Spring Lake Designer Shannan Dorman
I’ve always loved art, architecture, and the beauty of nature. I love the problem solving involved in coming up with the most functional layout while using materials that work best for the user and creating a balanced space that feels comfortable. For me, design encompasses the clients’ values, the function of the space, how the client wants to feel in the space, and the building’s architecture, site position, and natural surroundings.
My prior experience is interior commercial office design projects that were unique, challenging, innovative, and encouraged a changed in how employees work and use the spaces while overseeing the LEED certification process for one of the renovation sites. I was privileged to work with Liz Wirgau and the projects she managed earned her one of the 2017 ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) “Ones to Watch“ award, the first ever earned in the manufacturing category. The personal and professional growth I experienced during these projects are invaluable to me. When I’m not in the office you will find me with my husband and children at one of our beautiful lake Michigan beaches, watching football games, reading books, working on house projects, and singing at church. I’m also an equine enthusiast and am involved in the mayhem of instructing horse-crazy youth, showing, and the total body barn workout. Shannan at: shannan@straightlinekitchens.com
Spring Lake DesignerShannan Dorman
I’ve always loved art, architecture, and the beauty of nature. I love the problem solving involved in coming up with the most functional layout while using materials that work best for the user and creating a balanced space that feels comfortable. For me, design encompasses the clients’ values, the function of the space, how the client wants to feel in the space, and the building’s architecture, site position, and natural surroundings. My prior experience is interior commercial office design projects that were unique, challenging, innovative, and encouraged a changed in how employees work and use the spaces while overseeing the LEED certification process for one of the renovation sites. I was privileged to work with Liz Wirgau and the projects she managed earned her one of the 2017 ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) “Ones to Watch“ award, the first ever earned in the manufacturing category. The personal and professional growth I experienced during these projects are invaluable to me. When I’m not in the office you will find me with my husband and children at one of our beautiful lake Michigan beaches, watching football games, reading books, working on house projects, and singing at church. I’m also an equine enthusiast and am involved in the mayhem of instructing horse-crazy youth, showing, and the total body barn workout. Contact Shannan at: shannan@straightlinekitchens.com