Having studied architecture & interior design at The University of Texas in Austin, I stepped into inspiring opportunities in high-end residential & commercial design firms in Fort Worth, Austin, & Dallas- as well as the historic Texas Capitol Restoration, truly the project of a lifetime. I was immersed in opportunities to create, space plan, and oversee construction on small and large scales. From unique flooring designs & reproductions of historical furnishings, to tech-integrated workstations in law libraries & millwork in laundry rooms- I have experienced a great variety of projects and learned how the design industry impacts life and work. Every minute detail impacts the people who inhabit the space.
After passing the NCIDQ exam in 1995, I acquired Registered Interior Designer (RID) status. RID / licensure from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners requires graduation from an NCIDQ accredited university, a multi-year apprenticeship under licensed interior designers or architects, and passing a highly specialized professional exam. Once licensed, ongoing education requirements are focused on Health, Safety, & Welfare- including accessibility standards and sustainability. Whether I’m designing for residential or commercial spaces, our aging and varied population necessitates design for accessibility and universal use.
Interior Design, at its core, is about improving our environments for the wellbeing of all occupants.
When our first child arrived in 1998, raising a family became our priority, so I shifted into boutique retail & freelancing as a licensed interior designer. I started my self-employed journey as Amy Yeatts Warren, ASID. I've been designing functional and beautifully styled interior & exterior spaces since 1990. My practice focuses on functional space planning & design for both interior and exterior spaces in residential, light commercial, & small healthcare projects. I create original, custom plans, and frequently review or edit plans that clients have brought from outside sources. I also offer furnishings & decorating services in existing, finished spaces.
Education. Experience. Integrity.
Design and beauty impact every facet of my life- not in a superficial manner, but as an instinct, of meeting an undeniable need.
The intricate pattern of each artichoke growing in the garden, the striking proportions of stone arches & columns with iron lanterns (as the backdrop colorful fruits & vegetables), or the organic lines & textures of charcuterie on an aged olive-wood breadboard - I honor each with my attention. I see and feel the beauty.
My “rad-ish” lifestyle is the place where my design profession & passion for wellbeing are integrated in this divinely created, inspired, beautiful life.
