Our Team

Work with a Team You Can Trust

Designing a home is a big investment, but you don’t have to do it alone.  The Collected Living Design team are experts at taking outdated homes into dream spaces. Our team values communication, honesty, and relationships with our clients and vendors!

Laurie Champ – Co Owner & Creative Director

Happy Hour order: French 75 or possibly anything else that is a Gin cocktail.

On Saturday mornings you can usually find me…  walking to our local farmers market, possibly attending kids’ sporting events, but no matter what – coffee is always present.

Something I’ve always wanted to try or learn: I always liked the idea of knowing how to play piano.

Three items I’d bring on a deserted island: #1 an iPhone.  #2  A magic bean that when planted sprouts a cell tower, and #3 painting supplies because I think it’s the only hobby I could stand for a long, long time.

My next project or piece of furniture in my home: my primary bathroom needs some help

What I’m known for in the studio: It might be saying that the studio is too messy… because I love a clean working space.  😄

Trent Raines – Co Owner & General Contractor

Happy Hour order: I usually look for something called fruity tooty… or possible sunrise sugar surprise. Something in that family. 

On Saturday mornings you can usually find me…wrangling 3 children, drinking coffee, definitely not sleeping in Despite my deep deep desire to

Something I’ve always wanted to try or learn: skydiving

Three items I’d bring on a deserted island: a self sustainable off the grid house, a sea plane and my family

My next project or piece of furniture in my home: Our 90s kitchen is up next

What I’m known for in the studio: Being the most entertaining one, and also the smartest and best looking. And the most humble.

Laine Guerry – Operations Manager

Happy Hour order: Probably a nice glass of sauv blanc! I also love a good Paloma or margarita if snacking on some chips and queso

On Saturday mornings you can usually find me…snuggling on the couch with my three kiddos, hubby, and bernedoodle, Lady, with a coffee in hand. We probably need a bigger couch now that you mention it…

Something I’ve always wanted to try or learn: Gardening! Like from seeds. Having a fresh cut flower garden is a dream of mine

Three items I’d bring on a deserted island: an endless supply of good beach reads, a butler (who has access to a kitchen), an air conditioned place to sleep (is there anything worse than sleeping when you’re hot?)

My next project or piece of furniture in my home: replacing the tile in our entryway, a new light for my dining room

What I’m known for in the studio: Probably my organizational mindset or being most likely to be found wandering through an antique store

Woody Meredith - Construction Manager

Happy Hour order: Amaretto Sour

On Saturday mornings you can usually find me… Outside or planning what I'm going to do outside

Something I’ve always wanted to try or learn: Skydiving

Three items I’d bring on a deserted island: Unlimited music, egg shaped ecocapsule, and a helicopter to go get food

My next project or piece of furniture in my home: Antique hall tree

What I’m known for in the studio: Asking a lot of questions

Woody

Anna Mullins – Designer

Happy Hour order: Wine or a Gin cocktail

On Saturday mornings you can usually find me… At an antique store or sleeping!

Something I’ve always wanted to try or learn: How to speak French

Three items I’d bring on a deserted island: a pantry (with food), my dog, and my phone and charger

My next project or piece of furniture in my home: A new entertainment center to accommodate my record player

What I’m known for in the studio: Only drinking water :)

Janna Cook - Interior Designer

Happy Hour order: A good gin and tonic or fresh mojito - depends on the mood.

On Saturday mornings you can usually find me…  At a coffee shop or walking on one of my favorite trails.

Something I’ve always wanted to try or learn: Learning Italian has always been on my list.

Three items I’d bring on a deserted island: My husband and dog, a boat, and a book on how to garden.

My next project or piece of furniture in my home: I'm always on the hunt for unique lamps and charming little knickknacks.

What I’m known for in the studio: Too many tabs open and somehow never the one I’m looking for