Elements Of Design - Alexis G. Blake Interiors

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Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in interior design but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Alexis Blake, Founder of Alexis G. Blake Interiors, located in Madison, WI, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Alexis G. Blake Interiors is a residential full-service design firm offering our clients a range of services, including space planning, renovation project management, kitchen & bath design, custom furniture design & production, antique acquisition, art & accessory selection, and framing.

Tell us about yourself

I was born in Evanston, IL., where my mom created and ran Garrett Paschen Ltd., a nationally recognized interior design firm. Her studies honed my design aesthetic at the New York School of Design, an internationally recognized design school with a particular focus on residential interiors. After several years in a design capacity at such diverse locations as ABC Home in Manhattan to The Golden Triangle in Chicago, I launched Alexis G. Blake Interiors in Madison, WI, serving clients throughout the Midwest, including Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and metropolitan Chicago. I truly believe good design tells your story. It speaks to what engages you, calms you, and inspires you. I'm motivated to help my clients find joy in the spaces they live, work, and love.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Creating a business that started solely by word of mouth from my happy clients.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

Being an interior designer means effectively collaborating with clients, vendors, trades, and artisans. That's a lot of people!

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Surround yourself with talented people.
  2. Listen. Listen to your clients, your collaborators...everyone.
  3. Take the time to stop and take stock - what is and isn't working - and adjust accordingly.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://alexisgblake.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexisgblakeinteriors/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisgblakeinteriors/

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