When we bought our Santa Fe home we realized two things: the house was overdue for a serious update and we needed to replace our East Coast and European furniture. The thought of undertaking so much change was paralyzing. Thankfully we were introduced to Jeannie Brown of Diva Interior Design.
Jeannie met with us in our home many times, listening to our frustrations and aspirations. The first order of business was renovation and we can honestly say that together we have changed every surface: walls, ceilings, light fixtures and floors. We updated all bathrooms, moved a few walls to create better use of space and added decorative details to draw attention to our home’s unique intrinsic features. Throughout the process Jeannie was attentive to our ideas, taste and desires, but she also nudged us to consider new ideas! We are delighted with the results! The house now meets our needs and is truly our dream home.
Next came furniture, lamps, rugs and window treatments. Jeannie knew we had a few “sacred cows” that needed to be incorporated in the new plan so she carefully designed furniture compatible with our treasures. She drew furniture plans for each room and then presented furniture, lamps and fabric selections for our consideration. The process included lots of discussions and decisions. The new furniture from Jeannie’s Casa Marrón furniture line is simply superb: beautifully crafted with outstanding details yet totally functional. We are utterly thrilled with the results.
Thanks to Jeannie’s patience, attention to our tastes and concerns as well as her consummate sense of scale, general design and attention to detail, we have a beautiful home that exceeds our expectations.