Interior Design Portfolio - Lindsey Britten

Hi There!

I'm Lindsey Britten, an East Coast-based interior designer! After 10 years in the United States Marine Corps as a senior signals intelligence analyst, decided to make a career out of my love for all things design + build. lean on my military experience and work ethic to lead organized projects that deliver functional, timeless, and breathtaking interiors.

I was exposed to design at an early age, tagging along with my father, who was a custom-builder. Some of my earliest memories are helping with paint or choosing material for his homes, sparking my love for interiors. also learned the value of client relationships and how taking time to connect is essential to delivering a space tailored to their needs.

While studying for my B.F.A. in Interior Design at the Design Institute of San Diego, I began a sole-proprietership. Not only did I work directly with clients through the design process, but I also managed every aspect of the business including budgets and vendor managment. That experience provided me with the skills needed to now manage multi-million dollar projects in San Diego and the DC metro area working as a designer for award winning Design-Build Firms.

I have experience with a variety of projects and tools, specializing in large scale, full home interior remodels, exterior renovations, custom millwork designs, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, 3D renderings, Sketchup, AutoCad, Adobe Suite, and much more. I'd love to work with you!

HIGHLAND OAKS

Kitchen+MasterBathRemodel | PrivateResidence SanDiego,CA

TALEGA HILLS HOUSE

Kitchen,MasterBath+SecondaryBathRemodel | PrivateResidence SanClemente,CA

MODERN PARISIAN BROWNSTONE

FullHomeRemodelConcept | PrivateResidence | Boston,MA

AMBROSIA RISTORANTE +BAR

RestaurantConceptDesign | Hospitality | DelMar,CA

STRAWBERRY MILK HEADQUARTERS

OfficeSpaceConceptDesign Commercial DelMar,CA

EL MIRADOR AZUL RESORT + SPA

ResortConceptDesign Hospitality Tulum,Mexico

HOLISTIX RECOVERY CENTER

ResidentialRecoveryCenterConceptDesign | Institutional | RoseveltIsland-NewYork,NY

RENEW HOUSE

ResidentialRecoveryHomeforSexTraffickingVictims| Institutional | Coronado,CA

HAND RENDERINGS

SamplesofHandRenderedSpaces+Sketches

-Lindsey Britten

Highland Oaks

This project was a complete gut and renovation of a San Diego family's kitchen. The top needs of the clients were to brighten the space, make the island a gathering space, and keep within a minimal budget. To maximize functionality of the space and to fit the clients lifestyle, we moved the gas range to the perimeter cabinetry and the plumbing to the island. This family loves to cook and gather in the kitchen. With two young children, we knew moving the cooktop away from the island was a necessity to keep those little hands safe.

The original footprint had a window centered on the new range wall. In order to keep the new beautiful range top and custom hood a focal point, we opted to install two new windows flanking either side of the centered range, to allow plenty of natural light to filter in.

To give the space height we took the new custom shaker cabinetry all the way up to the 9' ceilings and utilized a neutral palette with accents of warm wood to really make the space feel open and bright vs how dark it felt before! We used mixed metals on all the finishes to beautifully tie in some of the existing stainless appliances while cohesively adding a modern brass touch.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS “ALABASTER” Perimeter Cabinetry + Walls

CUSTOM WOOD STAIN

MARBLE SUBWAY MATTE TILE

BRASS “CALACATTA LEON” QUARTZ “SOAPSTONE MIST MATTE” QUARTZ

Island Cabinetry, Shelving + Range Hood Kitchen Backsplash Cabinet Hardware Island Countertop Perimeter Countertop

The kitchen was outdated, very "Tuscan" which was huge in Southern California in the early 2000's. It felt small and was very, very dark. The cabinets left a large gap of wasted space above to collect dust

DesignDevelopmentTools

- AutoCad to develop the floor plans, Construction Documentatio technical drawings, lighting and electrical plans, 2D elevations and custom cabinetry drawings

-Sketchup for 3D Modeling

- Lumion to create photorealistic renderings, -Adobe Photoshop for post processing edits showing the client their kitchen before it was ever built.

Talega Hills House

This beautiful 3000 square foot home underwent a complete transformation from the dated California Tuscan, builder grade status it was in, to a Contemporary neutral haven for the San Clemente Familly who lives there. The project began with the kitchen where we moved a window in order to extend the cabinetry, offering invaluable storage space along with a statement 10'-6" island. The Island was designed to cater to the families desires of gathering and entertaining in the kitchen and having a less formal dining area for meals with their 3 children. The project included complete remodels of 3 bathrooms, design of a mudroom at the homes entry, remodel of the existing stairway, remodel of the laundry room, remodel of the fireplace design, as well as replacing all of the flooring throughout the entire home to a beautiful wide plank, warm white oak, replacement of the ornate baseboard to a simplified shaker, removal of all crown molding, and replacement of all door and windows along with their casings to a simplified shaker style.

