2017 Decorators’ Show House @ CMA

Her own memories of growing up in a large Italian family, and the experiences of sharing stories and meals around the kitchen table, brought her directly into the heart of the home in her design business.Angela has made it the goal of each project to truly understand the heart and soul of every client so the home can tell the story of the family who lives there.She layers beautiful finishes with warm family overtones so that each family can gather and enjoy making memories that will last a lifetime.Angela utilizes a proprietary model called Creating the Palette for Change™ to understand her clients and hone in on the overarching vision for the space. Angela believes in a collaborative, creative planning process in her work. Her eclectic portfolio demonstrates the success of this model and her ability to take a clients’ vision and translate that in an authentic way in a home. Every room blends with existing architecture while simultaneously bringing a fresh, innovative design into the space.Angela does not do it alone.

She has created a team of craftsmen and designers of the highest skill level to complete her projects to perfection. She believes in strong teams that reflect the values and integrity of her firm so that every client experiences an ease of transformation while being attended to throughout the process.Angela’s path to design was unusual. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, and began her professional career working for Merck Pharmaceuticals. She honed her skills as a designer over two decades buying and remodeling homes where she discovered her passion for design. She combined her business acumen with her keen eye for design and her love of family to create Angela Bonfante Kitchen Designs.

Angela is an active member of the Association of Interior Designers (ASID) and past board member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and National Association of Remodeling (NARI). She has been quoted in publications regarding design trends locally and nationally, appeared on the Gale Hogan show, and has designed the stage kitchen for the local Home and Garden Show. She has been a regular contributor to the NARI Today Section of Home & Garden Magazine and her designs have been featured in Suburban News Publications, on the HGTV Website, and as a news feature in the Columbus Dispatch and on WBNS 10TV.She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Columbus College of Art and Design and in addition to running a successful design firm, is a professional motivational speaker, on the topics of design, change and resiliency. She is married to Bobby and a mother to three teenagers Sophie, Betsy and Joey, and their dog Luca.

ACE Award NARI 2012, 2013, 2014
CoTy Award NARI 2013
2012 NKBA Voices from the Industry Speaker KBIS

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Northwestern University, a BS in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati, a law degree from Southern Methodist University and a Master’s in Historic Preservation from Columbia University, where his Thesis on mid-century Modernism explored Interior Design’s contribution to the movement.Fritz serves on the Board of Trustees for the Westcott Center for Architecture and Design in Springfield, OH and was Vice-chair of the Victorian Village Commission until 2014. Before teaching, he gained commercial Interior Design experience with Design Group, Columbus. Before recently moving to Grandview with his wife and children (16 & 13), they restored the historically significant Circus House in Victorian Village.
 

Clients often refer to the design process with John as more fun than work, saying he keeps their personality and comfort in mind. His designs have won numerous awards and been the subject of multiple magazine and newspaper articles.

 Interior Design is Pam’s second career.She spent 14 years in the insurance and financial planning Industry—receiving her CLU and ChFC designations from the American College in 1983 and 1985. This past experience has proven to be invaluable in managing the complexities of an interior design firm. Pam went back to school in 1990 to study interior design at Columbus College of Art and Design. CEU’s, seminars, furniture markets and travel keep her current, challenge her thinking and inspire her. Pam’s philosophy “stretch yourself” keeps her creativity and ideas flowing.

Marianne Dawson is the Administrative arm, and after 18 years of experience, she is knowledgeable about shipping, customs, and all other related things related to how to complete the job, wherever it is being delivered.

After years of experience on residential and commercial projects, Judith Politi Interior Design formed in 2003. JPID has a clientele base that is centralized in Ohio and spans across the United States.JPID is driven to produce interiors that reflect client’s need for function design aesthetic, and comfort while providing added value to all. Their creativity and innovation in design can transform general ideas into functional realities.

She loves to help her clients create homes that are light, open, beautiful and functional for their own specific needs.Lauren King Design has received the Best of Houzz Customer Service award in 2014, 2015 and 2016, as well as the Best of Houzz Design award in 2015 and 2016. Lauren is passionate about designing spaces that her clients love, and hopes to continue to do so for many years to come.

Nth Degree’s commitment to quality and customer service has been rewarded with numerous industry accolades and recognitions.Neal Hauschild, founder of the Nth Degree companies, has extensive knowledge of the interior design and real estate industries and its related fields including all legal aspects (including the impacts on estate planning), construction, design, negotiation for buying and selling, and property (real, intellectual, and personal) management.Neal studied electrical and biomedical engineering at Duke University and earned his Master’s degree in environmental engineering and engineering management while serving in the United State Air Force.Neal served for a period of time in the Middle East on post-Desert Storm operations in the mid-1990s performing construction management and interior design for military facilities, ranging from military housing, aircraft operation facilities, and medical buildings. Neal created the Department of Defense’s sustainable development program for buildings, structures and facilities.

He developed policies and requirements to focus on alternative uses of buildings and the renovation of structures for new and innovative purposes. It was during this time period, while working closely with attorneys, architects, designers, engineers, facility planners, and users of the facilities and spaces, that Neal became passionate about all these fields and their inter-relatedness.
 

In an unpredictable world, Danny believes that design should be consistent and timeless. As the design process evolves with each project, he believes in bringing the unexpected into play.While working on a variety of projects ranging from luxury salons, cocktail lounges, private residences, and physicians offices, Danny merges natural elements such as textiles, woods, and metals to create a signature Danny Russo Design aesthetic that is immediately recognizable on his projects.

Danny is currently working exclusively at HAVERTYS furniture in Columbus. You can book a consultation by stopping into the store located on Polaris Parkway. HAVERTYS is a 130-year-old company based in Atlanta, Georgia serving residential clients as well as design professionals.

In addition to a love of experiencing new cultures, ideas, and places, her design ethos is highly influenced by her early training in fine art, as well as, the drive to remain a lifelong student of architecture and design. Chicago, Paris, Lisbon, San Francisco, and Rome all rank as favorite places.