Today we’d like to introduce you to Whitney Solomon.
Hi Whitney, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
Hi! I’m Whit, owner of Whit at Home, a small Interior Design firm here in San Diego. My story? I’ll give the cliff notes version. I’m from the East Coast – born and raised in Maryland [where steamed crabs are life]. Will I ever go back? No. I’m here for the long haul – 10 years and counting. I packed up my car at the age of 23 and headed for the West Coast to pursue a career in luxury home staging. I worked for a small company that grew exponentially in just 5 years. I made a ton of great connections and learned a lot about design, scale, space planning, styling, etc. This propelled me into the great world of Interior Design, where I found my love for residential design. I started my own biz & never looked back. Whit at Home is my baby, and my clients are my world. I absolutely love helping people create the feeling of being ‘at home’, whatever that means for them.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Oh boy, this is a loaded question. We have obstacles/challenges almost every day; that’s life. But with the mindset that ‘everything is figure-out-able,’ nothing is too daunting. Learn as you go and lean into what’s uncomfortable!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a creative at heart, but also business-minded. I love painting/sketching, getting lost in art books, and daydreaming, but I also love Excel spreadsheets, and our calendar/to-do lists are my bible. Weird right? I am a highly organized individual, which comes in VERY handy when juggling many hats and projects. With a focus on residential design, we work with a variety of clients and budgets [from big to small]. I believe design should be accessible to everyone. Having a home, you feel ‘at home’ in is not a luxury; it is a necessity. And that is our mission – to bring the feeling of being ‘at home’ to every client. At the end of the day, it’s all about our clients. I want them to feel like they designed their home but with the help of a professional guiding them through it. That way, the home reflects them and not us. We work on properties of all shapes, sizes, and styles. From a 500 sq ft studio to a 10,000 sq ft traditional Rancho Santa Fe estate and everything in between. So, if you need help designing, whether it’s for your everyday digs or a vacation pad, you know where to find us!
Pricing:
- $200/hour
Contact Info:
- Website: whitathome.com
- Instagram: @whitathome
- Other: https://www.google.com/search?q=WHIT+at+HOME&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAA_-NgU1IxqEg2sUxKNEs2TU00NzAwNbcCihhbmiWlpFkaWxqaWiQlmy1i5Qn38AxRSCxR8PD3dQUA_lE5azcAAAA&hl=en&mat=CVoo2OnClcyCElYBeenfiIYyupxMqx_Y00DaBtbZv9iVNXqdC5Vjzc0sTF1qxCHToAwFJrhgrr5tjs268L8l1vJbjBJf_j9GZFUFnZVvkJt-auFzMZk7yK3lfmoo_Ki69g&authuser=1
Image Credits
Christian Blake
Jenna Selby
