Get to know Duet Design Group Design Associate Sydney McManness. She shares on her role, go-to inspirations, favorite design styles, and more. Read on for the full Q&A.
Sydney’s Go-To Organic Modern aesthetic. Credit: Article
Built-in inspiration for Sydney from Rachel Stellar Interiors.
Tell us a little about your background and why you decided to become an interior designer.
I’ve wanted to be an interior designer for as long as I can remember! I’ve always been intrigued by how an environment affects people’s actions, reactions, and mood. After the birth of my daughter I finally worked up the courage to go back to school and study interior design.What would you say are some of your strengths as a designer?
I love space planning – it’s like a giant puzzle!What are your personal favorite design styles? how do you/would you design your own space?
I’m always inspired by nature – my home is very “organic modern,” if you will… This vibe is generally created with lots of plants, mid-century lines with some farmhouse accents, and a nature-inspired palette. I also collect all sorts of antiques, so those always find a spot in every room. I also literally organize in my free time, so everything always has a specific place in my home.What are some of your pet peeves as a designer?
Non user-friendly vendor websites!Where do you look for design inspiration? Are there any recent examples of things that have inspired your work?
I follow a lot of local accounts so I can see how our climate and culture affect design trends. I also follow built-in and custom furniture accounts (usually through the #builtincabinets hashtag on Instagram) so I can study how things are fabricated. This tag has a lot of great inspiration, and I love that it calls out the different uses of cabinetry styles, casings, etc. This really helps with my knowledge base when designing future projects.Enjoy Sydney and her design colleagues’ talents on your own Cherry Hills interior design project: Contact us today to learn more about our luxury interior design services.