We utilized a neutral pallatte throughout with accents of wood and dark natural stone such as slate and terra cotta. The kitchen showcases a masterpiece of handmade morroccan zelige tile against a marble look quartz countertop. Another design highlight is the Master Bathroom feature of contrasting handmade terracotta tile throughout. The contrasting elements of the creamy white and distressed black tile alongside wood cabinetry gives the Master Bathroom a retreat-like feel.

Before-Kitchen

The kitchen was outdated, very "Tuscan" which was huge in Southern California in the early 2000's. It felt small and was very, very dark. The cabinets left a large gap of wasted space above to collect dust

DesignDevelopmentTools

- AutoCad to develop the floor plans, Construction Documentatio technical drawings, lighting and electrical plans, 2D elevations and custom cabinetry drawings

-Sketchup for 3D Modeling

- Lumion to create photorealistic renderings,

-Adobe Photoshop for post processing edits showing the client their kitchen before it was ever built.

Post Construction Snaps

Before-MasterBathroom

The Master bathroom, covered in beige tile and cherry wood desperately needed to be transformed from its builder grade state into a spa like oasis where the owners could truly retreat to at the end of a long day.

DesignDevelopmentTools

- AutoCad to develop the floor plans, Construction Documentatio technical drawings, lighting and electrical plans, 2D elevations and custom cabinetry drawings

-Sketchup for 3D Modeling

- Lumion to create photorealistic renderings,

-Adobe Photoshop for post processing edits showing the client their bathroom oasis before it was ever built.

Modern Parisian Brownstone

This conceptual design created a unique residential interior with nods to both Modern and Parisian design elements for a remodel of a Classic Brownstone townhome in the Back Bay area of Boston, Massachusetts. Staying true to the home architecture and melding both clients diverse desired aethetics was the foundation of this concept. The "Parisian Fall" inspired color palette included earthy tones of pink, browns, oranges, and greens, as well as historical colors inspired by New England's history-- deep reds, dark blues, and shades of white. Restraint in the design allowed the abundance of custom wall paneling to be showcased throughout the residence. Architectural, interior and textural inspiration boards, adjacency diagramming and space planning began the schematic design phase of this remodel. The project included a whole home remodel to include 2.5 bathrooms (one meeting ADA requirements), kitchen, laudnry room, 3 bedrooms and an elevator as well as a full FF&E package.

MSI CALACATTA LEON QUARTZ

Countertops

ROSEWATER VELVET UPHOLSTERY

Dining Banquette Upholstery

BM SWISS COFFEE + SIMPLY WHITE

Wall + Trim/ Molding Paint

MSI MARQUINA MIDNIGHT QUARTZ

Fireplace Surround

CLE TILE SWISS CROSS CEMENT TILE

Mudroom Floor + Stair Riser Tile

MARBLE 2” HEXAGON MOSAIC CLE TILE ARC CEMENT TILE

Master Bath + Guest Bath Shower Pan Tile

Master Bathroom Floortile

LVP BAMBOO COMPOSITE - NATURAL ELM

Flooring

EMTEK MOD HEX CABINET PULL

Cabinet Hardware- Kitchen

Architectural, Non-Architectural and Interior Inspiration

Inspiration for this project was pulled from the history of Boston, a parisian aesthetic, antiquated ornate wall moldings, and subtle minimalism. The Architectural inspiration revolved around the Boston Back Back area, and surrounding Brownstones located on Newbury Street, Boston.

Adjacency Matrix

Adjacency Diagram

Elevation Drawings

Home Office Rendering

Dining Area Rendering

Mudroom Rendering

Master Bath Rednering

Ambrosia Ristorante + Bar

Inspired by nature's beautiful, organic and raw materials, Ambrosia Ristorante + Bar is a trendy farm to table italian fusion restaurant concept set to be located on the cliffs of Del Mar, California. It is located upon a Commercial Office Campus. Sustainable materials such as reclaimed wood, cement kiln fired tiles, and vegan leather have been carefully chosen to compliment eachother and reflect the relaxed atmosphere of the California Coastline. The space has been designed to be a haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday business for the campus employee as well as to the public. The 6,000+ square foot restaurant holds multiple options for dining as well as private events. This project included full schematic programming & design as well as delivering of a full construction document set and FF&E package.

