About
Principle Designer/CSG Interior Design, Catherine Swanson
At CSG Interior Design, the principal designer and owner has been referred to as “A breath of fresh air” by her clients. Perhaps this is the result of not only her dedication and hard work but also her quick response time. Catherine has a formal education and degree in Interior Design and also as a bonus to her clients, has an education and studio practice in fine art painting.
Interior Designer
Our approach starts with forming an understanding of the clients’ project and listening to the ideas and research efforts already in place. Did we mention listening yet? Listening. The client today is smart, busy and well versed. My clients are knowledgeable enough to realize they can’t or should not work without considering hiring a professional interior designer. There are so many costly issues can be avoided by starting your project by consulting an interior designer.
Once there is a Client/Designer agreement initiated, the design process in put into motion.
· Flexibility
· Creative color consultation
· Space planning
· Furniture procurement using several wholesale vendors
· Match retail and internet pricing
· Drop Ship direct whenever possible
· Custom drawings and design both 3-dimensional and hand drawings
· Custom ornamental iron gates and rail design
· Builder partnerships
· Installer partnerships including tile, carpet, flooring, wall treatments, painters etc.
Background
She graduated, Phi Theta Kappa in Interior Design Degree program at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, WA. Finishing this program has fine tuned her ability and solidified her innate skills as a creative professional. Her background as a creative artist and designer adds value to working with CSG Interior Design for your projects.