ABOUT ME

I was 12 years old when I first experienced the transformative power of interior design! The project? My bedroom. The vision? Laura Ashley’s exuberant florals in hues of mint green and peach!

I will never forget that feeling of absolute joy when I saw my vision come to life. I would smile every time I opened the door. I spent hours in my room – creating, working, dreaming, and growing.

And you know what? I still get that same feeling every time I put the finishing touches on a client’s design project.

I truly believe that our physical spaces influence our mental spaces. Color, shapes, and textures have power and can influence your mood and how a room makes you feel.

I’m inspired by my clients and am passionate about designing beautiful, functional spaces that are a joy to live in!

what makes me different

• I listen and ask a lot of questions. Your home should reflect your style and vision – not mine. I take the time to truly listen to you and learn your preferences, tastes, and personality.

• I’m a “style whisperer.” I work to understand and discover my clients’ style – even if they have a hard time describing what they want.

• I work with the furniture and furnishings that are meaningful to you. My blended design approach means that I work with the pieces that you want to keep and find the décor and furnishings that will complement them.

• I’m a great communicator. I spent 10 years in the corporate world, so I understand the importance of communication. My clients always know the status of their projects, and I make it a priority to keep them in the loop every step of the way. 

• I’ll work within your budget. Design service fees will be proposed ahead of time, and we’ll discuss different price points and fulfillment options for furnishings.

• I’ve got connections within the trade. Finding a contractor that will call you back is rare these days! But I have developed relationships with some of the best showrooms, contractors, artists, crafters, carpenters, masons, etc. in the area. I can leverage those relationships to help bring our vision to life.

• I’m flexible. I’m easy to work with and can tailor my services to meet your needs. I do this work because I love it!

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about inspired dwellings

Inspired Dwellings, LLC is a residential interior design and decorating firm servicing Bellevue, Seattle, and surrounding areas. It was founded in 2016 by Shelley Kollas. Our mission is to help you create a home you love with beautiful, functional, livable design that reflects YOU and your unique story.