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We’re interior designers and decorators in Denver that do things a little differently. We’re the ones that show you how it is and how it could be. The ones that push you outside of your comfort zone into a place of unmatched beauty and style. We believe in a lot of things, but being cookie-cutter isn’t one of them. So if you’re looking for the same old, feel free to look elsewhere. We’re more interested in exploring the types of interiors that leave you with an impression when you step inside. And while we’re in the business of creating spaces you’d see in a movie, you don’t need a Hollywood budget to work with us. All we ask is you bring an open mind to the table so we can fill it with all the possibilities we can dream up.

 

Miranda Cullen

OUR FEARLESS LEADER

International Award-Winning Interior Designer and Decorator, energetic entrepreneur, mom, wife, CEO & Rainmaker – There’s a reason she fears no project that comes through our doors. With 30-years of experience, Miranda is a valuable mentor to our design team while continuing her work to build Inside Stories’ legacy through franchising.

SARAH EVANS

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER + PARTNER

Sarah is a Colorado native who has worked at Inside Stories for 7 years. While she is not a designer, Sarah uses her skillsets to ensure operations run smoothy! Some of her skillsets include strategic thinking, financial acumen, problem solving, communication, and leadership. Sarah’s favorite aspect of working with Inside Stories is seeing the clients vision come to life and working alongside our amazing team!

Our Denver Interior Designer Team

inside stories interior designer Kate Rainwater Denver
Degree:

Interior Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

space planning

Her Genius Strikes:

when she's collaborating with creative people or during her valued alone time in the shower.

Fun Fact:

She can out drive most men on the golf course

Kate Rainwater

Design Manager

Inside Stories interior design Sarah Beth Shamblin
Degree:

Interior Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

bridging client's contrasting tastes to create an eclectic design that works together harmoniously

Her Genius Strikes:

during outdoor activities or surrounding herself with creative friends

Fun Fact:

She can do a kickflip.

Sarah Beth Shamblin

Project Manager & Senior Interior Designer X

Denver interior designer Sarah Click Inside Stories design
Degree:

Interior Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

Finding the perfect scheme of fabrics & finishes.

Her Genius Strikes:

When she’s flipping through her collection of coffee table books to get inspiration.

Fun Fact:

She loves drawing, painting, and all forms of visual art.

Sarah Kring

Senior Interior Designer

Degree:

BA Classical Art + History

Favorite Design Challenge:

Reimagining a space for a completely new function, like turning a front desk into a bar!

Her Genius Strikes:

When hiking in the PNW, exploring rural Europe and waking up at 3am with a hair-brain idea.

Fun Fact:

She is a certified yoga teacher and currently teaches classes when she's not designing.

Samantha Leffel

Sr. Interior Designer

Degree:

Interior Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

Finding creative and beautiful ways to incorporate functional needs like storage!

Her Genius Strikes:

I’m playing around with ideas in CAD, searching inspo online and collaborating with other designers and tradespeople.

Fun Fact:

Her first career was as a geophysicist

Kelsey Noel

Interior Designer

Degree:

Interior Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

Crafting thoughtful spaces that tell a story, whether it’s through materiality, layout, or the feeling a space evokes.

Her Genius Strikes:

I’m in nature, making art, or discovering new places. Adventure, collaboration, and new perspectives fuel my best ideas!

Fun Fact:

I’ve gone hang gliding.

Bria Simms

Interior Designer

Madison Shoemaker Interior Designer Denver Colorado Inside Stories design
Degree:

Interior Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

Pushing clients outside of their comfort zones! Whether it's infusing a small pop of color into a neutral home or transforming a space into a fully immersive experience, she loves challenging her clients to take the leap.

Her Genius Strikes:

when she's trying something new. Visiting new restaurants, travelling to new places, and meeting new people is the best way to ignite that spark.

Fun Fact:

Madison eagerly anticipates Halloween all year long...she is HERE for spooky season, horror movie marathons, and any excuse to wear a costume.

Madison Shoemaker

Senior Interior Designer

Degree:

BS in Interior Design & minor in Construction Management

Favorite Design Challenge:

Juxtaposing a client's different design styles to produce something that is so uniquely them.

Her Genius Strikes:

When she's talking with other creatives, walking around her neighborhood, or exploring new cities.

Fun Fact:

She is an ordained minster and has done a few of her friend's ceremonies!

Rachel Ess

Interior Designer X

Degree:

Interior Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

I’m passionate about balancing personality, aesthetics and functionality, especially when designing for diverse client needs. One of my favorite challenges is creating personalized spaces that reflect a client’s unique style while ensuring the design remains timeless and functional.

Her Genius Strikes:

When painting, being in nature, trying out new food, collaborating with creative people and getting inspired by different cultures.

Fun Fact:

I speak Spanish, English and a little bit of German, I have been riding horses since 2007, I have a degree in Industrial Design & I love watching Disney movies.

Jimena De La Torre

Interior Designer

Degree:

BA in English + History, Interior Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

Space planning; creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional.

Her Genius Strikes:

When she's traveling to new places, trying new things, pushing herself out of her comfort zone.

Fun Fact:

She spent seven years living in the Outback of Australia

Kate Pinney

Jr. Interior Designer X

Degree:

Interior Architecture and Design

Favorite Design Challenge:

Blending different styles and incorporating unique and personal elements throughout a design.

Her Genius Strikes:

Traveling to new places and being adventurous!

Fun Fact:

I love live music! I have been to over 30 concerts from K-pop to Country!

Ella Kitlowski

Jr. Interior Designer X

Degree:

Computer Information Systems Management

Favorite Design Challenge:

Brining in the clients personality into every aspect of the design.

Her Genius Strikes:

When she is cooking.

Fun Fact:

She has gone skydiving and climbed five 14ers.

Jeanne Elder

Business Support Admin

Degree:

Communications

Favorite Design Challenge:

Her favorite thing about purchasing is seeing the project come together after placing the orders.

Her Genius Strikes:

When she is home with her family.

Fun Fact:

She works with her two sisters.

Rachel Bena

Purchasing Coordinator

Degree:

Communications

Favorite Design Challenge:

getting everything delivered in mint condition and without delays!

Her Genius Strikes:

when problem solving a logistics issue

Fun Fact:

She and her husband both played college soccer and now all three of their kids play

Megan Sawatzki

Purchasing Coordinator

Degree:

Fine Arts with a focus in Paw-ttery

Favorite Design Challenge:

adding "character" to rugs around the house

Her Genius Strikes:

when food is involved

Fun Fact:

I have three big brothers that I boss around

Tilly Cullen

Design Dog

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