Thoughtfully Designed Spaces That Inspire Well-Being

Each project represents a unique vision brought to life through careful attention to detail and a deep understanding of how spaces shape our daily experiences. Explore my collection of residential and commercial projects that showcase my commitment to creating environments that enhance well-being.

Featured Residential Projects

Fitchburg, WI // Family Retreat

To accommodate this client's growing family, their space needed to evolve to meet their changing needs. For the boys' loft, with its angled ceilings, I softened the space to counter the challenging energy and create a welcoming, harmonious environment where they could feel at ease. I chose Mirage wallpaper to evoke the sensation of floating on clouds and recommended adding windows to bring in more natural light, brightening the space and lifting the energy.

For the girls' room, I focused on the ceiling, wallpapering it to create a dreamy, magical space she could gaze at from her bed. I also suggested a cozy bench seat by the window, so she could enjoy the peaceful view of the neighbor's horses, seamlessly blending calming, natural elements into the room.

In the kitchen, we designed a cozy nook and bench area where the whole family could gather and connect. Positioned near the window, the bench offers a space to enjoy the surrounding view while providing a comfortable spot for meals and conversations. I also designed a two-sided bench pillow—one side in faux leather for easy cleaning, the other in a beautiful textured fabric, perfect for entertaining guests.

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Madison, WI // Tudor Charm

When an empty-nester couple relocated to Madison, they purchased a Tudor-style home with the goal of refreshing and modernizing the space.

Coming from a much larger home, they faced the challenge of downsizing while still wanting a cozy, functional environment that reflected their personal style.

I guided them through the renovation process, helping make thoughtful design decisions that honored the home’s original character while introducing updated elements. I also assisted in curating their furnishings—helping decide what to keep, donate, or replace.

With intentional space planning, we ensured that each piece supported both the home’s architecture and their day-to-day lifestyle. By layering in meaningful color, texture, and materials, we created a beautifully balanced and welcoming home that feels fresh yet familiar. It's a space that supports them in this new chapter of life.

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Shorewood // Shorewood Escape

The client reached out to update their family room, powder room, and main bedroom, as well as add thoughtful details to the main living space. In the family room, the heart of their home, I chose a green sofa that beautifully brings the outdoors in. This piece adds a grounding quality to the space, creating a relaxed, welcoming environment that promotes balance, calm, and connection for the whole family to enjoy.

I transformed a corner of the room into a peaceful reading nook by adding a cozy lounge chair, perfect for unwinding. This addition creates a serene space to escape, whether it’s for enjoying a good book or simply taking a moment to relax and recharge.

I transformed a corner of the room into a peaceful reading nook by adding a cozy lounge chair, perfect for unwinding. This thoughtful addition creates a serene space to escape, whether it's for enjoying a good book or simply taking a moment to relax and recharge.

I love designing fun powder rooms with a burst of color. For this space, I found a gorgeous wallpaper that completely enhanced the room's energy and added a playful touch.

In the main bedroom, I added textured wallpaper to create visual interest, making the space feel cozy and inviting. To complete the look, I incorporated a throw and pillows, adding layers of texture that make the room feel both stylish and comfortable.

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Madison, Wi. | The Westmorland Way

This homeowner wanted to update her kitchen and master bathroom but needed help refining her vision and direction. During our initial conversations, I asked how she wanted to feel in her new space—her answer was clear: joyful and bright!

With that intention in mind, I guided her through the design process, helping to bring clarity to her ideas while ensuring that every detail aligned with her goals. The result is a home that feels light, vibrant, and beautifully refreshed, seamlessly blending her vision with timeless design and thoughtful functionality.

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Featured Commercial Projects

A Sanctuary of Nature & Well-Being

Kosa Spa was envisioned as a tranquil, organic retreat rooted in Ayurvedic principles—a space that feels natural, healthy, and deeply restorative. The owners had a clear vision, and my role was to bring it to life with thoughtful design choices that honored both the historic character of the space and the authenticity of their brand.

