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address: "Charlotte, North Carolina 28205, United States"
latitude: 35.22
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phone: "(302) 547-5322"
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rating: 5
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# Curate by Tara

Original Houzz profile: [Curate by Tara](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/curate-by-tara-pfvwus-pf~689573151)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC
- **Serves:** Charlotte, Myers Park, Matthews, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Plaza midwood
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2017–2025), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Online consultation
- Woman owned
- Published nationally

Curate by Tara gathers and blends the best of furnishings, color, texture, material and transformative details to curate interiors that are, above all, uniquely yours and never feel “manufactured”.  

After all, a person can’t be defined or represented by one idea, aesthetic, or palette.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Custom Furniture
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Charlotte
- Myers Park
- Matthews
- Dilworth
- Elizabeth
- Plaza midwood

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Curate by Tara |
| Address | Charlotte, North Carolina 28205, United States |
| Phone | (302) 547-5322 |
| Website | http://curatebytara.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 71 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/curatebytara/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-rummel-8469428

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Curate by Tara](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/curate-by-tara-pfvwus-pf~689573151)
- **Website:** http://curatebytara.com
- **Phone:** (302) 547-5322

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2017–2025), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Ali Loncar-Bridges, Oct. 2022**

> Working with Tara has been an absolute joy. Not only does she have they eye but she listens to the client. With every project I have brought her she impeccably creates a tailored experience. Her designs are thorough and have been executed in a manor that has exceeded my every expectation. I would recommend her to anyone with projects big or small. Her knowledge is also not limited to design but extends to sourcing, craftsmanship, quality, and longevity.

**★★★★★ — Jessica, Sept. 2022**

> I’ve worked with Tara on my home over the last year or so. She takes the time to understand your personal style and preferences and works tirelessly to find creative designs and solutions that meet your budget and timeline. She has a great network of skilled crafts-people to get all of the jobs done. I receive endless compliments on my home and its aesthetic and I wouldn’t have gotten there without her!

**★★★★★ — Theresa, Feb. 2021**

> Tara helped us create a bedroom that we feel cozy in.  We went from a room with just furniture to one with character and warmth.  She gets us and it comes through in her ideas, all of which we would have never come up with on our own.  We also love that she is affordable and will work within your means.  It is apparent that she loves what she does and she does it very well.

**★★★★★ — Jimmy's Cleaning and Painting, Feb. 2021**

> Tara always comes through under budget and on time. Her work is perfect and she has an extremely responsive office.

**★★★★★ — Amanda Rentschler, April 2018**

> I didn't have many ideas about what I wanted for my master bath but in an hour Tara showed me examples of many different things I could go with and intuited many design elements based on the few things I chose.  I LOVED working with her.  She was quick, professional, and extremely knowledgeable.

**★★★★★ — Stacey Dennis, April 2018**

> Words cannot describe how much I appreciate amd envy Tara and her talent. She helped me in Charlotte to stage my home and easily added the extra 10k over asking price to the sale. Then I decided to build a home in my new city of Nashville, TN and she helped me pick all my finishings over FaceTime. When we got to the outside of my home I just handed the phone over because I was so overwhelmed and trusted her taste so much. Once I moved in she traveled here and we shopped, hung stuff and put all the finishing touches on my house in 24 hours! She is reasonable in her prices (in my mind she is worth a mountain of gold) and such fun to work with too!

**★★★★★ — bfisniku, Aug. 2016**

> My wife and I can't begin to explain how grateful we are to Tara for her work. We knew it was the right fit immediately when she described her vision for the space and it matched our preferences perfectly. I don't know how she combined my rustic esthetic with my wife's modern preference, but it totally worked and we're both so happy about it. Tara is awesome and we couldn't be happier about having had her transform our home. Plus, she's such a cool person and has the cutest little girl.

**★★★★★ — rocha\_amalia, Aug. 2016**

> Tara had a grasp of our needs, wishes, and tastes from the get-go. She did a fabulous job creating something that is not only functional but beautiful for our family. She is a joy to work with and transformed dull spaces with potential into a magazine-worthy home. Thank you, Curate by Tara!

**★★★★★ — Trent Corbin, March 2016**

> Tara helped us plan and manage the renovation of our home after we purchased it out of foreclosure. It was a BIG job, and she was critical to its success from Day One. We learned a lot from Tara's extensive experience in remodeling, and we still consult with her today before making any decorating decisions in our home! I highly recommend Tara for all your renovating, decorating and home staging needs!

