# @centeredbydesign on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLe-eTzsGOa
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-29T12:03:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Centered by Design | Claire Staszak (@centeredbydesign) — https://gondola.cc/centeredbydesign

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It’s been 10 years since I jumped into the world of interior design, here’s more of my story:

1) In 2015, I went back to school to study design and kitchen & bath renovation. I started working in the field at the same time with internships at excellent firms like nateberkusassociates and katemarkerinteriors 
2) I launched a blog around the same time. My content focus was featuring incredible designers and makers in Chicago. In 2017, the Design Influencers Conference awarded me with “Best Blog Writing.” This is really when things started taking off, and after my first child was born I opened our Chicago office. 
3) I have been married for 12 years and we have two amazing kids 💛
4) In 2023, we moved from Chicago to the Northshore (where I grew up). We are currently undergoing a major renovation to our 1920s Mediterranean style home. It’s going to take some time, but it’s our dream to restore this property. 
5) In 2024, I launched my first wallpaper line with isidoreleroy. This has been an incredible experience and I’m thankful for your support!
6) Today, we have two design studios. I opened my first in Lakeview and more recently, our second studio (The Annex) in Glencoe. The two spaces allow us to meet with a more diverse range of clients and offers my team more flexibility. 
7) Speaking of the #centeredbydesign team, we are an all-female team specializing in everything from interior architecture to decorating. Our team is especially compassionate and creative. 
8) We craft storied spaces that are both elevated and comfortable. My passion is in creating beautiful and personalized homes, reflections of the people who live there — homes that are centered by design.
9) SURPRISE, I’m writing a book!! I can’t share much yet, but it will focus on my love of historical renovations and much more. Stay tuned for more info ✨

#womeninbusiness #interiordesignchicago #femaleentrepreneurs

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