Associate Interiors

Name: Associate Interiors
Address: 182 Marbella Circle, Greenville, SC, 29617, United States
Telephone: (214) 783-8804
Rating: 5

17 Reviews

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Associate Interiors, established in 1990, is a full service Interior Design firm. We design beautiful functional spaces for where you LIVE, WORK, and PLAY. Owner, Karen Parks, is driven by strong beliefs in personal relationships and authentic communication. Karen is a creative thinker, problem solver, and dream weaver for her clients. She delivers modern solutions with unpretentious, casual and livable designs for today’s active lifestyles bringing a sense of balance and harmony to all projects. Her optimistic outlook and sense of humor make her a delight to work with. Her goal is to create spaces her clients cannot wait to come home to. After a 2-year new construction project, a client simply stated “We are so grateful Karen created our Happy Place!” Karen knows how overwhelming and time-consuming the design process can be. She is happiest when brought into a project that is “still on paper”- advocating for her clients while collaborating with an architect or builder. Karen has honed her expertise in space planning, curating material and finish out selections for custom cabinetry, decorative lighting, plumbing, and hardware specification as well as selection and procurement of furnishings. Karen seamlessly guides her clients through the finishing details of rugs, art and accessories by working with established vendors and local artists. By using organic elements, Karen transfers her appreciation for the Earth’s treasures and adds nature’s calming beauty to her client’s lives. Get to know Karen........ Karen and husband, Roger, are avid music lovers, enjoy traveling, and share a passion for collecting Native American artifacts. She loves entertaining, spending time with family, friends, and their 2 Australian Shepards, Riley and Cy. She also reserves time for giving back. Karen has participated in the building of 49 homes for Habitat for Humanity. She served on the Dallas Community ASID Board for 7 years as Programs Chair

Awards

ASID professional member since 1987. Multiple time winner of ASID Design Ovation and Legacy of Design awards.

11 Projects

Inspiration for a large transitional dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Empty Nester Ranch Refresh in Plano: ASID Design Ovation Winner 2020: Kitchen

Plano, TX

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor dining room remodel in Other with gray walls and a stone fireplace

Lakewood Modern Farmhouse: ASID Design Ovation Winner Outdoor Living area

Family room - transitional family room idea in Other

Business Details

Business Name

Associate Interiors

Phone Number

(214) 783-8804

Address

182 Marbella Circle
Greenville, SC 29617

License Number

South Carolina #116427116

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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

Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Lighting Design

Custom Built-ins

Design Consultation

Entry Design

Floor Plans

Project Management

Playroom Design

Custom Furniture

Custom Bathroom Vanities

Laundry Room Design

Mudroom Design

Nursery Design

Custom Blinds & Shades

Custom Home Bars

Art Selection

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Universal Design

Outdoor Kitchen Design

Custom Bookcases

Custom Walk-in Closets

Sunroom Design & Construction

Custom Entertainment Centers

Custom Rugs

Custom Fireplace Mantels

Home Theater Design

Custom Shelving

Custom Pantries

Downsizing

Drafting

Custom Table

Handicap-Accessible Design

Energy-Efficient Homes

Custom Beds

Custom Storage

Decluttering

Custom Murphy Beds

Sports Equipment Storage

Home Office Design

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Greenville

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17 Reviews for Associate Interiors

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Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Susan Wetzel

Karen listens to what the client wants and is able to look at the space and maximize its potential. She helped us renovate our guest bathroom and our youngest daughter's tiny bathroom and used solutions that allowed the spaces to be both beautiful and functional. I have worked with other designers before, and so often a designer is so fixated on his or her vision, they ignore what the client wants in the space or get offended when you do not like something in the proposed designed. That is not Karen - if you do not like something she has selected, she listens and then offers alternatives that fit both the design and what you like. We are planning to use her for future projects and highly recommend her.

September 1, 2021

Comment from Associate Interiors:

Remodeling during the Pandemic was certainly a challenge. You kept your cool and together we found the positive in every situation. It was a pleasure working with you and your family. I'm looking forward to seeing those new modern chairs around the custom live edge table in the kitchen. Let's keep this ball rolling!
I've posted a few photos of the beautiful Powder Bath.

kblbjd

Need someone who is dedicated, flexible, willing to do both large and small projects, and comes with a list of contractors who can help make the project a reality? Karen at Associate Interiors is all of these. She artfully navigated my husband's and my distinctly different viewpoints in a downstairs remodel, and we are thrilled with the results. We achieved the cleaner, more modern look we were aiming for, yet Karen was able to weave in many of the items that we already owned and did not want to replace. She is also very reliable and on-time, which is much appreciated. I highly recommend Associate Interiors!

