Experienced in making one's house a home

I approach each client as a special individual with unique ideas and special tastes. My goal is to work with them to achieve their dreams for their home. Indeed, I hope to exceed their expectations. I bring not only my design talent to each individual project, but also excitement and commitment.

-- Julie Doran

Julie Doran came to interior design easily with the influence of a family of artists and designers. Her early interest was enhanced through international travel that exposed her to many facets of style, design, architecture and culture.

Julie approaches each project with attention to the smallest of details, while remaining true to the concept and vision. She supports her homeowners at each step of the process, advising them as they make critical decisions on design, selection and materials.

Julie specializes in:

• Professional interior design consultation
• Color selection
• Lighting with ambience
• Flooring design and selection
• Unique kitchen and bath design with natural stone and the latest materials
• Selection of fine furnishings
• Customized art and accessories
• Window fashions, both functional and decorative
• Custom bedding design

What her clients say:

Julie transformed my home from dull to vibrant, from cold to warm, from pedestrian to interesting. She helped me choose the perfect colors for my walls and the right window treatments. She accompanied me to shop for the "big" purchases of new furniture.

But, best of all, she had me throw open my cabinets and closets to reveal my hidden "treasures" -- family heirlooms and quirky little items of emotional value that I had never known how to display. She put them all together in ways I could not have imagined. She made it my home, not a decorator's home.

-- Julie Jackson

Julie Doran was the designer we hired when we bought a remodel in 2004. She helped with various phases of the project including choosing paint colors, picking out tile and designing our window treatments.

We were thrilled with the results and we are constantly being complimented on the beautiful fabrics and designs she chose for our windows. Julie had a keen eye and knew what went with the style of our home as well as staying true to our vision. We highly recommend her!

-- Cynthia and Tom Harry

Julie is a joy to work with. Her expertise, sense of style, color and her ability to incorporate those qualities with our vision has led everyone who has seen our home to say, "Wow!" "Beautiful!" "Can't believe it is the same house!" Thank you, Julie, you are simply awesome!

-- Carol and Bob Prinzo