Refresh Design, Interior Design Services

Refresh Design, Interior Design Services Amy Pottenger + Team
Designing homes with personality + intention. We make this process an enjoyable one- yes, even fun! How do we do this?

Partnering with visionary builders and discerning clients to create homes where luxury + soul coexist. Working with a designer when you build & furnish your new home (or renovate your existing home) shouldn’t be a headache inducing experience. With our project management systems, we use our experience, expertise and attention to detail to make the most of the design process, combining efficiency w

ith aesthetics to make the project you’ve been dreaming about come to fruition on time and on budget.

04/24/2026

Adding meaningful artwork in your home? A sure way to make your space feel like YOU. 💕

This is the moment I do it all for.When a project is finally done and I walk through the space, I can already see it. Th...
04/01/2026

This is the moment I do it all for.

When a project is finally done and I walk through the space, I can already see it. The family that’s about to move in. Their kids taking first steps in the living room. The sweet family dog finding his favorite spot by the window. Late nights, big news, ordinary Tuesdays that somehow become the memories they’ll carry forever.

It makes me tear up every time.

Because this wasn’t just a design project. It was someone’s life we were building a container for. And every single decision we obsessed over, every detail we questioned and double checked, every hard conversation we had along the way has all added up to this. A home that is going to nurture this family daily.

That’s what thoughtful design actually means to me. Not a beautiful vision board brought to life. Not our “look” imposed on someone else’s life. Instead it’s getting down to the true essence of who lives in the space and creating something intelligent and soulful that is just for them.

The kind of home you walk into and truly exhale.

If that’s what you’re looking for, I’d love to talk. Link in bio.

There’s an order to everything, and kitchen design is no different!Most people start with countertops, paint, or even ha...
03/31/2026

There’s an order to everything, and kitchen design is no different!

Most people start with countertops, paint, or even hardware. I get it, they’re the fun stuff. But when you select finishes out of order, you end up retrofitting your decisions instead of building on them.
These are the 8 steps I walk every single client through. Swipe to see the full sequence. ➡️

And if you’re ready to plan your kitchen right now, DM me. I’d love to hear where you’re at and help guide you through the process.

03/26/2026

I didn’t always know what to call it. I just knew I wanted homes to feel like something.
Not just look good in photos. Not just check the boxes of a renovation completed. But *feel* something, like the space was made for exactly the person living inside it.
Soulful design, to me, means a home that knows you. That holds your life well. That gives you energy instead of draining it.
We spend so much time inside our homes. The way they’re designed: the light, the flow, the materials, the sense of calm or chaos- it shapes our daily experience more than most people realize.
I got into this work because I believe where you live changes how you live.
And I haven’t stopped believing that for a single day. 🤍

If this resonates with you, if you want a home that actually *feels* like you, I’d love to connect, send me a DM and let’s chat.

03/23/2026

Sometimes people think interior designers only pick pillows and paint colors. Let me show you what a site visit actually looks like.

Site visits cover things like looking at built-in designs or window placement and how it affects furniture layout, ceiling height decisions that will change the feel of the entire room, where the natural light lands at different times of day, and reviewing lighting + switch placement so it makes sense in the space.

This is the part of design that most people never see. And I love it, because this is where the vision starts becoming real.

If you’re a builder who wants a design partner in the room from the start, that’s exactly what we do. Send me a DM. Let’s talk about your next project.

What does soulful look like?Not just a beautiful room. A space that knows who lives there. Where every piece, from mater...
03/21/2026

What does soulful look like?
Not just a beautiful room. A space that knows who lives there. Where every piece, from materials to furnishings is chosen with intention, not just for how it looks, but for how it FEELS.
This is what we build toward in every project. Presence.
If you're in the process of building or renovating and you want your home to feel this way, let's talk. 🤍

Interior Design:
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Builder: .homes.com

03/16/2026

There really isn’t a “typical day” in the life of an interior designer, (often no two days are the same and that’s what I love) but thought we’d share some (but probably not all!!) of the things your design team does in the day to day. Looking for a design team that has your back? Send me a DM to chat about your upcoming project!

The latest at R/D: We’ve been heads down in the work: site visits, builder meetings, furniture selections, client calls…...
03/14/2026

The latest at R/D: We’ve been heads down in the work: site visits, builder meetings, furniture selections, client calls… all the beautiful, messy middle of this work that doesn’t always make it to the feed.
But I’ve been thinking about this space a lot. About what I want it to be + who we’re creating for.
Refresh Design is evolving. And I want to bring you into that.
If you’re a homeowner dreaming of a space that finally feels like *you*, we’re here for that conversation. If you’re a builder who wants a design partner who speaks your language and makes your projects shine, we’re here for that too. And we’re just getting started- we want you in on all of it.
I’m Amy. This is Refresh Design. And the best work is just beginning. 🤍

02/21/2026

Spiders are manageable.
Poor planning isn’t.

Here’s the truth:

When a builder doesn’t bring in a design team from the beginning, it almost always means:
– Missed opportunities
– Expensive revisions
– Disconnected vision
– Homes that feel… fine instead of unforgettable

Design isn’t decoration.
It’s direction.

It’s the energetic and functional blueprint that shapes how a space flows and supports the people inside it.

The most empowered homes are collaborative from day one.
Builder. Designer. Client. Vision aligned.

That’s when magic happens. ✨

If you’re building this year, let’s do it differently.

DM “BUILD” and let’s talk about creating a home that feels as powerful as the life you’re building.

01/30/2026

Small Room, Big Energy.

Want to create yours?

1. Let your powder room or small bath be a MOMENT. (don’t play it safe)
2. Powder rooms love DRAMA. (small space can hold big expression!)
3. Lighting is EVERYTHING. (great lighting turns your space into an experience)
4. Choose ONE focal point. (this could be wall covering, lighting, mirror)
5. Details ELEVATE the room (thoughtful faucets, hardware, artwork)

💡Save this if you’re planning a renovation
↪️Share it with someone who needs some design courage

And if you’re ready to design a space that reflects you, you know where to find us!

Interior Design:
Builder: .homes
Photos:

When design leads early, decisions feel clearer.
The process feels calmer.
And the home that emerges actually supports y...
01/26/2026

When design leads early, decisions feel clearer.
The process feels calmer.
And the home that emerges actually supports your life.

If you’re building or renovating, this is your reminder:
design isn’t the final touch…it’s the foundation.

Save this if you’re in the process.
Share it with someone who’s about to build 🏠

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