdom in a practical and intuitive, subtle but potent style.
Biophilia recognizes that humans have an innate affinity for the natural world and a need for connection to it.
Studies show that access to nature can have wide-ranging beneficial effects on important matters such as mood, health, stress, and focus.
It is my hope that your environment provides this daily nourishment to you, so I am highly attentive to factors like daylight, views, and natural imagery as well as the integration of plants and organic materials in the spaces I design.
“Our home feels like
a breath of fresh air has entered.”
A Note About Style…
As relates to our work together, my style is your style — curated. I’ll help you identify your design preferences and then use my eye, experience, good taste and resources to guide you to the elements that will work best for your space and circumstances.
I want you to feel that your home authentically reflects your personality, supports your lifestyle and wellbeing, and brings you joy every day.
As relates to my own home, I tend toward a constantly evolving and eclectic mix of bohemian and organic modern elements — soulful woods, light airy neutrals, global patterns collected on travels, colorful modern art, happy plants, layered warm lighting, and plenty of ambience.
Learn about me here.
