Meet Allison Porter | Interior Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Allison Porter and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Allison, Let’s talk about principles and values – what matters to you most?
Integrity. If we don’t have integrity in every aspect of our businesses, creative process and life in general, nothing is genuine.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I started my interior design studio in 2019. Ive always had a passion for it, but thought my chance had passed. After several people asking me to help with their spaces, designing my own future home on scratch paper and being around the construction industry for 15 years, I decided to dabble in taking on small clients.
It grew faster than I could have imagined and in 4 years I was designing full projects from the ground up. Many mistakes were made and I learned I had to know everything from the inside out to be as successful as I wanted to be. When I made a mistake I made sure I went back and learned how and why it happened and what needed to change in my process for the next time.
I went back to school and completed a Construction, architectural and engendering project management program at the local university.
There are a lot of designers out there but I wanted my clients to know what the difference between a decorator and a designer was. I also wanted them to know I went a step further in knowing what does on beyond the walls. This is where a good designer can make sure everyone is on the same page and expectations are met for all involved.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
History and Design will always find its way into my travel. Museums, historical sites and antique shopping bringing out so much creativity for me. You’d be amazed at what visiting the Versailles in France did for my future projects in selecting floors.
Wood work, trim, doors and more constantly remind me we have gotten so stale and boring in our modern homes.
We would attend artisan and famers markets. Having conversations with people is a true lost art form. When sourcing in New York I spent 15 minutes asking questions about a mans Moroccan rugs. I pulled any information I could get from him to know more so that I would be more knowledgeable for my clients. Making those connections has created some amazing business relationships and allowed me to source unique items for my clients that are not in everyone else’s home.
We would visit unique restaurants that have character, small coffee shops and quirky shops.

Website: https://www.allisonporterdesigns.com

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Image Credits
Josh Johnson- Playroom/Kids Bedroom
Sumaira Amber- Blue Bedroom
Jeremy Erickson- Kitchen and living room