Trace & Scale

Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

Trace & Scale designer Michele Gaffney has over 28 years of experience in the design industry, including residential, furniture specifications/ sales and commercial work. She is an NCIDQ certified designer who brings a breadth of knowledge that spans all types of interior design and is passionate about creating great spaces and experiences for all types of people.

Services Provided

Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Dining Room Design, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Garage Design, Green Building, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design, Home Office Design

Areas Served

Amberley, Blue Ash, Cincinnati, Fort Thomas, Ft Mitchell, Ft Thomas, Glendale, Kenwood, Madeira, Mariemont, Mason, Montgomery, Park Hills, The Village of Indian Hill, Turpin Hills, West Chester, Wyoming

Awards

LEED AP, NCIDQ

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20 Projects

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Cincinnati

Madeira Mid-Century Renovation

Kitchen - country kitchen idea in Cincinnati

Indian Hill Authentic Farmhouse

Indian Hill, OH

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Madeira Timeless Transitional

Madeira, OH

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Business Details

Business Name

Trace & Scale

Phone Number

(513) 236-8690

Website

traceandscale.com

Address

Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45243

License Number

NCIDQ 017556

Followers

34 Followers

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9 Reviews for Trace & Scale

Newest first

5.0|9 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Lotte Robertson

Michele at Trace & Scale has so much talent with design and listening to her clients, she made our dream a reality! She is wonderful to work with and has so much experience.

January 10, 2023

jatsat

We loved working with Michelle on our kitchen and first floor renovation. She has an incredible eye for design, and we are thrilled with the results. Michelle does a great job getting to know your likes and leanings style-wise and is able to craft them into a realistic product for your space. She offers so many opportunities for choice along the way, but limits them to work within the vision she is actively creating with her clients. Loved the process!

February 15, 2021

J Mueller

I highly recommend Michele at Trace & Scale. I recently built a new home and she helped me thru the entire process. We started by finding pictures on Houzz for every room that we liked, words to describe the look and feel that we wanted for our home, and then she created several mood boards from which we picked our final. The final mood board was used throughout the project as we made selections (i.e. tile, paint colors, cabinets, hardware, furniture, etc). It was a document that captured every decision along they way and was an easy format to give to the builder with every selection by room in one place. The home is amazing and everything ties together perfectly! I couldn't have done it without Michelle.

September 10, 2020

Sue Landgrebe

Michele and Trace & Scale have been awesome to work with! We did a complete remodel of the first floor of the home we've lived in for 25 years. She was with us every step of the way! She took the time to understand our lifestyle and design aesthetic and then used that to help with space planning, lighting/plumbing/tile/casework selections, and finally furniture. She made the process enjoyable and easy. We LOVE the result and hope to be here for another 25 years.

August 20, 2020

HU-449210208

Michele did a great job helping me remodel three bathrooms, she has a great eye, and helped turn our bathrooms into beautiful spaces we will enjoy for years to come. New tile, cabinets, sinks, faucets, mirrors, lighting, the works. She’s very responsive and great to work with.

July 10, 2020

Amanda Shults

I enjoyed working with Michele and Trace & Scale. She was an excellent listener and had great ideas! She took our vision and turned it into our dream home that is not only beautiful, but comfortable and functional for our family!

November 26, 2018

Michelle Hamstra

Michele (Trace & Scale) was wonderful to work with. She helped us select a contractor and walked us through each step of the renovation process. Our first floor renovation included new flooring (wood and tile), an altered kitchen layout, new cabinets, counters, appliances, lighting, paint colors, and some new furniture/decor. Although I know we have different style preferences, Michele did an amazing job with every design detail! She was more than accommodating and accessible by phone, text, email and in-person/on-site. She was respectful and accommodating of our budget and timelines as well.

October 31, 2018

Judy Bautista

Michele made my dreams a reality for my home. Her experience and creativity made the process fun and stress free. She designed a plan, offered great selections within my budget and delivered results that exceeded my expectations.

October 10, 2018

User

Michele did a fabulous job remodeling our first floor! Her design ideas, including furniture/layout and decor were absolutely wonderful! The compliments we get from others are awesome - a great combination of cozy, modern, sleek and family friendly. I will be using her for my next project

October 9, 2018Last modified:April 17, 2024

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6 Comments

Commented: what handles did you use for your cabinets?Hello - these are the 'Lily' pull from Top Knobs in Honey Bronze. We used primary 6 & 8" pulls in this view.

June 25, 2024

Commented: what is the upper cabinet colorIt was a custom match of Aristokraft 'Glacier Gray'

April 26, 2024

Commented: what material and color is this counter top?Countertops are LG, Viaterra Quartz in Color: Lumina

April 21, 2024

Commented: What are the dimensions of the island?The island is about 36"d x 120"long. It is perfect for those long, narrow spaces!

April 2, 2024

Commented: black and gold shelving unitAre the shelves custom made or where did you source them?

January 22, 2023

Commented: Where did you get the lights?what size lights are shown in this photo? 10" or 15" dia.?

October 3, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Trace & Scale rated?

Trace & Scale is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Trace & Scale provide?

Trace & Scale provides the following services: Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Dining Room Design, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Garage Design, Green Building, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design, Home Office Design

Where does Trace & Scale provide services?

Trace & Scale provides services in the following areas: Amberley, Blue Ash, Cincinnati, Fort Thomas, Ft Mitchell, Ft Thomas, Glendale, Kenwood, Madeira, Mariemont, Mason, Montgomery, Park Hills, The Village of Indian Hill, Turpin Hills, West Chester, Wyoming

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