How is Design Strategies rated?

Design Strategies is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Design Strategies provide?

Design Strategies provides the following services: Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Custom Walk-in Closets, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Green Building, Historic Building Conservation, Holiday Decorating, Home Office Design, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Remodeling, New Construction

Where does Design Strategies provide services?

Design Strategies provides services in the following areas: Beulah, Cedar, Empire, Glen Arbor, Interlochen, Lake Ann, Maple City, Traverse City

Design Strategies

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About Us

Traverse City, Michigan Interior Designer Dorina Rudd | Specializing in Renovations, Remodels, and Kitchen Design With a distinctive, hands-on style, Dorina is known for being able to interpret a particular need, desire or vision and make it come alive like a painter would, with a depth of detail, description and design that is unmatched. “I try to nudge my clients out of their comfort zone to discover their full expression, and help them to see the potential. Synergy is formed with my clients and then I am able to filter their dreams through a trained eye…I can interpret their dream and make it a reality.” For the past 25 years, Design Strategies has been designing living and working spaces throughout Northwest Michigan. From helping capture the previous splendor of one of the most distinguished homes in Traverse City to working for the past 15 years with award-winning area builders MAC Custom Homes, Dorina has a wide array of experience.

Awards

2003 Parade Interior Design Winner- River's Edge Penthouse Owner, Kelly Miller, first worked with Dorina 10 years ago on his personal penthouse at River's Edge and then on the transformation of the Bay View Professional Center project, on West Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City

30 Projects

Huge transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, mirror backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

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VorBroker Home

Elk Rapids, MI

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Business Details

Business Name

Design Strategies

Phone Number

(231) 633-7649

Website

designstrategiesllc.com

Address

6940 N Reynolds Rd, 317
Lake Ann, MI 49650

Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 2 million

Followers

97 Followers

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Services Provided

Interior Design

Kitchen Design

Bathroom Design

Living Room Design

Bedroom Design

Color Consulting

Space Planning

Furniture Selection

Kids Bedroom Design

Dining Room Design

Custom Cabinets

Lighting Design

Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Home Office Design & Construction

Custom Built-ins

Playroom Design

Project Management

Floor Plans

Custom Bathroom Vanities

Custom Furniture

Laundry Room Design

Nursery Design

Custom Blinds & Shades

Custom Home Bars

Closet Design

Universal Design

Basement Design

Custom Bookcases

Custom Entertainment Centers

Custom Rugs

Custom Walk-in Closets

Sunroom Design & Construction

Custom Fireplace Mantels

Home Theater Design

Wine Cellar Design

Sustainable Design

Custom Shelving

Custom Pantries

Home Staging

Downsizing

Drafting

Holiday Decorating

Green Building

Energy-Efficient Homes

Decluttering

Historic Building Conservation

Kitchen Remodeling

New Construction

Remodeling

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Areas Served

Traverse City

Interlochen

Empire

Glen Arbor

Lake Ann

Beulah

Maple City

Cedar

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53 Reviews for Design Strategies

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5.0|53 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

4.8

Value

5.0

Julie Grove

Dorina was a great help with the design aspect of our home. I set a budget up front and we kept to that amount. She understood my design needs and executed my needs perfectly. I highly recommend Design Strategies.

July 31, 2025

Comment from Design Strategies:

Thank you Julie! Your property is magical, and you were a Joy to work with!

mlints

Dorina is a very talented designer. She has worked with us on several projects personal and business setting. With our current new build she has helped us with paint colors and lighting to help finish. She is very professional and would recommend her design services.

December 14, 2023

Comment from Design Strategies:

Thank you Mary, I look forward to seeing your project finished! It has always been such a pleasure working with you!

Sandy Brown

I highly recommend Dorina. Her design advice regarding our kitchen remodel was invaluable. After consulting with Dorina, we ended up making some major design changes to our original plan which was more of a cold, canned look; while beautiful, she helped us see that our original plan didn't align with the warmth of the rest of our home's aesthetic. Dorina is a talented designer. She knows the trends and has an impeccable eye for design. Most importantly, for me, she was able to attune with our personalities; helping us to create a cohesive design which reflects the elements that make us feel at home. Thanks for saving our project, Dorina!

