Design Brouelette

Merja’s guidance was invaluable when I updated my kitchen. She accompanied me to the slab yard to help me decide on granite. Then she gathered tile samples for the backsplash and presented me with five color drawings to show how they might be used. My final design incorporated details from several of her drawings. The tile colors coordinated perfectly with the granite color. I am so pleased with the end result. Merja also assisted me in updating my window treatments in the living and dining rooms. She had a wide variety of fabrics from which I could choose. She instructed me to just find fabrics that I liked, and she would work to put them together. The final product was elegant, beautiful, and blends perfectly with my furniture fabrics. She also picked drapery rods, table lamps, and a chandelier that all presented with a similar finish. Merja guided me gently to things I discovered that I loved. I would never have found them on my own. I cannot thank her enough.

Merja's design ability is outstanding but she also has exceptional skills as a project manager. She works closely with her clients every step of the way, making sure there are no surprises. She is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the interior design, remodeling process and works with quality vendors that she trusts will do the job right. These type of projects can be scary for a client as major changes are being made to their environment, but Merja makes sure that everyone understands the steps needed in the process and makes you feel confident that you have the right crew!

Merja is a joy to work with. Her expertise and eye for decor is phenomenal. I had a 2000sq foot house that she helped with for over a 10 year span. I then downsized to an 1100sq foot condo. She was aware of my taste but yet knew that I was uncomfortable with my smaller space. Merja was instrumental in helping guide me through the transition with helpful ideas to make my place feel more comfortable to my liking. When I was in the market for under counter tile in my kitchen she had a box of samples delivered within days for me to look at. Merja feels like family when you meet her. I'd recommend her to anyone. Merja has always made me feel that no job is too small or too big. She can handle it all. On another note: I've seen her remodel job of an Optometrists office in Mira Mesa. Best I've seen.

The mark of an exceptional designer is their primary need to understand their client's aspirations and the designer's ability to transform those aspirations into beautiful living spaces. Merja is an exceptional designer. Merja also has a knack for staying in front of trends. For instance, in her much earlier days as a corporate graphic designer, Merja was executing the clean Swiss design form before most people knew what it was. Being on trend is fine but being in front of changing trends is also what makes the best designers. This also is Merja. If you need proof of Merja's abilities, simply take a look at the list of her clients and the beautiful interiors she has executed for them. Clarence Porter • PAC, MPAC

Merja has a great eye for design and color. She really listens to the needs of her clients and respects whatever budget constraints there may be. I trust her judgement and recommendations and as a Graphic Design who is a perfectionist I can't say that about alot of design professionals I meet. Above all she is a joy to work with, has a great "can do" attitude and works well others.