Featured Designer

Cristen Cagle

Cristen grew up in the country just outside of Andalusia, Alabama, and went on to study at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Cristen has spent the last seven years in Salt Lake City, Utah where she practiced residential design at a leading yet small interior design firm and then transitioned to commercial at the largest architecture firm in the territory where she completed projects in small tenant improvements, multi-family housing, hospitality, and commercial. When she isn’t practicing design, you would most likely find her somewhere in nature, on a road trip “picking” antiques and exploring new towns, photographing something unique, or painting at home.

Why do you love being an Interior Designer?

I love being an Interior Designer because of the positive impact I can have on people’s lives. I approach the design process comprehensively – how will the end user function, does it enhance their lives, is it beautiful and healthy? The design process can be intimidating and stressful for clients and I love taking the burden off someone and saying we as a team can take this on and then delivering on that promise… doesn’t get better than that. I could go on and on… it’s incredibly fulfilling, I get to wear many hats.

What inspires your design style?

Ever since I was a little girl, I have had a rich interest in the history of the Arts and as a designer, I draw most of my design style from the past while being attuned to contemporary application. While I love a traditional space, I also lean towards some unorthodox applications such as unexpected color combinations, interesting furniture juxtapositions, or a unique piece of art. Bring on the quirkiness.

What are your dream décor items for your home?

I’m a collector and love items that will stay around for as long as I will and beyond. Whether they are new, handmade by a local craftsman, or antique, I appreciate quality and character, thoughtful and creative material usage, etc. I am drawn to items that are interesting, create a sense of peace or nourish the soul. With that being said and being the nature lover that I am, a couple of current dream pieces are the 1900 French bronze stag that belongs in mine or someone’s garden ASAP and the 1860 bronze dog sculpture we have at the shop.