Karlene Hunter-Baum
Senior Interior Designer
Sit a Spell
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. With this in mind, the design team of Heidi Dockter, Karlene Hunter Baum, Lauradeen Potretzke, and Christine Sutphen created a welcoming outdoor living space on the L-shaped porch that also serves as the primary entrance to this grand historic home. The Victorian mansion was built in the 1880’s and recently restored to serve as a Bed and Breakfast and a family home. The purpose of the porch is to accommodate romancing couples, retreating guests, or small gatherings. The Designers celebrated the historic architecture while bringing a fresh interpretation of gracious outdoor living.
About the result:
A decorative painted medallion with leaf motifs was painted on the floor to provide visual warmth with easy maintenance. This medallion echoes the masonry design above the windows.
Awards
- MN ASID First Place 2013 Residential - Showcase House for Sit a Spell
- MN ASID Showcase Home 2013 People's Choice for Favorite Room
- MN ASID First Place 2007 Contract Private Sector - Whitney Landmark Lobby
- MN ASID First Place 2006 Design is in the Details - Big Sky, Montana Bathroom
- MN ASID Honorable Mention 2006 Model Home - The Whitney Contemporary Condo/Loft
- MN ASID Honorable Mention 2003 Residential Design over 6,000 Square Feet
"An interior designer's goal is to make the design process more enjoyable for the client. Satisfaction comes from seeing the client's individual style emerge during the design process."
As a professional Interior Designer, Karlene’s passion is to help clients create homes that drastically improve their mood and quality of life. Functional. Beautiful. Timeless.
In her 20 years as a designer, Karlene has developed an approach of mixing design elements ranging from historic to contemporary. She prides herself on asking questions that facilitate the design process. "While listening to my client's responses, I also hear the underlying information," she says. This verbal and nonverbal communication enables her to create a plan uniquely suited to her client's needs and desires.
She has been chosen to design model homes for Parade of Homes. Since 2003, Karlene's work has been featured in the Robb Report — Exceptional Vacation Properties.
Karlene earned her B.A. in Interior Design from North Dakota State. She completed post-graduate work in Interior Design in Stuttgart, Germany.