Today we’d like to introduce you to Kadie Chiera.
Hi Kadie, 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.
I and my two other business partners met while working at another interior design firm together. When the owner decided to downsize and focus on her growing family, we decided to go into business together. Having had the unique opportunity of working together before going into business was invaluable. We all went into the endeavor with confidence in our skill sets and seamless way of working together.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Overall, it has been surprisingly seamless. Of course, there are always challenging situations when you are a first-time business owner. Because we are three, it really takes a lot of the stress of handling those situations out of it, making it feel more seamless. The biggest challenges were learning the business and financial side of entrepreneurship – and figuring out the right questions to ask.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Our studio transforms residential and boutique hospitality spaces. We focus on the details – the thoughtfully conceptualized and intentionally customized touches that make a space as one-of-a-kind as those who call it home. We approach each project with a balanced background of experience, education, and expertise. We pride ourselves on making sure our clients feel heard and valued.
Our job doesn’t end once the design is completed. We collaborate with contractors, architects and builders to make sure our client’s design comes to life. We are there throughout the building process to ensure things are installed correctly, to troubleshoot those inevitable on-site challenges, and to create solutions before our client even hears about the problem. Our designers are truly the biggest advocate for clients throughout the building and renovation process.
What sets us apart is that we are a partnership of three. Two Principal Designers, each with a degree in interior design, certifications from NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) and NCIDQ (National Counsel for Interior Design Qualification), and over 10 years of experience. As the Business Director, I take care of all things apart from design and operating the business seamlessly, allowing the designers to truly focus on our clients.
What do you think about luck?
Luck – that’s a tricky one! I’m not one to put too much emphasis on it. But – you could say it was luck that brought all three of us together at the same design studio before starting a business together.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://elandesignhouse.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elandesignhouse/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/%C3%89lan-Design-House/100084214539231/
- Other: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZcY6dM6iDz964HB6
Image Credits
Charlotte Lea Photography