With a focus on detail, color, and texture, I curated every design element to evoke a sense of Hygge and warmth, ensuring that each moment within the spa was an experience in itself. By embracing rich, organic materials and a honed, intentional restraint, we created an environment that feels cohesive, inviting, and world-class—a true reflection of Kosa Spa’s ethos.

The result is a space that not only looks magazine-worthy but also offers guests an immersive, sensory experience that aligns with the spa’s values of well-being, nature, and authenticity.

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WELLNESS AT WORK

The client purchased a new office space with the vision of creating a dynamic, open workspace. I introduced the concept of biophilic design, and together with the architect and team, we brought this vision to life. Flooded with natural light, the space features natural materials, organic shapes, and colors inspired by nature—creating an environment that encourages creativity, boosts productivity, and nurtures employee well-being.

We incorporated greenery, natural textures, and views of the outdoors to deepen the connection to nature, further enhancing the overall experience. This thoughtful design not only supports employee retention but also fosters a more engaging, collaborative atmosphere. Visitors feel welcomed and drawn to the space, potentially increasing their time here, which can ultimately enhance ROI.

This biophilic-inspired workspace is the perfect blend of beauty and functionality—where nature and design come together to elevate both work and well-being.

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A Soothing Space for Neurodivergent Support

Understanding the unique needs of autistic and neurodivergent students was at the heart of this project. My approach focused on creating a soothing, structured environment that fosters comfort, focus, and emotional regulation.

Through intentional color selection, thoughtful spatial planning, and sensory-conscious design, the space now feels more calming and supportive for both students and staff. While moments of dysregulation still occur, the new design has made a noticeable difference in how students interact with and respond to their surroundings—helping to create a space that truly supports their needs.

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  • The most important part of working with Joy, is Joy.

    My husband and I had a vision for Kosa Spa that truly came alive with Joy’s vibrant energy and her creative spark. The most important part of working with Joy, is Joy. She is open, collaborative, and willing to work with your ideas while pushing the envelope to create something that will make your brand pop. With an eye for detail, color, texture, Joy created every “moment” in our space to give our guests a feeling that is Hygge and authentic.

    As an organic, Ayurvedic spa, we needed everything to feel natural and healthy. Joy’s esthetic and values inherently supported this in a way that brought forth the nature of our historic space and materials with richness and depth, while using a honed restraint that only comes with many years of experience.

    It is our good fortune that someone of Joy’s experience and caliber, working as creative director for international brands, is here in Madison, bringing that level of design to this city. Every corner of our space could be photographed for a magazine.More importantly, our hope was to create a world-class space and brand, and with Joy’s world-class experience, we were able to achieve that.


    SHILPA S., FOUNDER KOSA AYURVEDIC SPA

  • Joy puts a lot of heart into what she does and it shows

    It was such a pleasure working with Joy. She puts a lot of heart into what she does and it shows. She really spent the time to understand our wants and needs. She was excellent at communicating with us throughout the process. She got to know our family and helped us design a room that we will enjoy for yours to come. We couldn’t be happier.


    JESS O’DELL, OREGON

  • All the Credit Goes to Joy

    I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Joy when she staged our home for sale early in 2020.  Immediately we clicked.  She staged the house beautifully and it sold within two weeks, pandemic and all. When we moved into our new home in May 2020 I hired Joy to help me with the entire house. I love her sense of style and her passion to make sure that I, as the client, was happy with the design ideas that she brought forward. We sat down and discussed our style, likes, and dislikes, budget, timelines, etc. Joy used software to allow me and my husband to see how pieces of furniture would look in the different rooms along with how colors and textures would all work together. We are so pleased with how Joy has brought out colors and textures and has given our home a more modern look.

    I have recommended Joy to many friends who have complimented me on my furniture and design choices. All the credit goes to Joy. 

    She is incredible! 


    ANGELA HIMEGARNER, LODI

  • Joy is a dream to work with!

