Designer Profile:
While studying Art History, Spanish, French and Italian languages and living in Florence, Italy and Arizona, Tina completed a B.A. in Communications & Marketing from Arizona State University. After working as a Style & Beauty Editor, Photo Stylist and Event Designer, she went on to complete a secondary degree in Interior Design from Phoenix College. As a member of ASID, Tina currently serves as a ‘Media Spokesperson for ASID’ and has participated in 'Design for Hire' an ASID fundraising effort. She has appeared on ABC Channel 15's 'Smarty Family' television show and writes a monthly design feature for 'Biltmore Community Lifestyles Publication'.
Her community efforts include numerous animal shelters, The Wellness Community, Phoenix Children's Hospital, St. Mary’s Church and Hospice of the Valley.
In 2010 she participated in the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)-Tableau Event, a fundraiser for Ryan House, a palliative care home for children.
Philosophy:
Tina’s passion for Art, Architecture, Color and Design History are the fundamental beginnings in creating any dramatic, high functioning or creative interior designed space. Her strength lies in attention to detail, execution, the ability to offer design solutions, space planning, and a healthy respect for budgets.
Understanding of a wide variety of Interior design styles was first introduced by her mother, a successful artist and interior designer. Tina’s inspiration can come from the colors and textures found in nature, as well as her exposure to living in California, Arizona, Mexico and Europe. Her interior design style is elegant and eclectic, as she has a penchant for fabrics, textures, pattern and trims. Furnishings and case goods are selected with the utmost of care, quality and comfort, she is not afraid to evoke controversy in design through the use of color, exotic or unusual artifacts and re-purposing old unusual things.
“I love to take something different or perhaps old and re-invent it to be used in a new yet functional way”. Listening, understanding and communicating what her clients needs are is the key in creating living spaces that her clients feel good, evolve and thrive in.
