As a child I remember *insisting* on pink carpet in my bedroom of our new family home. Then I spent ages searching for The. Perfect. Bedspread. Does this sound like the genesis of an interior designer? Looking back, I couldn’t be more certain this is my purpose.
I’ve taken a few different paths though, like international business. I’ve lived in middle America, all over the western states. and even in Spain…in addition to lots of travel. There are themes that connect my experience: insatiable curiosity, relentless care for my clients and a passion for understanding and improving how folks live in diverse environments. A discerning eye, a head for all the details and a heart for people. It all led me to my work as an interior designer spanning the last 20 years. I have trained under Kami Gray of Kami Gray Interiors and completed a Certificate course at Psychologie of Home Design School.
My designs combine a warm modern aesthetic with antiques and elements sourced while traveling. And I am not afraid of color! I always start in the same way. Always. Asking a million questions, finding out about you. Your wants and your needs, your loves and your dislikes. Your lifestyle. I’m learning what’s meaningful to you, and what you want your space to say about you. I have a talent for seeing the untapped potential in your home’s architecture as well.
My ideal interior design client is an individual who appreciates the value of personalized, elevated and timeless design without compromising on quality and creativity. This client possesses trust in my expertise and approaches the process with kindness, embracing a respectful and joyful collaboration. I will be my client’s staunchest advocate and treat their home and budget as if they were my own.
To say I recommend Alison for your design projects would be a massive understatement. She KNOWS how to design and add the little touches that make a house YOUR home! We are so pleased with the results of our master bedroom and bath! The artwork, lamps, rugs, etc. she suggested are outstanding! Also, I loved how she gave advice on what to do with existing items in our home. Thank you, Alison, for your creativity and design ideas!
Jody Monreal
Alison River Interiors helped us take a very ugly kitchen and make it a magnificent space. From floor to ceiling, our kitchen now has clean lines, calming colors, and timeless charm. Her creative suggestions for wood accents, hardware choices, tile, and light fixtures really brought the space together. Alison takes the time to get to know you and build a space that fits your preferences and style. I highly recommend Alison River Interiors as she was a joy to work with and exceeded our expectations.
J F
We enjoyed Alison's work so much on our kitchen/living area that we had her back to help with our bedroom and study project. Her vision added so much texture and warmth to both projects. She came up with ideas that I would never have thought of, and they ended up being perfect for our project. She sourced a dresser from a reseller that is perfect for the space, and aided us in choosing and hanging a large piece of textile art for over our bed, as well as a new bed and, lights and nightstands. Our bedroom is so comfortable now, and I thank Alison every time I step on our soft carpet after getting out of our comfy bed! We couldn't have done it without her.
Jeanne Short
Alison River is a remarkably talented interior decorator who was the miraculous angel who took it upon herself to create a personal sanctuary in my home after a broken pipe led to a flood and a need to recreate my bedrroom, bathroom, closets, floors, and more. What was a nightmarish burden turned into a joyful adventure where my fondest dreams became realities. Alison has a delightful personality who made me feel like I was royalty!! She offered a generous amount of her time to get to know me in such detail that she got to know my taste in every facet of my life . For example, she created gorgeous pillow to go with lovely chairs that included my favorite colors, patterns, and even p...
Renee Gutman
We began working with Alison near the end of our kitchen remodel, which was turning into a total living area remodel. Our remodeling team did a great job, but when it came to where to put our furniture, and if should we keep our furniture, and where to hang our artwork, we were stymied! We interviewed several interior designers, but Alison immediately stood out when she contacted us the day after we interviewed her to tell us her thoughts about our backsplash tile choices, even though we hadn’t hired her yet. Her idea was absolutely on target, and that helped us decide to use her as our design specialist. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with her as we moved through the completion of ou...
Jeanne Short
To say I recommend Alison for your design projects would be a massive understatement. She KNOWS how to design and add the little touches that make a house YOUR home! We are so pleased with the results of our master bedroom and bath! The artwork, lamps, rugs, etc. she suggested are outstanding! Also, I loved how she gave advice on what to do with existing items in our home. Thank you, Alison, for your creativity and design ideas!
Jody Monreal
Alison River Interiors helped us take a very ugly kitchen and make it a magnificent space. From floor to ceiling, our kitchen now has clean lines, calming colors, and timeless charm. Her creative suggestions for wood accents, hardware choices, tile, and light fixtures really brought the space together. Alison takes the time to get to know you and build a space that fits your preferences and style. I highly recommend Alison River Interiors as she was a joy to work with and exceeded our expectations.
J F
We enjoyed Alison's work so much on our kitchen/living area that we had her back to help with our bedroom and study project. Her vision added so much texture and warmth to both projects. She came up with ideas that I would never have thought of, and they ended up being perfect for our project. She sourced a dresser from a reseller that is perfect for the space, and aided us in choosing and hanging a large piece of textile art for over our bed, as well as a new bed and, lights and nightstands. Our bedroom is so comfortable now, and I thank Alison every time I step on our soft carpet after getting out of our comfy bed! We couldn't have done it without her.
Jeanne Short
Alison River is a remarkably talented interior decorator who was the miraculous angel who took it upon herself to create a personal sanctuary in my home after a broken pipe led to a flood and a need to recreate my bedrroom, bathroom, closets, floors, and more. What was a nightmarish burden turned into a joyful adventure where my fondest dreams became realities. Alison has a delightful personality who made me feel like I was royalty!! She offered a generous amount of her time to get to know me in such detail that she got to know my taste in every facet of my life . For example, she created gorgeous pillow to go with lovely chairs that included my favorite colors, patterns, and even p...
Renee Gutman
We began working with Alison near the end of our kitchen remodel, which was turning into a total living area remodel. Our remodeling team did a great job, but when it came to where to put our furniture, and if should we keep our furniture, and where to hang our artwork, we were stymied! We interviewed several interior designers, but Alison immediately stood out when she contacted us the day after we interviewed her to tell us her thoughts about our backsplash tile choices, even though we hadn’t hired her yet. Her idea was absolutely on target, and that helped us decide to use her as our design specialist. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with her as we moved through the completion of ou...
Jeanne Short
To say I recommend Alison for your design projects would be a massive understatement. She KNOWS how to design and add the little touches that make a house YOUR home! We are so pleased with the results of our master bedroom and bath! The artwork, lamps, rugs, etc. she suggested are outstanding! Also, I loved how she gave advice on what to do with existing items in our home. Thank you, Alison, for your creativity and design ideas!
Jody Monreal