Today we’d like to introduce you to Sara Plaisted.
Hi Sara, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Every experience is a stepping stone to who we become. Interior Design is my second career. The first was storytelling and understanding human behavior, taught through theatre, film, movement and psychology. Combined with extensive travel and seeing how people around the world have created unique places to live, reflective of who they are and their environment, I became hooked on design. Interior Design and Architecture are the setting, the backdrop, for how we live and experience a space.
I now have nearly 2 decades of design and construction experience throughout Southern California from Los Angeles to San Diego. I have worked with award winning teams on luxury residential, commercial and hospitality projects, big and small, which gives me a broad and rich perspective of the design-build process from start to finish.
As a LEED Certified designer, and panelist speaker at Dwell on Design, I love to share information that helps people live a happy and healthy life, especially at home. I bring to the table my passion for wellness, sustainability, design and construction expertise, and the value of creating spaces that support our health and wellbeing.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I started my design career with a bit of a hiccup. Just as I moved to Los Angeles for a job, with my freshly printed 2nd degree and an environmental sustainability accreditation in hand, I had a major health crisis.
That moment completely changed the way I live at home and how I design for others. I immediately understood the importance of not only non-toxic, clean living, like our water and indoor air quality, but how color, natural materials, and lighting would make me feel…and heal. The rhythm and flow of how I moved through my space either made my day easier or gave me micro-annoyances that caused frustrations. By carving out little nooks around the home for simple but special moments, and creating order to make my life easy, I realized something….
Wellness starts at home, and our environment has a ripple effect, touching every single aspect of our lives and everyone we come into contact with.
We’ve been impressed with Nook Design House, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Nook Design House is a Boutique Full-Service Residential Interior Design and Construction Project Management Studio Specializing in New Construction, Full-Scale Remodels, Renovations and Vacation Rentals.
Your Home Has a Ripple Effect on Every Aspect of Your Life – How you Behave, Feel, and Think. And Interior Design has a Powerful Influence on your Overall Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing.
Hiring an Interior Designer is more than a luxury, it’s a strategic investment in your home and your peace of mind. My clients save time and avoid costly mistakes, and end with a beautifully cohesive finished home. I have a down to earth and pragmatic approach to design and construction, along with a combined holistic vision and detailed technical expertise to manage an organized construction process from start to finish.
My Services include Interior and Exterior Design, Architectural Drawings Permit and Building, Design-Focused Construction Project Management, Selections of Fixtures, Finish Materials, Lighting, Furniture and Decor, and Design Consultations.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I grew up in Southern California as an only child of 2 hard working parents. Our dogs were my siblings and my friends were chosen family. I loved to laugh and play, create and build forts. I was smart enough to be on honor roll, but not taken seriously by some because I was also the class clown. I was always curious and wanted to know how things worked. I loved to learn about history, world cultures, music, the arts, and travel.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.nookdesignhouse.com/
- Instagram: @nook.design.house
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nookdesignhouse
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraplaisted/