December 13, 2023

Comment from Design Strategies:

Sandy, thank you for the awesome review. I am most excited to know that you now will be able to incorporate so many of your beautiful finds from your travels! Now there will be a thread that runs through your home from the minute you step in the door! My goal is always to have the personalities of the home owners tell the story inside the home!

vgudritz

We have worked with Dorina since building our home in 2008. She was key to most design decisions, both interior and exterior, during the building process. Since then, she has helped us with projects in our kitchen and bathrooms. We count on her professional eye for color and pattern as well as some unexpected choices that make our home unique. She is a pleasure to work with and we give her our highest and most sincere recommendation.

December 13, 2023

Comment from Design Strategies:

Vicki, thank you! I feel so honored that you have ALWAYS trusted my recommendations. Especially the ones that feel a bit scary! It also helps that you know what you like and know what you don't like and you have impeccable taste!

Jennifer Petterson

Dorina is an amazing talent! I have worked on several projects with her, and she never fails to provide the most breath-taking design ideas and suggestions. I never want to work on a project without her!!

December 12, 2023

Comment from Design Strategies:

Jennifer, you are so much fun to work with! Thank you for this amazing review! I would love to get some photos of your beautiful home! Ill bet its the happiest move you have ever made!

HU-680829281

Dorina and Traci from Design Strategies, listened to my thoughts and were able to present layouts and designs that I had a difficult time envisioning on my own. They captured the look I am going for and presented multiple configurations. They are easy to work with, very creative and were open to make any changes I asked for. I would highly recommend working with Design Strategies.

December 12, 2023

shrstro8

Dorina , owner of design strategies has a unique gift of vision , imagination and creativity . She can see the final outcome before the design begins .. her favorite saying is “ trust me “ And if you decide to trust her , you will not be disappointed! She has designed 3 of my homes and each one has its own unique look . All of them equally beautiful.. trust her !! She knows what she’s doing !

December 12, 2023

Comment from Design Strategies:

This is great! Thank you for pointing out that all three homes have their own unique look. I think sometimes clients may have a difficult time "trusting" the process. My own process is comprehensive in that Location of the home, climate, architecture, style, home owners personalities, preferences, budget, priorities all come in to the design process as apposed to just simply following trends. Each project speaks to me and evolves through that process. Thanks for always "trusting me"

Allyn Weinert

Not only has Dorina helped me furnish my new Traverse City home, she's always "gone the extra mile", meeting delivery and install teams while I was traveling. She was a joy to work with too!

October 20, 2022

annmuennich

Dorina and her crew have been very easy to work with durning the reovation of our kitchen. She has fabulous ideas and helps her clients find the looks that are right for them and their homes. We have been kept in the loop every step of the way and really appriciate her constant updates. We will defineitly use Design Stategies again in the future. Ann Muennich

December 26, 2020

Beth Colwell Kartes

Dorina at Design Strategies was fabulous at helping us renovate our home. She was able to take our footprint and redesign areas to really make them open and functional. She was able to mesh our traditional and transitional style into a timeless look that we are thrilled with!!

December 22, 2020

Comment from Design Strategies:

Thank you Beth! I am so thrilled you are enjoying your new oasis!

Roger Bratcher

This makes the second project that we have done with Dorina/Design Strategies. She does an excellent job in listening to our wants/needs and developing a wonderful vision for accomplishing them. She excels at coordinating the various subcontractors needed to complete the plan and to do so in a timely manner. We definitely plan on using Dorina/Design Strategies for a future project we have in mind in 2021.

December 21, 2020

Comment from Design Strategies:

Thank you for entrusting me with your home! You & Denise have been a joy to work with!

sharongermaine

We chose Design Strategies because they were more than just interior decorating. I liked the idea that she would help us coordinate exterior and interior concepts. She thoroughly understands our likes and needs and was able to create a home that is beautiful. I also like the fact that she would study the project in whole. She’s great to work with, knowledgeable and professional.

December 20, 2020

Comment from Design Strategies:

Thank you Sharon! I cannot wait to see the finished project furnished & accessorized!

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