Design Consulting

Helping you create a space you truly love

Envisioning the possibilities for a room is my superpower. Whether that means a fresh coat of paint, rearranging furniture, or a complete overhaul, I'm here to help you achieve your goals in a way that reflects your personal style and fits your budget.

I'm a big believer in phased approaches to design. Sometimes it's all about finding those immediate impact wins first, then working toward your bigger, long-term vision. And once you fall in love with one updated space in your home, that momentum naturally carries into the next! At the end of the day, helping you create a space you truly love is what it's all about.

What to Expect

A personalized experience from start to finish

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Design support to match your specific project

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An approachable design plan for your space

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We’ll start with a short call to make sure we’re a good fit, and then we’ll set up a time for an in-depth onsite or remote consultation.

Design Consulting Services

Color Consulting

Color is one of the most powerful tools in design, and selecting the right paint color to evoke a particular emotion or enhance the finishes in your space is my specialty. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by paint and finish selections, refreshing your current space, or in the midst of a new home build, I can help you navigate the nuance and power of color with a holistic approach that creates cohesion throughout your home.

Design Concepts

Whether you're considering a kitchen remodel, a bathroom update, or turning a toy room into a home office, I offer approachable and impactful design concepts that bring your ideas to life. From rethinking a living room layout to planning a full-blown remodel, think of your design concepts as a "recipe" for reaching your intended aesthetic — all delivered within your budget and with a phased approach that builds a layered, authentic space over time.

Room Staging

Room staging is a powerful way to use what you already have in a fresh, new way! Sometimes a simple rearrangement, a little styling, and some thoughtful balance can make a big difference in how you feel about your space. We’ll adjust furniture layout, determine artwork placement, style bookshelves and elevate the design of your space.I'm available for onsite or remote staging assistance to help you maximize the decor you already have, or suggest new pieces.

Remote Consulting

Not in the Madison, WI or Northern Illinois area? No problem! I offer remote consulting services so that no matter where you are, we can work together to transform your space. From paint color and finish selection to room staging guidance and full design concept planning, I can help you navigate the possibilities for your space — all virtually. The same thoughtful, personalized approach applies, just delivered to you wherever you are.

Design Consulting Portfolio

  • “When we decided it was time to downsize, we purchased a house in which every surface was painted contractor white.  Brenna helped me transform a "nice house" into a comfortable "home".  Whether it was choosing paint colors, fabrics or arranging furniture and accessorizing in our home, her ability to understand my style and preferences was amazing.  Brenna is very creative in her use of color, patterns and textures and was fun to work with, as well as completely professional. Brenna was a great help to me and I would recommend her with complete confidence!”

    -K.Y. in DeKalb, IL

  • “We have worked with Brenna on a number of spaces in our home and she also consulted for a remodel at our rental property. First and foremost, Brenna actively listens. She is truly interested in learning how we live in our home and use our spaces. Her guidance and ideas have led us to make decisions we could not come up with on our own which resulted in some of the most special and unique details in every project.”

    - K.F. from Madison, WI

  • “I worked with Brenna during the decorating and painting in our new home…Brenna was my right hand woman when it came to making decisions about color and design.  I could count on her unerring eye for color and her wealth of ideas to support me in my decorating decisions.”

    -P.F. in Sycamore, IL

  • "Working with Brenna remotely on our various remodels was a seamless process...  From our initial design to questions we had throughout the process, Brenna was immediately there to help - we couldn't even tell we were working with a designer hundreds of miles away!  Through our consultations and other communication, Brenna was quickly able to understand our tastes and budget and created a vision of exactly what we wanted!  We are thankful to have Brenna's expertise help us transform our home!"

    - M.H. from Cincinnatti, OH

  • “Working remotely with Brenna was a true pleasure.  Her professionalism, attention to detail and suggestions for our new home was spot on. Brenna’s design boards gave great ideas for the wallpaper, paint colors, fixtures,hardware and furniture . In designing our office, she created a hidden closet which we love.  In addition, she designed a bench seat in the living room that made the space functional and decorative.  Brenna was incredibly helpful in making our new home our dream home.  She is truly one of a kind and we highly recommend her for any design advice.  She helped make our tough decisions easy”

    S.M. from Niceville, FL

  • “As a single guy, I like and appreciate "style," but am unsure of my ability to achieve it up to the level of my expectation. Working with Brenna offered me the ability to have some freedom, make choices, and learn about what I was doing, while also offering expert guidance....making sure that I wouldn't end up with something that I did not like, but also making me feel like I was pivotal in the process. I feel an ownership in the end result.”

    -A.F. in Madison, WI

  • "It really was a pretty simple update that made a huge difference in our space.  It makes me feel super cozy, which is exactly what I wanted."

    -D.L. in Middleton, WI

Thoughtful design,
Big impact.

Great design doesn't have to be overwhelming or out of reach. With a personalized, phased approach that works within your budget and reflects your style, we'll get you there together — one space at a time.