Lori Berg
Senior Interior Designer
City Oasis
The primary challenge for the design team of this upscale, urban condo was to create a sense of luxury living within a limited square-footage blueprint. Clean, modern classic furnishings were selected for beauty and function. The suite provides respite and repose from the fast pace of urban living whether sitting on the updated Sheraton settee with a glass of wine, reading on the upholstered bed, relaxing with guests on the balcony, or surfing the internet at the heirloom-quality secretary. To increase a sense of spaciousness, a light and airy color palette was selected that was inspired by sand, sky, and water evidenced in the lakefront setting. Understated elegance is quietly emphasized in the use of a wool and silk area rug, expansive windows dressed in shimmering sheers with vapor-blue silk panels to frame the spectacular lake view, a reflective crystal chandelier as well as a hand-painted strié wall treatment.
About the result:
Inspired by sand, sky, and water echoing the lakefront setting, the designers achieved an understated and tranquil elegance. An area rug made of wool and silk, expansive window treatments with shimmering shears, a reflective crystal chandelier, and a hand-painted strié wall treatment complete the restorative setting.
Certifications
- Allied Member ASID
Awards
- MN ASID Second Place 2013 Residential - Model Home
- MN ASID First Place 2010 Residential Living Space over 401 Sq Ft
- MN ASID Showcase Home 2010 People's Choice - Overall Favorite Room
- MN ASID Showcase Home 1998 People's Choice Award - Best Window Treatment
"I collaborate with the client to portray the personal taste and traditions of the individuals living in the home. A successful interior is beautiful, functional and inviting. It should look and feel like it's always been that way."
Every project is unique, just like the client. Lori creates beautiful, functional, and comfortable environments that reflect their point of view.
With over twenty years of experience in interior design, Lori specializes in classic residential design with an emphasis on quality, elegance and sophistication to ensure a timeless living environment. She firmly believes that you can have a beautiful yet practical environment. "I never want to sacrifice comfort and livability to achieve a certain look," she explains.
Lori has participated in several ASID Showcase projects, Luxury Home Tours, and Street of Dreams. Her related interests are art, architecture, and traveling, and she is a member of the FLW Foundation and Minneapolis Women's Rotary. Lori has been featured in the Twin Cities Spaces Magazine and Midwest Home Magazine.
Praise
Lori was incredible to work with during our renovation from her input during the re-design of the kitchen, living, dining and den area of our home to the details of the floor wood finish color to the accessories. She was able to capture our vision with so many options. Her selections and her ability to weave our theme through all areas of the design, made the process stress free and a joy. When we changed the color of the kitchen cabinets, she was flexible and offered new and beautiful selections. Her attention to detail and her focus to find the perfect fit was exceptional . From kitchen design to the furniture selections, she made what could be a stressful process a lot of fun. She transformed our living spaces into our dream home. Thank you, Lori, we could not be happier!
Another absolutely flawless home transformation with Lori Berg in the books! I first worked with Lori 7 years ago to help transform my own home. I loved working her so much that I recommended her to my Mom when my parents decided to do a complete overhaul of their Parkwood Knolls rambler. Lori took on so much with this project and with a big smile to boot. She was an integral part of the remodel before it even started and led us on key decisions regarding cabinetry, floors, hardware, lighting etc. Lori's expertise in design really shined through when she led us through the decorating process. Lori weaved a beautiful story through the home with a shared theme from room to room while giving each room their own character. No task is too small or large for Lori. She is a patient perfectionist who doesn't settle on "good" or "great" - she goes above and beyond to make sure selections are extraordinary. Lori's ability to balance design, quality, budget needs, and function gave us the perfect home for our family's needs. Lori is a joy to work with and has become a friend of our family's through the process!