Schematic Design The initial design concept phase takes anywhere from 3-6 weeks depending on the size and scope of your project. During that time, we may measure on site, or call with questions, but mostly we will be developing the look and layout of your home. This is when your ideas and desires for your home as communicated to us take shape.

Initial Presentation Our initial presentation after design development will include schematic drawings, layouts, and 2-3 proposed material and or fabric palettes for the main rooms of a project. This presentation reflects your project direction based on our interviews and your preferences. The decisions made here help set the tone for all design work to follow.

Design Development At this time we work out the details and flesh out your plans. We take your input and apply our expertise in implementation to create the project action map. Although an ongoing process throughout the project, it is most intensive alter our initial presentations.

Furnishings + Material Presentations These presentations are done at various points throughout the project based on the needs of your project schedule. In this phase, we specify which pieces of furniture, fabrics and finishes will be part of your ultimate design. In order to expedite procurement and the project schedule, please come to these meetings prepared to make your selections and order your pieces.

Order Processing Our office processes your furniture and materials orders right away. Please know that fine quality custom pieces can last a lifetime, however their quality is also reflected in the care taken to make them. Furnishing lead times range from 8-16 weeks once final finishes are selected and fabrics are received by the manufacturers. Lead times for materials such as tile, drapery, plumbing fixtures, and lighting are typically 2-8 weeks.

Project Management We are available to help oversee the many details of your installations and construction projects. While the construction process can pose challenges, our expertise and resources within the field will help guide you through the process to a successful and timely completion.

As seen on the cover of Seattle Homes & Lifestyles

NW Design Award Winner

As seen in Pacific Northwest Magazine

As seen at 360Modern.com

As seen in Better Homes & Gardens

As seen in Metropolitan Home

As seen in Kitchen & Bath Ideas

As seen in Kitchen & Bath Ideas

Amely embarked upon interior design at a young age, following her real estate-investing family around Southern California. She learned firsthand about construction and furniture.

This award winning designer’s expertise includes architectural design and drawing, as well as managing large teams of contractors on customized residential design projects. She has managed and worked with materials ranging from concrete and steel structures to fabric and fringe.

Amely graduated Cum Laude from Cornish College of the Arts, with a degree in interior design. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in English literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has traveled extensively, absorbing the design and art of European and Middle Eastern cultures. Interior design allows her to bring all of her experiences together to influence the look of her projects.

Her travel experiences, combined with formal studies in design, music, writing, painting, and art history allow Amely to draw upon this depth of knowledge to enrich the design process and end result.

In every endeavor, Amely extensively researches the clients needs to bring together a beautiful and fulfilling space.

“I enjoy helping my clients create a unique space that will nurture and reward them as they go about their lives,” Amely says.

Residing in Seattle with her husband and young son, Amely enjoys time spent with family. She paints, teaches classes, Studies yoga, enjoys gourmet cooking, and traveling. Using her energy and humor to create fun and dynamic spaces, Amely brings her exuberant personality into all her endeavors.

Based in Seattle, we are a six-person, nationally acclaimed design firm led by Principal Designer Amely Wurmbrand.

The firm collaborates with clients up and down the West Coast, executing designs that evoke style, intelligence and emotion. Projects are highly customized to the client’s needs through the creative use of space, light, unusual materials and distinctive furnishings.

Amely and her team have developed a reputation for innovation by working closely with clients to realize intelligent, sophisticated designs which reflect their personalities and lifestyles. The firm’s vast industry resources and applied study of color underscore a reputation of excellence in custom tailored design.

Whether a client’s needs are suited to period design or minimalist modern decor, each timeless and elegant end result tells the client’s story rather than the designer’s.

Specializing in refined, custom residential design

• Full design services, from concept to completion
• Schematic architectural drawings in Auto CAD, Photoshop, and SketchUp as well as hand renderings
• Management and direction of complex construction projects, and installations
• From concrete foundations to upholstery trim, we guide our clients in creating spaces that make them feel wonderful
• Global sourcing expertise for materials, furniture, finishes and accessories, from Brazil to Prague
• Expert network of artisans & specialized contractors
• Featured expert in national and regional media
• Expertise in creating custom finishes & furniture\Furniture selections and presentations, with broad-spectrum, customized options
• Thoughtful, tailored planning for timely, precision execution
• Added experience in multi-family dwellings & sound studios
• ASID, Allied Member

Please visit AmelyDesigns.com or call us at 206.542.0447 for more information.

• Graduated in interior design Cum Laude from Cornish College of the Arts (in addition to a previous BS in English literature…Emerson anyone?).

• Featured by HGTV, King 5 Television, and Q13 FOX.

• My work has been published in “Metropolitan Home”, “Seattle Times Pacific Northwest”, “Seattle Homes and Lifestyles”, and “Better Homes and Gardens” magazines.