**★★★★★ — Rumi Construction LLC, March 2016**

> As a Realtor in a very competitive Charlotte real estate market I don't make it a habit to share the :"secret weapons" who help drive parts of my business and its growth, but Tara at Curate by Tara has wowed me so much and I have gotten so much great feedback on the work she has done on my Commonwealth listing that it would not be fair if I didn't give her the credit she deservers on a job well done.
>
> All agents love listings and with Tara to stage mine I am even more motivated to get more so I can see her at work again!

**★★★★★ — Liz Doten, March 2016**

> Someday, Tara will redesign my kitchen, but until then I rely on her to help me with big decisions like flooring choices, wall covering suggestions and contractor recommendations. I genuinely respect her option and her aesthetics. She is also a delightful person and EXCELLENT at keeping you calm when you are nervous or stressed. You will not regret hiring her, and the compliments you receive on her work will reassure you time and again that you were smart to have done it.

**★★★★★ — shroux02, Feb. 2016**

> Tara was recommended to us by our builder. We were reluctant to spend any additional funds on design, but with our vastly different styles and with so many options out there, we felt it would be a good idea. Tara took all of our ideas and preferences and came up with design boards that now define our nearly completed custom home. She was responsive to inquiries at all hours, day or night, weekend or holidays. She was a mediator between me, my husband, and the builder on many occasions. She made adjustments as needed when there were problems with our builder. She was an excellent resource for us in so many areas.
> I would use her again and again...and would recommend her services to anyone that is building or remodeling a home. We are very happy with the end result!

## Selected projects

- [House on a Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-on-a-hill-pj-vj~1955496)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 48
- [Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-pj-vj~1601456)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 14
- [California Dreaming - Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-dreaming-kitchen-pj-vj~1601402)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 12
- [Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nursery-pj-vj~1601447)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 13
- [Relaxed Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxed-family-room-pj-vj~1601409)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 11
- [Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-pj-vj~1601462)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 14
- [Guest Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-room-pj-vj~1601466)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 10
- [Study](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/study-pj-vj~1601464)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 7
- [Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-room-pj-vj~1601452)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 17
- [Nature Inspired Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nature-inspired-living-room-pj-vj~1601442)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 10
- [Pantry in Blue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pantry-in-blue-pj-vj~1601418)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 4
- [Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/office-pj-vj~1601469)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 2
- [Foreclosure condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foreclosure-condo-pj-vj~3022906)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 19
- [Myers Park full renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/myers-park-full-renovation-pj-vj~3020591)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 47
- [Studio Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-work-pj-vj~2624370)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 46
- [Featured in Architectural Digest AD 100](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/featured-in-architectural-digest-ad-100-pj-vj~6510755)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Multigenerational home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multigenerational-home-pj-vj~6386052)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 77
  - Description: New Construction

[See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/curate-by-tara-pfvwus-pf~689573151)

## Ideabooks

- [Tara](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149391921/list/tara) — 18 ideas
- [Ohio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150959199/list/ohio) — 3 ideas
- [Luke Ct](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135859528/list/luke-ct) — 4 ideas
- [A+B](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66483212/list/a-b) — 4 ideas
- [T](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102103342/list/t) — 2 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57256941/list/wish-list) — 4 ideas
- [Jolene](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67268447/list/jolene) — 2 ideas
- [LW1](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66483167/list/lw1) — 1 idea
- [MB](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64127264/list/mb) — 5 ideas
- [MC](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64127335/list/mc) — 1 idea

[See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/curatebytara)

## Community Q&A

**Q: floor stain** *(in Photo Questions)*

what color stain and wood are the floors?

A: It is

**Q: Tiles** *(in Photo Questions)*

What brand are the tiles?  They're so pretty.  Are they the Walker Zanger Duquesa ones?

A: They are!

**Q: chair rail height** *(in Photo Questions)*

I do love the chair rail trim in this dining room. What height is it? - How tall is it from the ground up? We are in the process of trimming our our doing room. Thank you!

A: Hi Rebekah, I believe the chair rail was at 58" from the ground

**Q: I would like to know about the knobs...where purchased and style.  Tx!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Schaub and Company 772-N
Natural Artifex 1-3/8 Inch Diameter Mushroom Cabinet Knob in Britanium

**Q: Which brand is the wash basin tap ? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Waterworks

**Q: Burke** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me the wall paint color?

A: Sherwin Williams alabaster white

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-12.*