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The great benefit of working for a small company is that the energy is usually all hands on deck, which means that everyone gets to learn a bit of everything. Courtney Cangelosi of COURT | HOUSE can relate. “I started my career at a small design firm and it had a big impact,” she says. “It gave me the ability to gain experience in all phases of a project, which, over time, grew into the confidence I needed to go out and do it on my own.” She launched her firm in 2013 with a focus on residential design. Her goals are to be transparent, responsive and respectful on her projects. “Challenges always come with home builds, but most can be navigated with clear communication and patience,” Courtney says, adding, “I love the personal side of residential design, being able to connect with people on this level and providing something specific for their hopes and needs. It is a fulfilling part of my life!”
COURTNEY CANGELOSI, RID, FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
MY CLIENTS INSPIRE ME. I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING NEW AND IT HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON MY DESIGNS.”
Design Goals Courtney outlines how she approaches her designs. “Each project is unique to the client,” she says. “I don’t give my clients a regurgitated design. It’s important to me to personalize spaces for each project as much as possible.” One way she achieves this is by using items that are important to the homeowner. “I love to incorporate sentimental items,” she says. “I like a design to feel curated and collected over time—incorporating objects with history and a story adds warmth and a sense of character. In today’s world, where technology takes over, new is not always better.”
Success Metrics Top A mix of vintage and modern pieces combines to make this space easy to relax in while also feeling lush and luxurious. Photography Sara Essex Bradley
For Courtney, success is a career she loves—one that challenges her, inspires her and creates lasting spaces clients will enjoy for years to come.