• Successfully built my own thriving 6 person interior design firm that for the past 6 years has specialized in high end residential and multi-family interior architecture and design.

• Won design awards, including the 2004 and 2007 Northwest Design Award.

• Published my drawings and paintings in various art reviews.

• Created full architectural drawings using tools such as AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch up and Form Z, for high end residences being built from the ground up. Well experienced at the art of architectural drawing and have completed many projects of this nature.

• Designed a building requiring several14 inch x 27 foot steel I beams and oversaw their installation.

• Designed and oversaw the installation of 15 foot concrete feature walls.

• Orchestrated the surprise installation of new sewer lines going into County mains under a 2 day time limit, and under the rather strict and watchful eye of both County and city officials (these things usually take 100 days + in this neck of the woods.)

• Directed entire construction projects as the general contractor as well as designer; working with Sandblasters, concrete cutters, sewer engineers, municipalities, carpenters, concrete installers, sheet metal manufacturers, waterproofing specialist, suppliers of every imaginable ilk, roofers, upholsterers, painters (my favorites ©), and woodworkers just to name a small handful.

• Faux Finished walls and art directed the installation of murals.

• Resourceful and creative: found old chandeliers for $20 dollars, had them nickel plated for $70 dollars, and later used them in million dollar projects.

• Designed an acoustically correct music recording studio (including hidden routes for cables and a long list of other sound studio specifications which I am happy to provide).

• Sourced obscure materials from all over the world…Brazil to Europe…usually calling the sources directly in the necessary country.

• Created custom finishes in many different surfaces from back painted low iron etch glass, to milestone, to bleached, dyed, and stained wood.

• Had the most beautiful and well adjusted child you have ever seen (okay, I am not an empirical judge on this, but you ought to see him….my best design yet).

• I could keep going, but at this point you should just call me, not read this!

Please see http://www.AmelyDesigns.com for a full representation of the firm’s accolades and press mentions. Below are selected highlights.

2007 Northwest Design Award - Bathroom, Winner “Poetic, beautiful use of composition and execution.” -NWDA judging panel

Metropolitan Home Magazine “Matters of the Hearth” (April 2006) “… Amely respected the home’s 1960s architecture but took liberties with it, mixing classic and contemporary materials to put a fresh face on Mid-Century design.” -Fred Albert, Metropolitan Home

Seattle Homes & Lifestyles Front cover and full design feature (Sept. 2007)

HGTV “What You Get for the Money” appearance (Oct. 2006)

HGTV “Home Room” taping (pilot yet to air)

360° Modern “Balancing Act” feature story (April 2006)

Seattle Times 9 Pacific Northwest Magazine “Knowing Its Place” (Aug. 2006)

KING 5 television (Seattle) morning news, multiple appearances, design expert (2005, 2006)

Better Homes and Gardens “Before and After” for French kitchen design (Jan. 2006)

2004 Northwest Design Award - Kitchen, Winner ‘An outstanding representation of professional design in our region. ” -The Innis Arden Board

Seattle Times “Real Life Home” (Oct. 2006)

Amely Wurmbrand started on her path as an interior designer at a young age, following her real estate investing family around Southern California through hardware, and furniture stores, as well as innumerable meetings with contractors. Her circuitous path led her to opening her own award winning interior design practice in Seattle, Washington. Amely’s expertise includes architectural design and drawing, as well as managing large teams of contractors working on high-end residential construction projects. Amely has worked with a varied palette of materials ranging from fabric and fringe to large concrete and steel structures.

Amely graduated Cum Laude from Cornish College of the arts, with a degree in interior design and a minor in jazz voice. She also holds a BS in English literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her academic credentials have been enhanced by unique real life experiences. She traveled extensively with her grandfather, a well-known author and public speaker, sharpening her own communication skills while absorbing the design and art of European and Middle Eastern cultures. While studying jazz voice, she learned the power of improvisation and has honed those skills in the context of both design and public presentation. Additionally, she was the lead singer for several rock and jazz bands in Boulder and Seattle, where she performed regularly.

Having studied design, music, writing, painting, and art history, Amely enjoys the creative process in any discipline. Interior design allows her to bring all of her experiences together to influence the look of her projects. She has extensive experience in sourcing obscure materials from locations around the world and her designs frequently include the principles of Feng Shui. In every endeavor Amely performs extensive research of the clients needs to bring together a beautiful and fulfilling space. “I enjoy helping my clients create a unique space that will nurture and reward them as they go about their lives”

Using her energy and humor to create fun and dynamic spaces, Amely brings her exuberant personality into all of her endeavors. She lives in Seattle with her husband, and four year old son. In her free time she paints, teaches classes, studies yoga, enjoys cooking gourmet meals, and continues to travel.