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4 INSPIRED INTERIORS meet the designers Lori Carroll Lori Carroll & Associates 2496 East River Road, Suite 100 Tucson, AZ 85718 520.886.3443 Specializing in luxury residential spaces, Lori Carroll creates singular, eclectic spaces that push the envelope of interior design. Never afraid to take a risk, Lori Carroll and her team utilize a wide variety of materials, colors, and textures— sometimes in the most unexpected ways—to catch your eye. The manner in which she incorporates these elements into a space is what makes her firm stand out. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Lori Carroll has worked all over the Southwest, including California and northern Mexico, as well as Chicago and New York. She uses the natural environment, in combination with the homeowner's lifestyle, to inspire her designs. See her work on pages xxx and at loricarroll.com Vicky Serany Southern Studio • 119 West Park Street, Cary, NC 27511 • 919.362.5143 As head of the collaborative design team, Vicky encourages each member to bring a fresh perspective to a project while also encouraging clients' participation. The team's organization allows them to work on long-distance projects and vacation homes, which often end up being some of their favorites. Vicky uses fresh combinations of texture, pattern, and color, paying attention to every detail of a project to meticulously transform the vision into reality. Her inspiration comes from the beauty in everyday life and travel to fascinating places. See her work on pages xxx and at www.southernstudio.com Judy Pickett Design Lines Signature • 1611 Jones Franklin Road, Suite 103 • Raleigh, NC 27606 • 919.852.0570 Founded in 1979, Design Lines Signature is the culmination of Judy Pickett's life work—but she didn't originally set out for a career in interior design. Judy was attending Florida State University as a fashion design major when her roommate candidly shared that Judy didn't quite have the cutthroat attitude to make it in New York City's harsh world of fashion. The comment, as comical as it was, resonated with Judy and she made the choice to shift her love of textiles and art into interior design— and never looked back. Today, Judy and her team curate good design with a collaborative style in the full-service Raleigh- based firm. See her work on pages xxx and at designlinessignature.com Laurie McRae Laurie McRae Laurie McRae Interiors • 1325 Troupe Street • Augusta, GA 30904 • 706.863.5440 Laurie McRae owns and operates her full-service namesake firm, offering residential and commercial clients more than 35 years of interior design experience. Aiming for timelessness, Laurie's designs eschew passing fads to focus on personalized form and function that is as beautiful as it is smart. In addition to holding a board-member position with the Georgia State Licensing Board of Architects and Interior Designers, Laurie is certified by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification and has served on that international board as president. She also has the Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer certification from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and is a fine arts appraiser. She lends her time to causes dear to her, including work with Hope House for women and Historic Augusta annual antique benefits. See her work on pages xxx and at lauriemcrae.com Aven Kaga, Design Director GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC — 11650 Riverside Drive, Studio City, CA 91602 — 818.351.2110 As a Parisian, Aven Kaga has lived and breathed architecture and interior design from an early age. An appetite for art has always been part of her culture, and she often gathers inspiration from her travels. Kaga's designs are about atmosphere, texture, a sense of harmony, and the comfort and pleasure of the family that lives in the home. Being based in Los Angeles means that the majority of her clients are health-conscious and tech-savvy, so her designs often incorporate the latest in technology and green wall systems for sustainability and convenience. See her work on pages xxx, xxx, & xxx www.gavingreenhomedesign.com Elizabeth O'Neal Southern Studio • 119 West Park Street, Cary, NC 27511 • 919.362.5143 From a young age, Elizabeth has always been intrigued by the way people live in their homes. A large Victorian dollhouse was the perfect opportunity for her to dream up different scenarios and create new furniture layouts for an imaginary family. An interior design class in high school was a further stepping stone toward attending an accredited design college, then jumping right into the industry. With a personal style she describes as sophisticated transitional, Elizabeth focuses on functional rooms with a soft color palette, luxurious textures, clean lines, and unexpected accessories and finishes. See her work on pages xxx and at www.southernstudio.com

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