Harrisburg, PA Design Staff

Biography

Sharon has grown up in the furniture business and has spent 20 years working for the family business. She has functioned in every area of the business and maintains a strong working knowledge base of furniture, window treatments, area rugs, and accessories. She knows the ins and the outs of the business and brings her ability for color, design, and room planning into every project. Her strengths in listening to and understanding her client make her a great facilitator for any client to complete a room or add those finishing touches. Sharon resides in Elizabethtown with her family and enjoys being active in her community.

Design Philosophy

"You can go anywhere to buy furniture. But, I would hope you want something more for yourself, your family, and your room. Allow me to understand the feeling you are trying to create for your room and how your family will use it. Tell me your dream for your space and let me show you how to make it come true. Whether you need one piece or a whole home, I can help you realize your vision. Let my 20 years of furniture and design experience make your shopping experience a delight!"

Sharon's Portfolio

Biography

Kim's diverse experiences in design make her a well rounded designer with special interests in areas like historical preservation. She has worked in the professional design field for over 15 years mostly in the Washington DC area. Having recently relocated to the Central Pennsylvania area to be closer to her extended family, she joined the Davids design staff bringing her years of experience with retailers like Storehouse Furniture, Benjamin Moore paints, and Thomasville along with her experiences as an independent designer. She has a tremendous eye for color and a strong working knowledge of floor and window coverings. With her warm personality and sense of humor, she has established many enduring relationships with clients and looks forward to building the same connections here in the Central Pennsylvania areas.

Design Philosophy

"Every room has the potential for total transformation. All it takes is catching a spark of inspiration and holding onto it for dear life until the transformation is complete. My goal is to help my clients find the sparks that mean the most to them, turn the sparks into ideas, then turn the ideas into a complete vision for the room. Their room, not mine. They say in life that it's not the destination but the journey that matters. In design, they both matter. But the journey is still the more fulfilling. The design process is indeed a voyage of discovery and a learning experience for client and designer alike. I take true joy in sharing that experience with people and in traveling with them toward a transformed space that enhances their lives and lifts their spirits."

Biography

Laurie hails from the Washington DC area where she ran her own design business called "Design for Life" and completed projects from New York City to Hilton Head and where she was also co-owner/developer of "Little River Crossing, LLC" a developer of an environmentally responsible "Aging in Place" concept community. While she is new to our design team, she is not new to the world of design. Laurie has a degree in Interior Design from the York Academy of Art. She also studied Sustainable Community Development at the University of Massachusetts where she received the Foster Furcolo Scholarship Award. Laurie believes that the home is a sacred place: it is the homeowner's public face and private sanctuary. Many clients are unsure of their 'style.' She has the experience and knowledge to narrow the field of endless possibilities to choices that reflect the client's tastes, lifestyle, and budget.

Design Philosophy

"My personal philosophy is that true luxury is comfort and a room should look like it evolved, even if everything is newly purchased. Beyond the bounds of good design (color, scale, and balance), I prefer a room that has a timeless quality. Typically, that means a few antique (or reproduction) wood pieces and accessories, but also one quirky piece that has special meaning to the homeowner. The goal is to have all senses appropriately satisfied, as defined by the rooms' purpose and owner's wishes."

Biography

Jen studied architecture at the School of Architecture at the University of Maryland, College Park. Along with her formal education in design, she has over 10 years experience in the field. Jen was an independent interior designer here in Central PA prior to joining the Davids team. Her career began in Western Maryland where she owned and operated a small antiques shop that evolved into all aspects of interior design. The hands-on experience of repairing, refinishing, and reupholstering fine furniture along with fabricating pillows and draperies and residential and decorative painting has provided her with plenty of experiential insight. These experiences combined with her talent and formal education is evident in the beautiful spaces she creates with each client. Her genuine interest in helping her clients achieve their dream room is apparent in her thoroughness and hard work approach to every project. Jen and her family reside in Hummelstown.

Design Philosophy

"The positive influence of good design on our daily lives is my inspiration. No matter the scope of a client's project, it is my purpose to maximize the comfort, function, and beauty of each space while bringing the client's vision to reality."

Biography

Dean has enjoyed a successful career in furniture and design for nearly 40 years. With a degree in interior design from the New York School of Interior Design, he has transformed many rooms and homes into living spaces for many clients from elegant to comfortable and from sophisticated to functional. Dean has completed design projects for numerous Decorator Show Houses, Home-A-Ramas, and he has attended the furniture market trade shows. Along with his playful sense of humor, Dean brings a clear and present knowledge of design and furniture to his profession and has an obvious passion for good design. Having lived in New York for many years, he now enjoys residing in the downtown Harrisburg area.

Design Philosophy

"I am passionate about helping my clients create a beautiful and comfortable home or office through the coordination of fabrics, window treatments, wall coverings, floor coverings, great furniture and accessories. Through my initial design consultation process, we will begin to turn your vision into reality by utilizing a unique planning and designing system. You will thoroughly enjoy the interior designing experience."