Our Design Services & Process

Services

Embracing a new chapter in a smaller space doesn’t mean giving up the comforts, style, or cherished memories you hold dear. Our integrated approach ensures every element of your interior—from thoughtful space planning and color coordination to custom furnishings and finishing touches—is perfectly tailored to reflect your unique taste. By seamlessly blending beloved heirlooms with practical, contemporary solutions, we create tranquil, functional rooms that support your daily routine and celebrate your journey. Through every step of the process, our goal is to alleviate stress and guide you toward a serene, sophisticated environment that truly feels like home.

Discover

Breathing new life into your right-sized home is an exciting step forward! During this stage, we work together to organize your ideas while keeping each space’s specific function in mind. Here, we identify your unique needs, objectives, and cherished items, ensuring every detail resonates with your personal story. From selecting the perfect palette to exploring complementary textures, this is our chance to capture your vision and set the foundation for a beautifully functional design that embraces your next chapter.

Plan

Meaningful design flourishes through honest communication and transparent collaboration. During this stage, we work together to set a practical budget while ensuring that each choice offers lasting value and timeless appeal. Through precise space planning and furniture layouts, you’ll gain a clear vision of how every element aligns with your new, right-sized lifestyle. We thoughtfully refine furniture, fabrics, colors, and finishes, always keeping your long-term comfort and satisfaction in mind. Once the final design is presented for approval, you can trust that every decision has been made to enhance your home for years to come.

Create

Now it’s time to bring your vision to life in a way that infuses warmth, tranquility, and a vibrant new energy into your right-sized home. With Terry’s guidance, you’ll feel supported and in control every step of the way—welcomed into a process that keeps you organized and confident in your choices. She delivers the relief that comes from knowing each detail is thoughtfully managed, ensuring your new space resonates with comfort, serenity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

What Terry’s Clients Say

Several years ago, my husband and I faced the task of downsizing from our home to an apartment. Terry Gustafson had been recommended very highly to help us with what seemed to be a very daunting task. From our first meeting, I knew that we were going to be in very good hands. She guided us tirelessly as we eliminated many pieces of furniture that would not work and in the purchasing of some lovely new pieces. She also planned, designed and orchestrated installation of built-ins around the fireplace, an eating nook in the kitchen, and a storage chest for the den, carefully matching paints to perfection.
Mary

Meet Terry

Terry Gustafson finds true fulfillment in bringing fresh energy to every space she designs—particularly for clients who are ready to embrace a more streamlined lifestyle without sacrificing comfort or style. She believes that effective collaboration starts with making you feel welcomed, organized, and fully in control of the process. Clients appreciate the sense of relief that comes from knowing a dedicated professional is guiding them through each decision, ensuring their new interiors blend function, serenity, and timeless elegance.

Creativity is what Terry loves most about interior design. She wholeheartedly believes that “home is where the heart is,” and is committed to crafting environments that invite happiness, peacefulness, and tranquility. By curating surroundings that truly reflect each individual’s taste and needs, Terry helps ease the stress of daily life—transforming your home into a rejuvenating sanctuary where you can thrive.

Realize your vision

For those seeking a refined, right-sized lifestyle without sacrificing comfort or style, Terry is here to bring your vision to life. Her patient, attentive approach ensures your cherished items and personal preferences guide every design choice. If you’re ready for a fresh, elegant space that embraces your next chapter, let Terry turn your dream into a living reality.