LYNLEE HARVEY LYNLEE HARVEY AT HOME

What is your design background and experience?

My education and background are in accounting and internal audit/technology risk consulting. I accidentally got started in the home industry in 2008. I was doing the plans for my family’s first new construction build after looking at hundreds of plans and being unable to find exactly what I was looking for. I started Lynlee Harvey AT HOME, a full-service construction and architectural design company, full-time in 2011. I combine my skills as a CPA with my passion for design and construction.

What are your greatest strengths as a designer?

The details, start-to-finish. Our team strives for meticulous preparation and places an emphasis on both the small and large details of a build, from plan development, interior specifications, and organizational systems to completed construction of the home or office. We want to provide owners with a seamless, low-stress, and FUN experience!

Where do you find design inspiration?

I see so many inspiring things when I travel . . . from the beautiful (unique material and finish choices, rooflines—I can’t stop myself from constantly looking at them!) to the technical (ways to tie in stone to metal frames, how simple cabins were constructed years ago). My favorite place is near water, and I find I get my most creative work done while I’m there!

What do you consider more important in a design project: aesthetic or functionality? Why?

I LOVE a beautiful space, but I think functionality is the greatest gift I can give my clients. As a woman and mother who both lives and works in my home, I understand how important it is to have a space that works most efficiently for those who use it day in and day out.

How do you stay on-trend within the industry?

I am aware of what is going on in the world of design, but I make most of my decisions based on what feels right to me.

Is there a project that you are most proud of?

I moved into my current house two years ago and love all of the fun things I can try when I am my own client. My personal design favorite is lighting and lots of large windows with natural light! It just sets the tone for your entire day!