July 29, 2020

Comment from Associate Interiors:

Thank you, Bradleigh for your kind words and your confidence in me. I'm so glad we were all able to merge our preferences, your priorities, and move forward with the new look for your home! Looking forward to seeing more progress as we approach the finish line
And of course we have Piper's approval on the new rug!

Garland Mitchell

Karen, what can I say... Thank you for guiding us through the maze of decisions to finally arrive at our newly remodeled kitchen and living room. Every couple needs a ‘Sherpa’ to keep them focused on the outcome and to minimize design distractions. We appreciate your experience, your eye for the smallest detail and the professionals you brought with you. We love our new kitchen and the friendship we’ve developed over the last six months. Looking forward to our next engagement. Again, thank you!

June 21, 2020Last modified:July 8, 2020

Comment from Associate Interiors:

Thank you for your kind words, Mitch! It was such a pleasure working with you and Brandy. Removing the fireplace between the kitchen and the family room was definitely the way to go to open up the space! I'm looking forward to having it professionally photographed!

Lee Hintz

Karen Parks of Associate Interiors did a fabulous job helping us to design, furnish and decorate our new contemporary style home. This was a 2+ year project that started with Karen helping us with paint, stain, and tile selections as we built our new home. She then helped us to furnish several rooms and decorate pretty much the entire house. She did an excellent job of pushing our comfort level just a bit, when it came to creativity, accents, and colors. She has a plethora of resources and pulled in artists, wood working shops, and accessory studios to help us complete some very custom accent features and the look that we wanted to achieve in our new home. She is fun to work with and makes the interior design process much easier when you are faced with having to make a lot of decisions while trying to stay within a budget. Our home is now our "happy place" due, in large part, to the talents of Karen and our builder Harry Purdom.

September 6, 2018

Comment from Associate Interiors:

Lee, I love that you call your home your HAPPY PLACE! It was quite a journey starting on paper with Harry's visionary plans. It has been my pleasure working with you and Scott on the design concept for your forever home. I'm looking forward to the photo shoot!

I am especially thrilled with the latest addition of the custom walnut mosaic feature wall in the Master Bathroom! It serves as a perfect backdrop for your beautiful freestanding tub.

Thank you again for your confidence in Associate Interiors.

Rebecca M

Karen's approach is both authoritative and consultative. She's really great to work with! I had never used an interior designer before, and I was a little nervous about working with someone to design something as intimate and personal as my living space. I needn't have worried! Karen both guided and listened, and in the end, the results reflected my personal taste and aesthetic in a way that was far beyond what I could have envisioned. I highly recommend!

September 9, 2017

Kristy Shaw

I hired Karen of Associate Interiors to help furnish our new home. We had to replace most of our furniture because of a significant style difference between our homes. Karen formulated a cohesive plan for the home, gave me choices for pieces that needed to be purchased, and placed orders so that we could receive the furniture in a timely manner. She fit the process to me and my schedule. The furniture is perfect for the space and for our personal style and use. Karen is a delight to work with and because of her experience was able to put everything together efficiently and stayed within my budget. I've continued to use her for finishing touches with accessories and art. I highly recommend her!

November 16, 2016Last modified:April 5, 2018

cherylmullin

We initially engaged Karen Parks to help us choose a palette for our law office remodel. I had never worked with a designer before. But after our first meeting, I realized that I couldn't complete the project without her. Karen listened to our vision, and presented us selections that were absolutely perfect for our space, but that I never would have been creative enough or brave enough to have selected myself. Many times she took me outside my comfort zone - but she always kept us within budget. The result was stunning, and I couldn't be more pleased. What a transformation!! I'm looking forward to my next remodel so that I can work with Karen again!!

January 26, 2016Last modified:January 29, 2016

ALIGNED ART, LLC.

I have worked with Karen for the past 10 years on her installations, and she has always brought "life" to her clients homes. She is creative, efficient, & easy to work with. I'd recommend her to anyone.

