In business since 1979

Design Environments is an award-winning and industry-leading national commercial interior design and architecture company. Our diverse and dynamic team is committed to collaboration and innovation and has a deep understanding of the markets we serve. With more than three decades of experience in design, sourcing and procurement, and warehousing, logistics and installation, we are ready to help you design for life.

Our Story

We bring a different perspective to design projects.

We Design Environments.
 
We have a higher goal than simply delivering a beautiful space. We are focused on creating memorable and experiential interior environments for every project while improving the world we live in.

We are a team of diverse experts with more than 40 years of experience in a variety of design, sourcing and installation markets.  In addition to our deep knowledge of design projects, we understand listening leads to innovation.  We bring a fresh perspective to our projects and follow our curiosity to solve problems while always maintaining design quality and having some fun while we do it.
 
From the initial concept to the final installation, we are there.  We empower and trust our team members to create environments that meet the needs of our clients and the end users. We exist at the intersection of design, sourcing, and installation that impacts the lives of people.
 


We Design for Life.

Our Values

01
Curiosity

We believe that there is always more to learn. We follow our curiosity to solve problems and believe that listening leads to innovation.

02
Passion

We are passionate about our work and have a higher goal than simply delivering a beautiful space. We work hard to create environments that improve the world we live in, and we have fun while we do it.

03
Critical Thinking

We consider all perspectives and gain insight from collaboration. We go beyond face value, utilizing research and data to guide decision making.

04
Integrity

We operate with integrity in all aspects of our work. We treat everyone with respect and build trust through honesty and fairness.

Leadership

Adam
Blue
Director of Project Operations
Ben
Nicholas
Chief Brand and Design Officer
Blair
Hart
Studio Director
Charles
Welch
Director of Sales - Full Service Hospitality
Doug
Even
Warehouse Director
Julie
McKinney
Studio Director
Kevin
Mohammed
Senior Project Manager
Lisa
Honerlaw
Studio Lead
Marie
Pendleton
Project Director
Meranda
Nesmith
Studio Lead
Michelle
Gasque
Technical Director
Nino
Luna
Director of Installation Services
Ryan
McGady
Corporate Controller
Terri
Reel
Studio Director
Vikas
Patel
Chief Financial Officer
We are always in search of the best solutions by challenging ourselves and questioning the norm. We ask thoughtful questions and listen keenly to the answers. We strive to go deeper and beyond the expected everyday.
Ben Nicholas
Chief Brand and Design Officer