Meaningful spaces. Created together.
In my childhood home every piece told a story and every storied piece had a home. The “10 second tidy” was the daily approach to organization. Decorative items weren’t always trendy, but they meant something and therefore had a place. Instant gratification did not drive design choices. Spaces were built and curated over time and infused with personality: quirky art, book lined shelves, and hundreds of photographs. These pieces drove conversations and made our house a home.
Today, my family and I are creating our own meaningful spaces. With three little ones in tow, we have successfully lived through and navigated both small and large-scale renovations and additions to our own spaces. I know the dust, the endless details, the constant questions, and the endurance it takes to create functional and personalized spaces within a variety boundaries: budgets, time constraints, structural confinements, personal style and preference, and more. And even after these spaces are built and ready for move-in, you stand in them and wonder, “What now?”. I know the empty spaces and blank walls calling for a functional furniture layout and lots of personal touches. The story of the years my husband and I dated is told on a gallery wall. A wire sculpture sheep represents my first purchase from a favorite art gallery. An inherited gold bamboo mirror sits atop the first antique we purchased as newly weds. Our book collection sparks conversations, and the worn reading chairs proclaim frequent use. Home is a work in progress, a collection over time, and a place that functions well and tells our story.
What is your story? How does your space tell your story? Interior Design does not have to be intimidating, overwhelming, or purely trend-based. I hear you: HGTV and Pinterest have filled you with ideas, you are inspired, you want to be involved in the project, and now you just need a little help pulling it all together. We can work side by side to assess your existing space, determine what works, what to replace, and what to refresh. Starting from scratch or stuck in the middle and overwhelmed with the renovation or building process? Let's set up a consultation. The whole idea behind TenFour Home Design Consulting is to offer help when and where you need it and step back when and where you want to take over. After all, a space covered with your handprints will be most meaningful.
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Anna has a B.S. and M.S. in Furnishings and Interiors from the University of Georgia, where she also completed a certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Anna worked in the design industry for over five years prior to founding TenFour Home in Athens, GA in 2017. Anna currently lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, three little children, and fun loving yellow Lab. As a member of IDS and ASID, Anna regularly engages in community projects and fosters an attitude of lifelong learning through building valuable local industry partnerships and seeking opportunities for continuing education. Recent projects for local non-profit organizations include the laundry room in the Interior Design Society of Charlotte’s 2020 Charity Showhouse, the Chosen for Life Clothes Closet in Watkinsville, GA, and Founders Hall renovations for the Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, NC.