The featured designer of October is Lisa Ball of Design by Lisa. Lisa's idea of successful design is more than following a formula, it is about helping to create a home that reflects not only good design but reflects her clients as well.
Share your background
I grew up as an “Army Brat” and lived in
many different places before coming to Minnesota, which I now consider “home.”
I worked as a Flight Attendant for Northwest Airlines for many years and worked
in interior design at the same time until I decided to retire from the airlines
in 2000 and devote myself to interior design full time. I worked at William
Beson Interior Design until 2005 when I opened my own studio.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why
The only place outside of the country that
I would consider moving to is Australia. There is a fun, adventurous spirit
among the people there that fascinates me…and the weather is wonderful.
Describe your dream home
Inviting,interesting,colorful
What are your hobbies
Cooking, travel, entertaining
Five things you can’t live without
Great conversation, laughter , new
experiences, friends and family.
What are your favorite local shops and
restaurants
112 Eatery, Hunt and Gather, Sparks
Describe one of your favorite projects
(location, client, and overall aesthetic )
I worked with clients who have a beautiful
home on the bluffs. The house was quite contemporary and the clients wanted to
keep the contemporary feel, but almost all of the finishes in the house were
white and the clients wanted to maintain the contemporary feel but bring in
some warmth. I think that we were able
to maintain the best features of the house and give it the warm, updated
feeling that the clients wanted.
Master bedroom- before and after
Master Bath- before and after
Kitchen- before and after
Wine Cellar- before and after
Who is your favorite artist and/or furniture
designer
I love the work of David Hicks because I
think that it was ground breaking and it has stood the test of time. Current
designers that I admire include Thomas O’Brien and Bobby McAlpine.
What is your favorite room in your home, why?
My Sun Room is the most comfortable room in
my house (I am fixing up a 1960’s rambler and this is also the only room that
is finished!)
Fill in the blank, No room would be complete
without…
Books and pictures
Do you have “go to” paint colors, if so which
ones
Benjamin Moore White Dove, Lennox Tan, and
Timothy Straw are three colors that I go to often.
Thank you Lisa, you can see more of her work
here!
Labels: Design by Lisa, Featured Designer, Interior Design
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