Renate Ruby
Interior Designer, Color Consultant and Design Support Coach

Renate Ruby Design

Websites:

• Renate Ruby Design
• Etsy - Rubickel is my seller name - see my wool felt accessories!
• Blog - musings on all things related to home and desgin

OK, Interior Designer, that's pretty self explanitory. Color Consultant, that makes sense, but a Design Support Coach...What's that? Well - I find that these days many people want to do much of the work (and the fun) of interior design themselves, DIY and all that. HOWEVER, those same people, while very enthusiastic about finding things online and on eBay are sometimes a bit confused about what their design goals are, what works, what doesn't, and why. I'm there for you. I'll help you clarify your goals, edit your ideas, and send you on your merry way to complete your vision all on your own. Doing it yourself doesn't have to mean doing it alone.

For those who want an old school experience of just having a professional designer take care of all the details of pulling your home together, I can do that as well. It's all about doing whatever is necessary to help my clients feel at home, and enjoy the process of getting there.

I really love helping people understand the design strengths of the home they have, what the stylistic constraints are they should work with to preserve the integrity of the house and how far they can stretch that style without breaking it.

Patience with spreadsheets. Vision is wonderful, but without spreadsheets it won't become reality. Come on left brain, don't fail me now!

I have a degree from the University of Oregon in Eugene where I studied design for the theater as well as interior architecture.

I have 20 years experience in the interior design field.