Shelley Beckes, A.S.I.D., C.I.D. has been a practicing Interior Designer for over 25 years. She majored in Design at University of California at Berkeley and is one of the original Professional members of the American Society of Interior Designers. After starting her own design firm 20 years ago, she became a Certified Interior Designer in the state of California. Shelley is known for her keen eye for detail and a timeless, elegant and classical approach to Interior Design.

She is a skilled color specialist and has extensive resource and product knowledge which enhance every aspect of all her completed Interior Design projects. Shelley’s work has been published in the Los Angeles Times Home Magazine, Angeles Magazine, San Francisco Magazine and Japanese House Beautiful. She was selected 4 times to participate in the prestigious Pasadena Showcase House of Design.

Her projects have ranged from 2 homes in Tokyo, Japan, to a lakeside retreat outside of Ottawa, Canada as well as estates in Montecito and California’s Wine Country. Her commercial work has included medical and professional offices as well as being a design consultant on a major bank project in Tokyo, Japan.

Shelley’s Personal Design
Philosophy and Statement:

Art, Beauty and Nature inspire and influence all of my Interior Design projects whether the interpretation is traditional or contemporary. I always consider that my client’s living or working environment is a very unique expression of who they are as individuals and as families. Sometimes I like to add in an unexpected “twist” while always taking into account my client’s personality and lifestyle.

I believe that “Quality and attention to detail are elements that distinguish a fine Interior from a mediocre one”. When budget is a consideration, I encourage my clients to take their time in purchasing. I feel that “A space with a few beautiful things is far superior to one full of compromises.”

I am committed to making the design process an exciting and enjoyable collaboration. My greatest reward is seeing how my clients thrive in their beautiful new surroundings. I am most proud of the wonderful relationships I have developed with my clientele and the repeat business and referrals I have enjoyed over the years.

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