Annette is an accomplished professional with more than 25 years of interior design experience. She has gained the majority of her experience in design and knowledge about space planning and utilization through her career in commercial design working for Steelcase Inc., a global company that develops and manufactures furniture, interior architecture and technology products and services for corporate offices.
During her tenure at Steelcase, Annette has designed major spaces for their facilities as well as large commercial customers. She has worked closely with dealers and consulted with architectural design firms, building relationships and sharing insight about user-centered design. She is a creative problem solver with strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality and the customer.
Several years ago, Annette decided to embrace her passion for creativity paired with functionality and shifted her focus to residential design. As owner and principal designer of her own business, she offers residential interior design services to homeowners and builders. Annette started her business in Florida and is now based in Connecticut but also travels for projects.
Annette notices details, loves clean lines, values functionality and is appreciative of many different styles. She is highly influenced by her surroundings and believes that space should not only support the way people live and work, but that the home environment should compliment ones style. She also believes that quality and value are important components of any project.
Annette holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design from Michigan State University. She is nationally certified in interior design (NCIDQ) and has been trained in green building practices.
Testimonials
Annette Barrett is professional and personable. She works within your budget to make your space functional, yet very stylish! She has excellent skills in interior design, and knows exactly what your room needs for that "Wow Factor"! She will coordinate colors and accessories in your home, so that there is "flow" as you walk from room to room. Annette is up to date with all the current design trends, and has a bank of great ideas to make your home unique! She has transformed our house into a warm, inviting home.
I hired Annette to help with a remodeling/updating project in my home. I cannot say enough good things about Annette’s work, I was extremely impressed from the start to the finish. She worked with me to finalize the finish choices for my two bathroom remodels and helped give my dated living spaces a functional, fresh new look. She easily incorporated some of the existing furniture with new pieces, light fixtures, paint, and accessories into the dining room, living room, family room, and breakfast nook. Annette listened to my design ideas but also brought ideas to the table that I would not have thought of. Annette is professional, easy to work with, knowledgeable, and truly has a creative ...
We hired Annette in 2015 shortly after moving to our home on Merritt Island, FL. It was a large project to design our family room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. The design included new light fixtures, flooring, hardware, tile, counters, and furnishings. Annette worked with our budget and time table as we wanted to do a lot of the remodeling work ourself. She went above and beyond our expectations. More recently, we hired Annette again to design our master bedroom and bathroom. We could not be more happy with the result.
Working with Annette was an incredible experience. While I enjoy styling and decorating on my own, I was motivated to have a true professional help inspire and execute the vision of our new beach home. My husband and I have been exceedingly happy with the decision to work with Annette. SHE has made the difference. Our home is beautiful, unique, and above all a very happy place for our young family to enjoy.
This was my first experience hiring an interior designer. (I know how you're feeling if this is your first time considering it as well ...'should I? shouldn't I? Is it worth it?'...the answer is unequivocally YES!).
Annette's strong concept design was rooted in the feel and func...
My experience with Annette was excellent! Realizing that I have little talent in design, I asked Annette to fully decorate my spaces from furnishings to each little accessory. Of course, I also wanted it completed "yesterday". Annette was able to complete my project efficiently and within my budget. I have never been more pleased with the look of our home. It is both stylish and functional, yet cozy and uniquely mine. Whether you need an added touch or a full makeover, Annette Barrett Design is the perfect choice.
Annette Barrett is professional and personable. She works within your budget to make your space functional, yet very stylish! She has excellent skills in interior design, and knows exactly what your room needs for that "Wow Factor"! She will coordinate colors and accessories in your home, so that there is "flow" as you walk from room to room. Annette is up to date with all the current design trends, and has a bank of great ideas to make your home unique! She has transformed our house into a warm, inviting home.
I hired Annette to help with a remodeling/updating project in my home. I cannot say enough good things about Annette’s work, I was extremely impressed from the start to the finish. She worked with me to finalize the finish choices for my two bathroom remodels and helped give my dated living spaces a functional, fresh new look. She easily incorporated some of the existing furniture with new pieces, light fixtures, paint, and accessories into the dining room, living room, family room, and breakfast nook. Annette listened to my design ideas but also brought ideas to the table that I would not have thought of. Annette is professional, easy to work with, knowledgeable, and truly has a creative ...
We hired Annette in 2015 shortly after moving to our home on Merritt Island, FL. It was a large project to design our family room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. The design included new light fixtures, flooring, hardware, tile, counters, and furnishings. Annette worked with our budget and time table as we wanted to do a lot of the remodeling work ourself. She went above and beyond our expectations. More recently, we hired Annette again to design our master bedroom and bathroom. We could not be more happy with the result.
Working with Annette was an incredible experience. While I enjoy styling and decorating on my own, I was motivated to have a true professional help inspire and execute the vision of our new beach home. My husband and I have been exceedingly happy with the decision to work with Annette. SHE has made the difference. Our home is beautiful, unique, and above all a very happy place for our young family to enjoy.
This was my first experience hiring an interior designer. (I know how you're feeling if this is your first time considering it as well ...'should I? shouldn't I? Is it worth it?'...the answer is unequivocally YES!).
Annette's strong concept design was rooted in the feel and func...
My experience with Annette was excellent! Realizing that I have little talent in design, I asked Annette to fully decorate my spaces from furnishings to each little accessory. Of course, I also wanted it completed "yesterday". Annette was able to complete my project efficiently and within my budget. I have never been more pleased with the look of our home. It is both stylish and functional, yet cozy and uniquely mine. Whether you need an added touch or a full makeover, Annette Barrett Design is the perfect choice.
Annette Barrett is professional and personable. She works within your budget to make your space functional, yet very stylish! She has excellent skills in interior design, and knows exactly what your room needs for that "Wow Factor"! She will coordinate colors and accessories in your home, so that there is "flow" as you walk from room to room. Annette is up to date with all the current design trends, and has a bank of great ideas to make your home unique! She has transformed our house into a warm, inviting home.
