Meet your designer
I am the owner and designer of Interior Design by Talena and am a native Houstonian who graduated college in 2001 with degrees in both Marketing and Management. After many years in the corporate business world I eventually found myself on the east coast of Florida for nine years working in a residential remodeling company. For nine years I learned construction per Florida’s more stringent building codes and when I moved back to Houston in 2017, I established my own design and renovation company in Texas.
During this time I really sharpened my proficiency to truly understand my clients needs and visions for their home even when they lack the ability to articulate it. Believe it or not, this is very common. Through a series of questions, I draw upon my years of experience to interpret what they may not know how to express. My clients feel heard and at ease knowing they are in good hands as we embark on designing their home with a collaborative approach.
Whether building a new home or renovating an existing space, many homeowners find this process to be daunting and stressful. After meeting with me and learning about my processes and approach to design, that anxiety of what may lie ahead is alleviated. With my background in construction, my clients know they have an advocate throughout the process to ensure the attention to detail has been considered and communicated to the builder on their behalf. Builders really appreciate having me as the liaison knowing that what we are seeking is fully achievable and the expectations of the homeowner have already been managed through discussions with me. It truly is a win-win all the way around making the building process a smooth and much more enjoyable process.
I moved back to the Tampa Bay area of Florida in 2022 working with custom home builders and clients to build their dream homes. While I have continued work in Texas as well, I have certainly enjoyed being back in the beautiful Florida weather.