    Joy was a dream to work with- her bright endless energy kept us motivated and enjoying a long remodel of our ninety year old house. Our home now looks beautiful and reflects both our goals with Joy’s exquisite taste and vision. 


    LISA MCGUFFEY, WESTMORLAND

  • Joy has an impeccable eye for space, flow and arrangement

    Joy helped us create a beautiful and comfortable living space that truly reflects our personal taste and lifestyle. We were overwhelmed when we downsized into a smaller home and most of our furnishings were too large for our new house. Using her impeccable eye for space, flow and arrangement, Joy assisted us in selecting pieces that complimented the existing furniture we were able to keep while taking into account our budget and style. She has exceptional taste and her use of color, texture and fabric are superb. Joy is very professional and fun to work with and really wants her clients to love their home!


    JANET MAROUN, NAKOMA

  • You tapped into our wants and needs and made it happen.

    Oh, I am so enjoying the bathroom. When I get some serious money we will have to tackle the kitchen!!  I recommended you to my son and a few neighbors who have expressed interest in remodeling their bathroom.  Thanks for putting up with us.  We know what we want when we see it and you were able to tap into our wants and make have the patience and talent to make it happen. 


    CAROLYN JOHNSON, Madison


  • We really valued the thoughtfulness Joy brought to our project.

    She really sought to understand our needs and designed them with them in mind. We work with autistic and neurodivergent students, and we have noticed a difference in how our students interact with the environment since the makeover. They still have moments of dysregulation, but the colors and design have created a more calming, supportive environment!


    KATE, DIRECTOR OF COMMON THREADS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER


  • I couldn’t have done my project without Joy.

    Joy was such a fantastic teammate on this project. She worked tirelessly to understand my vision and help bring it to life. Her ability to take all of my ideas and transform them into something even better than I envisioned was remarkable. I tend to have a lot of ideas that go in different directions and she was able to take those thoughts and come up with a cohesive plan that made sense and looked incredible. Joy’s resources and knowledge of the best vendors to use locally and nationally were incredibly helpful. I’m new to the area, so I did not know who to go for in regards to tile, fabrics, fixtures, knobs, etc. She saved me an incredible amount of time by having amazing relationships with all these resources to help the process go quickly and smoothly. Her project management skills were impeccable. She made sure we made decisions on things in a timely manner so that it was available for the builder to execute when needed. She also worked with several members of the overall team to be sure they understood the vision when doing their part of the project. Without her, the project would’ve taken exponentially longer than it did. Joy followed up on everything she committed to 100% of the time. If she said it was going to get done, it did! Her knowledge of design was amazing. She thought about things I would’ve never even considered. Because of this, I genuinely feel like I would have made costly mistakes without her guidance. I love the results because of Joy. Joy is a gem in the design world. We were very fortunate to have her expertise and knowledge through this project.


    MARIBETH TORZEWSKI, Shorewood

  • Joy’s vision transformed my space

    Working with Joy is so enlightening. She’s inspiring, has a fantastic eye, and helps get to the root of the matter – what works for me and the way I live. She helped me understand that the clutter was adding to the stress and lack of calm in my life. In fact, it got in the way of so many things, including my health. Her vision helped me bring it all together and transform my space to feel healthier, more relaxed, and now has become my happy place.


    KATE BAST, Madison

  • Joy is a joy to work with!

    Joy is very easy to work with and is a joy to work with. She is very thorough, kind, conscientious, tactful, and creative. Not pushy. She is just perfect. Her follow up is amazing, photos, and a list of things that you can do. I would recommend her to anybody who is looking for ideas for their home.


    FAITH M., BROKER

  • Joy provides what you are looking for and more!

    Joy is such a pleasure to work with! She is an active listener and really takes the time to provide specifically what you are looking for. She has a knack for wellness and can quickly deliver tools or materials for success. Her creativity is just icing on the cake! I would recommend Joy for improving all types of wellbeing including design, coaching, and inspiration.


    AKAYLAH J., MATC FITNESS, AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT

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