Strawberry Milk - Commercial Office Space

A corporate office space design concept for a female owned women's athleticwear startup located in Del Mar, California. The company was founded by women with a fierce desire to bring women of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and stages in life together and forge strength in numbers. The company's roots lay deep in the motto "Empowered Women Empower Women". The design for the startup's Headquarters officespace is conceptualized on the company's foundation of support, strength + femininity. This minimalistic, modern, clean and sleek design fosters collaboration and increases productivity through the use of biophilic design and natural light. The space plan provides open, casual spaces for collaboration, as well as large conference rooms and private office spaces.

Commercial Office Space Plan

Executive Office Concept

Conference Room Rendering

Collaborative Space Concept

Cafe / Break Room Rendering

El Mirador Azul is a contemporary luxury resort located in Tulum, Mexico along the Riviera Maya. The design concept is focused on the importance of human experience, wellbeing and a deep connection to nature. Our design is built upon LEED sustainability principles, use of local raw materials and the celebration of Mayan history and culture. Upon our initial research, we found the sociopolitical climate of the area was being negatively effected due to surges in the population of tourists, 2.5-3kg of trash being produced daily and dumped in forests, greenwashing "Eco-Friendly" resorts furthering damage, and the pollution of local Cenotes, the only available freshwater to the region. Because of this, sustainability was a large component to our design decisions. To mitigate the damage being done in the area, El Mirador Azul incorporated LEED framework aspects such as sustainable sites, water efficiency, utilization of local sustainable materials, compose of waste, recycling of material and water, sustainable energy and atmosphere, and following fair trade and labor laws.

The design of El Mirador Azul will be a composition of beautiful raw, local materials, working in unity to bring the healing elements of nature inside. This will be done by the use of contrasting materials to emphasize contemporary and geometric lines and forms. A sheer balance of positive and negative space and symmetrical elements will provide a non clustered, minimalistic atmosphere. Leaving guests with the mental clarity to truly enhance the feeling of relaxation.

El Mirador Azul Resort + Spa

Resort Restaurant Rendering

Holistix - Wellness & Recovery Center for Veterans

Statistics read that on average, 22 Veteran's commit suicide every single day. Of the 1.7 million Veteran's in the U.S., 41% seek treatment post service for mental health. Our Veterans suffer from depression, complex anxieties, military sexual trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other mental illnesses which effect their every day lives. Holistix is a conceptual design for a PTSD recovery center for Veterans. Our design will embody the core elements of nature through an abundance of natural light, biophilia, integration of water in design, and natural, sustainable materials. Floor to ceiling windows will allow nature to be brought indoors, captivating the body, mind and spirit to a harmonistic state of being.

During the research and development phases of this project, a survey was given to 22 veterans. The results of this survey assisted in all design decisions and the shaping of the concept. The results of the survey indicated that the presence of nature, water, and naturalistic symbols had a noticable calming effect on the majority of the participants. The Survey also gave insight on the necessity of areas of refuge and that in the majority of participants, sleeping quarters being located close to an exit on the ground level was of high importance.

The concept for Holistix includes a large variety of on-site therappy treatments in both individual and group settings, such as talk therapy with licensed VA social workers and EMDR therapy, as well as holistic focused treatments of guided meditations, massage therapy, acupuncture, Reiki, yoga, and art therapies.Each space has been designed with holistic wellbeing and psychological impact in mind.

Materials + Finishes

Main Level Rendered Floorplan

Mezzanine Rendered Floorplan

Patient Resident Room

Mezzanine Cafe/Lounge

Site Plan Analysis

Patient Resident Bath

Mezzanine Cafe/Lounge

Renew House- Residential Recovery Center for Sex Trafficking Victims

Of the 40.3 Million estimated Human Trafficking victims in the world, 50% are women and girls trapped into Sexual Slavery. A recovery home designed strictly to assist in healing of sexual trauma and gaining life skills will deter these women and children from returning to sex work after being rescued. This project will propose, by utilizing Trauma Informed Design Framework, a holistic recovery center for Women and young girls who have been rescued from the grips of Sex Trafficking.

This residential recovery center for women and young girls is designed based on Trauma Informed Design (TiD) Framework and the Macy & John's Study on Sex Trafficking Victims, the center has been designed to incorporate spaces for various psychological treatments, holistic therapies, classrooms and a communal sytle living space to foster the importance of togetherness, community and building positive relationships. The proposed 30,000 sqft. residential structure has been divised into 3 phases. This proposal is for phase I of the centers design.

The Design will incorporate the utilization of sustainable, biophilic, holistic centered design to create an atmosphere of healing, renewal, and recovery. Our inspiration is drawn from nature, the sea, Japandi design, and the natural process of metamorphosis. A neutral color palette, raw organic materials, and an abundance of natural light will work in tandem with Trauma Informed Design framework to deliver a state of the art, wholesome holistic wellness recovery center, where architecture heals.