Colleen opened RedBird ReDesign’s doors in 2011, after spending years helping friends and family renovate kitchens and baths, rearrange furniture, and put finishing touches on their homes for fun. A casual comment from a friend, “you should do this for a living!” started the ball rolling.
RedBird’s niche quickly became ‘livable’ design, which is a coordinated, polished look that is welcoming and functional and doesn’t break the bank. Collaborating with clients to produce designs and solutions that reflect their personality and lifestyle is central to RedBird’s process. Integrating personal items, favorite pieces, or a family member’s special hobby makes each project unique and more successful.
Colleen lives by to-do lists and shared calendars, never misses a deadline, and looks for any excuse to make a spreadsheet. RedBird ReDesign loves a challenge! Bring us your cluttered, overworked family room or cramped pink and black tile powder room and let’s turn it into a showpiece! Prior to establishing RedBird ReDesign, Colleen was an urban planner focusing on livable and sustainable communities and transportation. She has degree in business, a minor in creative arts and design, and a Master’s degree in urban planning.
Our Team
The RedBird team includes Colleen, two senior designers, two associate designers and a project photographer
Annie
Our lead designer, Annie, has a talent for translating a client’s needs into beautiful, functional spaces that reflect their unique personality. No cookie cutter designs! Annie is a skilled communicator and project manager and loves guiding clients through the process of cultivating their vision, finding creative solutions, and bringing the design to reality. Annie comes from designing for Ethan Allen where she honed her knowledge of furnishings and developed a refined and energetic style. Prior to studying interior design she taught history to high school students in Washington, DC and her genuine desire to help and guide others shines through in her work with RedBird clients.
Grecia
Grecia joined RedBird this year as a junior designer, having relocated from North Carolina. She completed her design degree from UNC Greensboro, where she was recognized as an outstanding student and had an award winning studio project. She has shown herself to be very driven and goal-oriented and has amazing attention to detail! Originally from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, she came to the United States in her last year of High School and worked in several fields before finding her calling in interior design.She has a passion for art and home organization and is thrilled to be accomplishing her dreams of becoming a designer.
Samantha
Meet Samantha- a designer striving to blend beauty, function and wellness in everyday life. With a design degree from Virginia Tech and more than ten years of experience, Samantha has worked on various projects, ranging from kitchen renovations to senior living community expansions. Her love of design began in childhood, and her real passion lies in crafting spaces that promote well-being. To Samantha, home is where we should feel most at ease, and she takes great care to ensure that every detail is thoughtfully refined and serves a purpose. When she’s not working, Samantha enjoys taking family walks on Rock Creek Trail, practicing yoga, and catching up with friends over coffee.
Alison
Alison is RedBird’s dedicated project photographer. She developed her love of photography while capturing the daily activities of her three kids and quickly became the go-to photographer for family and friends. Her interest in interior design has helped hone her skills in showcasing rooms, furnishings and design details. Alison’s exuberance for telling day to day stories through images allows her to capture the creativity and thoughtful design that goes into Redbird’s work. Alison has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in business administration. She has come a long way from the days of helping companies plan and implement retail strategies, but she meets each project with care, precision and creativity.