Claire Rose Staszak is the owner, designer, and yoga instructor behind Centered By Design.
Your styles and tastes may change throughout your life, but the architecture of and era in which your home was built may greatly influence the design. Interior designers have the knowledge and experience to be able to remodel a home to feel true to its original architecture while breathing new life into the design. But […]
It has been a long time since we have done a city guide on the blog! Check out past city guides here if you are planning some post-vaccine fun summer travel. Doesn’t it feel so good to be out and about again? I think for many of us, our neighborhoods became our entire world for […]
Ready to design or re-design a space in your home, such as your kitchen, family room, or master bedroom? Let the planning begin! But before you get started, it’s important to be able to see how all of the pieces will come together, including all your colors and textures, and how to visualize furniture in […]
I have long LOVED the Today Show! It was a thrill to see a photo of our very own daughter’s playroom used as an example of the reemergence of wallpapers popularity. You can watch the quick segment with Hoda and Jenna linked here! Interior designer Elizabeth Mayhew shared her inspirations with Hoda and Jenna from […]
Thinking of doing a bathroom reno? Great idea! Not only can a bathroom reno make this essential space more functional and aesthetically pleasing, it will also add value to your home. (We renovated ours a few years ago — you can see our planning and inspiration here!) If you’re not working with an interior designer from […]
With our leader Claire expecting baby No. 2 later this year, we’re abuzz with talk about nursery decorating ideas these days. While designing a nursery can feel like an opportunity to go wild with a theme and all the furniture and baby accessories, there are a few common mistakes new parents often make when getting […]
Interior Design Assistant & Marketing – Full Time Role Email Resume, Cover Letter and Portfolio: info@centeredbydesign.com 2 years experience in the design industry preferred, looking for immediate start date: Design Support Lead Designer with furniture sourcing & material selection Assist in ideation for client projects Create client proposals in IVY (project management software) Assist in creating […]
One of the simplest, most budget-friendly ways you can update your kitchen (or any room with cabinetry) is to update your hardware. New cabinet hardware can dramatically change your space and easily be done in an hour or two — talk about a quick transformation! There are many options out there to choose from when […]
We have some exciting news: Centered by Design is moving to a new Chicago design studio! Spring has a way of making everything feel fresh again. We may still have snow on the ground and freezing temperatures in Chicago, but we’re already looking forward to starting anew in the next few weeks. I’m so thrilled […]
If you’ve never worked with a professional to help you decorate your home, you may be wondering why to hire an interior designer, what they actually do and what the value one can bring to you and your home. Today we’re going to answer all your burning questions about why an interior designer is worth […]
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