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As
an interior design consultant, I will work with you to define your
own personal style and design your home around your personality,
your specific lifestyle needs, and your budget. I bring a host of
quality craftsmen and specialists to the project to ensure a smooth
and enjoyable process from start to finish.
Together, we can draw inspiration from varied life experiences, such
as from your travels, a treasured family heirloom, pictures in a
book or magazine, from artwork, or from colors in nature, for
example. Inspiration comes in many forms and can be the beginning
of the creative process, no matter what style you prefer.

My background:
My
first experience as a designer was as a hobby seamstress, where I
designed and created unique clothing and window treatments. Sewing
taught me how to select the appropriate fabrics and materials for a
project and how to construct an item for long lasting quality.
I
was formally educated in art and design at the International
Academy of Merchandising and Design, Tampa, FL, where I receive
an Associates of Arts Degree in Interior Design, graduating Summa
Cum Laude, in 1998.
After graduation, I worked under an interior designer from New York
City as a designer/illustrator. I designed furniture and
accessories, and drew 3-D architectural perspectives. I gained
experience presenting concepts to clients though my drawings and
designs.
I
later relocated to Minneapolis to work as a Senior Designer for
Gabberts Furniture and Design. I gained a tremendous education on
furniture and design in that position.
In
2004, I moved back to Florida to be a Design Consultant for Robb &
Stucky Interiors in Fort Myers.
In
April 2007, I started my own interior design company, Raine
Interiors.
I
also work with the Design Referral Service located at the
International Design Center in Estero.
What
I love the most about my field of endeavor is that I have met so
many wonderful people; both clients and others in the industry, and
I get to do what I love the most----DESIGN!
Please contact me for an initial Design Consultation.
Thank you!
Susan
Raine Kester
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