November 28, 2015

Comment from Associate Interiors:

Ryan, thanks for posting this review. I love having you in my network of professionals. Here's to future business together!

texasredbird

Associate Interiors helped us to remodel our home taking into account our individual needs and tastes. Karen was efficient with her time and her efforts were spot on. The priorities and time line were practical and we are very pleased with the results.

November 26, 2015Last modified:April 28, 2016

Comment from Associate Interiors:

Ginger, thank you for your kind review. I loved that we were able to transform your artist's studio into a lighter brighter space in which to work. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you and Mike on the updating of your home. Happy painting!

cekazmann

She helped guide me through the huge project of building a custom home from scratch. And helped me to live within my budgets on all levels from style design, tile and stone selection, paint colors, ornamental ironwork, custom interior door design on my office, specialty pantry and the wine grotto, granite selections, bathroom design. She designed to my specifications custom cabinet elevation diagrams for kitchen, bathroom, office and mudroom. From breaking ground to hanging curtains Karen was irreplaceable and extraordinarily talented in every phase of design. And also a sensible, but encouraging, sounding board for all my creative instincts. She performed so well that we used her for my husband's business office redesign.

August 18, 2015

Comment from Associate Interiors:

Carolyn, we spent a lot of time pouring over your house plans before Richard even broke ground. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to work with you and Bill on your lovely Tuscan home and that you enjoyed the design process. We were a great team! It was especially fun to work with all of the wonderful things you have collected through out the years including your mineral and fossil collection. Wishing you many years of joy and happiness in your home with your growing family of grandchildren!

melody_fortenberry

We used Karen Parks to help us with the interior design of our home built by Richard Dietrichson. She was great in my making suggestions for paint colors, flooring, tile, lighting, countertops etc. Not only did she work closely with us, but also with our subcontractors. She is very talented and creative. She is a visionary. She was good at giving us selections which reflected our tastes and budget. After our home was built, she was very helpful in selecting fabrics for furniture and draperies and for accessorizing. She had so many good ideas. While building a new home can be stressful, she helped make the process fun and exciting. It's been a year since our house was finished and we couldn't be more pleased. We get so many compliments from our family and friends!

August 16, 2015

Comment from Associate Interiors:

Thank you for the kind words Melody. I am honored to have won awards for your family room and kitchen. I have really enjoyed working with you and Don over the past year and a half. It was especially uplifting to see Connie Roschlau's paintings enhance the beauty of your home.

Tj Rox Designs

I am an interior design student at the Art Institute of Dallas and had the opportunity to work with Karen Parks as an intern. I was able to assist her with CAD drawings and got some excellent hands on experience with her clients. Karen is a beautiful soul, with a very calm and pleasing disposition. She was eager to mentor and help me understand all areas of the design process. Over a three month period I learned about the business of design, took field measurements for a remodel, explored showrooms, attended continuing education seminars, toured model homes, and even sat in on a cooking show at the Subzero/Wolf showroom. Karen makes design work fun yet still we managed to stay on task. Karen is a great designer, with many years of experience and a vast array of beautiful design projects to prove it. If you are looking for a professional design firm to work with, you won't be disappointed with Associate Interiors!

March 31, 2015Last modified:August 12, 2015

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Commented: fabric on the chairs?Hi Lee, Thanks for your inquiry. The chairs were custom made by Vanguard Furniture. Unfortunately, that fabric has been discontinued.

April 12, 2023

Commented: beautiful kitchen.It is a marble. This tile has been discontinued and no longer available.

October 23, 2021

Commented: who is the manufacturer of this bed?Caracole is the manufacturer. I am happy to see if it is still available and quote you a price if you are interested in purchasing one.

September 6, 2021

Commented: Sheen in cabinet paint?We used a matt enamel on the cabinetry. The walls are Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter.

March 28, 2021

Commented: What is the brand or color of the island and cabinet color?The island countertop is a one of a kind natural stone called Black Fusion. We purchased it at Dallas Counterfeiters . Where is your project?

August 24, 2020

Commented: Love the Backsplash tile. Could you share the info on the tile pleaseI'm glad you like the backsplash tile. It is from The Tile shop: 'Bricklane'

July 13, 2020

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