Today we’d like to introduce you to Sara Levy.
Hi Sara, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I actually started as a young kid always wanting to be an architect. I ended up going to UCSD for my undergraduate in Economics. Although I liked the subject, I knew I had to find my way back to design in some manner. Once I was close to graduating, I found a program at UCLA for interior design. There I received my master of interior architecture. When I returned home to LA, I started attending classes right away and after my first year, I started working at HBA. It was a great learning experience, but living in the valley and commuting to Santa Monica was not going to last very long for me 🙂 So I found a job at another hospitality firm in the valley and then spent four years at a restaurant design firm shortly after. Then everything changed, for the better I should add, but we added a member to our family. With a new kid in tow, I decided to start my own firm. I had all the experience I needed and just needed the push to go out on my own. I have been in business almost three years now and could not be more proud. It is a lot of work, but I have some wonderful clients who I appreciate so much! My goal is to make my client’s design dreams come true and have them love where they are living, working or staying as much as possible!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I am a stay at home/full-time working mom. So there are a lot of struggles and time management obstacles to overcome. I spend all day with my child and then have my working hours at night. Thankfully my clients are aware of my working situation and I would like to say that my child has seen his fair share of construction sites at his young age 🙂 This past year with Covid and no childcare has definitely added to the stress, but we have made it through thus far.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
As an interior designer, my main goal is to present my clients with options they had not previously been aware of. To push the design boundary where needed and reel it in when necessary. At my firm, we provide 3d renderings for clients which gives them a real look at what their space can look like. We focus mainly on the architectural design in a property in order to move forward with a design idea and project plan.
My husband and I also buy homes and fix them up as we live in them. That is a whole other level of excitement/stress/creativity. But with each house, my skills get better and I love being able to build and create my own home.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
I loved architectural plans…. I know, it’s strange haha but seeing plans has always been exciting to me. This is why I know I am in the right field. I also played basketball which was always a fun time for me!
Contact Info:
- Email: Lifedesignrenovation@gmail.com
- Website: lifedesignrenovation.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifedesignrenovation/
Image Credits:
Sara Levy- Life.Design.Renovation
