Our DESIGN TEAM
OUR DESIGNERS BRING FUN, CREATIVITY AND CARING TO ALL OF OUR PROJECTS
Built on creativity, collaboration, and unparalleled service,
The Interior Design Studio experience is focused on crafting the ideal environment for each client.
With over 50 years of combined design practice
their highly skilled and accredited interior designers are equipped to
undertake projects of any size including both Commercial and Residential.
KATIE HEINZ
Co-Owner / Interior Designer / “Older” Sister
Working in the fashion industry after graduating from Bowling Green in 1999, Katie joined IDS in 2003 looking for another way to express her artistry. In 2016 she and Julie took over running the studio from Amy. Moving with ease between commercial and home design, Katie has become a master of her Interior Design craft. Her past knowledge and experience in textiles gives her an edge in the Design Industry. Katie and the IDS team have earned many design awards and accolades including 4 consecutive years as "Best of the Best." Katie has also dedicated her time to not only transforming spaces but also volunteering with local fundraisers and was President of the North East Ohio Chapter of The Interior Design Society.
JULIE MCNABB
Co-Owner / Operations Manager / “Younger” Sister
As Co-owner and Operations Manager of both The Interior Design Studio and it's sister company The JK Gift Shop, Julie's Business Degree from Ohio State is put to good use. She jokes that as a small business owner you never know at the beginning of the day whether you will be working on an IT delima, estimating out a design project or unloading a semi truck full of new product, making it nearly impossible to decide on which shoes to wear. She believes that a strong business comes from a strong community. Julie continutes to support the growth in Historic Downtown Medina and is currently on the Greater Medina Chamber Board and Medina City Economic Development Committee. She also enjoyed her time serving on the Main Street Medina board.
Jennifer Amstutz Wheeland
Junior Interior Designer
JAKECIA DURHAM
Interior Designer
Jakecia Durham is an experienced and credentialed interior designer. She is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design along with a Master of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Kent State. Her broad range of both commercial and residential experience along with expertise in Auto CAD makes her an asset to the studio.
Certifications and Memberships International Interior Design Association, Associate Member LEED Accredited Professional NCIDQ Qualified.
“We have worked with Katie Heinz on several projects from design layout to interior design to paint colors and flooring. She is AMAZING! She takes the time to understand your style and the look you are trying to achieve. Can’t say enough AWESOME things about Katie!!”