We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Paige Maurer . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Paige below.

Paige, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s start big picture – what are some of biggest trends you are seeing in your industry?

Health/Wellness in the home: People are very interested in creating “spa-like” experiences at home with steam showers, saunas, aromatherapy, etc. I also am seeing consumers more interested in health conscience products (low VOC paint, no formaldehyde products, green products etc)

Warm Tones: Cool grays had their moment but I have always loved the warm tones, especially in Northern Michigan (cool tones feel even more cool in the winter months). Love the use of wood tones, warm whites, golds)

Luxury appliances: I have seen a major swing in the type of appliances people are purchasing for their homes. I think people are starting to understand the importance of good quality appliances and how they really are the “work horse” of the kitchen. There are also a variety of appliances that make cooking faster, easier and simplified(steam ovens, speed cook ovens, etc.) which is very appealing to parents with children still in school and young professionals who are very busy.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Interior Designer, Paige Maurer holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts, including a major in Interior Design and a minor in Business and Art from Central Michigan University. Immediately upon graduating with honors, Paige started her career in the Interior Design field in Traverse City where she specialized in kitchen and bath design, along with full service remodeling. She is currently one of the area’s best and brightest designers. In 2021, Paige earned her CKBD (Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer) through the National Kitchen and Bath Association. While she specializes in kitchen and bath design, she also provides a range of services for her clients, including interior design services, interior architecture, space planning, and project management services

Paige is an active member of the local National Kitchen and Bath Association chapter. She has served in multiple leadership roles within the organization, including Secretary and Programs Chair. Paige was the recipient of three prestigious awards. First, being recognized by the National Kitchen and Bath Association as one of the most outstanding professionals in the design industry under the age of 30 through the NKBA’s 30 under 30 program twice. Secondly, Paige has been honored as one of the more influential up-and-comers in Northern Michigan by the Hagerty’s Traverse City Business News 40 under 40. And lastly, Paige was the recipient of Pro Remodeler Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2020, which recognizes the industry’s top professionals under the age of 40. Over her years involved in the design industry, Paige has been a featured designer in the Traverse Magazine Home and Cottage Tour and multiple magazine publications.

Paige Lee Interiors prides itself on being one of the few full service interior design companies in Northern Michigan, handling everything from all interior specifications and plans to kitchen and bath design and procurement (and everything in between!)

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Since a young age I have loved the feeling of “being home”. My goal is always to help people create a space they love and feel comfortable in. Everyone has a different definition of what that may feel like but that feeling is always the same.

Have you ever had to pivot?

Covid followed by having a baby was definitely a few year process of pivoting. Starting off with covid and moving my business to virtual consultations was extremely hard for someone who runs a very tactile and personal business. After things re-opened it was a new game trying to coordinate and schedule projects with everything so up in the air with the supply chain. In June 2021, I had my son which was when things with covid were at their peak in terms of supply chain issues and availability of contractors. 2021 -2023 has just been a back log of projects waiting to get started and completed. I have had to change the way things are scheduled as there is now a huge overlap of projects which I never had before.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.paigeleeinteriors.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigeleeinteriors/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-maurer-ckbd-319a2960/
• Other: https://linktr.ee/paigemaurer

Image Credits
Jessie Zevalkink Photo