Clients from all facets of the style spectrum indicate interior designs created by Karin Eckerson make homes feel just right.
After working as a team professional within East Coast-based interior design firms for 18 years, Karin founded Karin Eckerson Interiors three and a half years ago because she believed she could improve the process of direct client communications and individualized design outcomes, and she wanted her clients to know their wishes would be truly heard and honored.
"I'm open to, and want to know, what inspirational items or styles clients are enjoying, even if they might be considered eclectic. My projects run the gamut. I'm currently working on one for a traditional Princeton home with a client who wants a California chic vibe. We're juxtaposing the ornate millwork and staircase with a well-edited casual, minimalistic design," reveals Karin.
In her former career as a family therapist, she says she learned how intuitive listening and authentic empathy changes everything. "We know that how our homes make us feel is extremely important. No one can be their happiest or do their best from within rooms that leave them dissatisfied," she adds.
Karin's signature process starts by touring a residence to make a thorough laundry list with clients regarding any bothersome aspects and all visionary aspirations. "I consider interior design to be a partnership with clients, and will create a complete plan to execute from those lists," she says.
Until last October, Karin operated the business from home -- going through exactly what most other people were experiencing by living, working, resting, eating, exercising and entertaining all at the same location for the past few years. During the fall, she opened a lovely design studio, and dedicated a wall to projecting her three-dimensional designs for her clients.
"I offer my clients a curated library of resources and a wonderful work space full of furnishing options, fabrics, wallpaper, color palettes, woods, tiles, fabrics and other samples used to create their specific design. Within my online, interactive design studio program, my clients can see projects unfold in real time," Karin explains. "We create and update mood boards there, and share ideas through a chat session function where they can leave me messages whenever it's convenient for them. We work together in person and online until we have the perfect design plan in place. "
She stresses that while the supply chain issues have impacted most aspects of life, she’s finishing all of her design projects. She keeps her clients apprised of all updates from vendors regarding supplies and shipments in her online design studio, which then notifies clients and keeps them informed 24/7, if desirable.
As a full-service interior designer, Karin manages other essential services, such as window treatment installers, electricians, painters, flooring professionals and mill workers.
"Good design has that perfect mix of quality, character and calm. It’s beautiful beyond the surface. And it feels entirely your own," assures Karin.
Examples of Karin Eckerson Interiors Project Types
Tailored Calm
- Whole Home Design
Articulately Elegant
- Dining Room, Living Room and Foyer
A Place To Talk
- Living Room
Casually Grand
- Great Room Addition and Design
Young Traditional
- Whole Home Design
Mid-Century Style
- Dining, Living and Powder Room Design
Refined/Refinished
- Whole Home Design
Hours: By appointment only.
2 Tree Farm Road, Suite B300, Pennington, NJ 08534
karin@karineckersoninteriors.com
609.474.0069
KarinEckersonInteriors.com