Valerie is unique in her ability to design and draft architectural features allowing her to work comfortably with architects, contractors and homeowners. From initial planning stages through construction to the final interior design details, Valerie provides the necessary leadership to keep the project moving within budget.
Valerie has thought about design for as long as she can remember. "My parents built a home when I was 6 years old and I found everything about the process fascinating," she says. "From that time forward, I began to make notes and sketch what worked and what didn’t in all the homes and spaces I visited."
Valerie earned a Drafting and Design degree from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana, worked for nine years in display and graphic design and has spent the last eighteen years in her dream job, residential and commercial interior design. "My clients often tell me they appreciate the drawings I present, drawn to scale, so we aren't just talking about ideas; we're looking at them together."
Valerie's work has been featured in:
- Special Issue "Construction 2008" CAM Magazine (Construction Association of Michigan) Chase Plastic Services Corporate Headquarters, of Clarkston, showcased as one of twelve most outstanding commercial construction projects in Michigan 2008
- Home featured in Clarkston’s Scamp Home Tour 2006
- Drayton Pool and Spa Supply new retail/wholesale business location featured in The Oakland Press 2005
- Home featured in Birmingham’s 18th Annual Community House Home Tour 2005
- Home featured in the Eccentric’s Birmingham At Home section 2005
- Decorating Den Franchise owner/operator 1991-1996
- Great room project featured on cover of Decorating Den’s quarterly magazine, and in Carol Bugg’s hardcover book, Devine Design 1994
- Third place commercial category winner in Decorating Den’s international design competition with a beauty salon 1996
- Best Franchise award for first year of business in the Great Lakes Region
- #1 in sales in the Great Lakes Region 1993, 1994, 1995
- 4 years in Century Society, Decorating Den’s exclusive award and highest honor for sales performance
Commercial Award
Special Issue “Construction 2008” CAM Magazine (Construction Association of Michigan) Chase Plastic Services Corporate Headquarters, of Clarkston, showcased as one of twelve most outstanding commercial construction projects in Michigan 2008.
CAM Magazine awarded the same honor to the Motor City Casino, the north terminal redevelopment at Metro Airport, Metro Health Hospital, the mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township, the new Business Management building at Walsh College, the MGM Grand Casino, a 'green' office building in Birmingham's Triangle District at 735 Forest Street, a suite in Ann Arbor's Domino Farms Office Park for TAQU's new headquarters, Westview Elementary School in Warren, ITC Transmission Headquarters, and the remodeling of the Detroit Institute of Art.
"During the construction process of our new headquarters, Valerie was instrumental in assisting with all the finish selections from wall covering to trim/molding and built in design, as well as making recommendations in floor plan design and layout to promote a better work flow within each department. The attention to detail and Valerie’s ability to have a “vision” early on during the construction process resulted in a well thought out, practical and beautiful work environment for our employees and visitors to enjoy. All who visit comment on what a warm and fabulous work environment we have the privilege to work in each and every day and we thank Valerie for her talent, high expectations and level of ownership that she took throughout the project."
Carole M. Chase,
Chase Plastic Services, Inc.
