As a Redesigner and Stager, Irene specializes in working with frustrated homeowners by providing them with affordable rearrangements using their existing furnishings to create beautiful and functional living spaces.

This design trend has been featured on HGTV’s “Decorating Cents.” Irene has over 28 years of experience in the Interior Design, Redesign and Color Consulting fields. From an early age, she has been fascinated with color and design. She was a very creative and energetic child. Her Grandmother put her to work as they redesigned and staged her rental properties. She even found a paper she wrote in the sixth grade titled “How to Decorate for an Extrovert, versus an Introvert.” She has a degree in education and interior design and has taught various decorating classes throughout the United States.

She has a deep desire to mentor her students to become change agents in homes and offices all across America. Consequently, Redesign Boise recently added a division for creative training called The Color and Redesign Academy. She is passionate about giving people hope and encouragement to strengthen their personal and professional lives.

In July 2008, Irene became the first National and Local Dish on Design Instructor. She teaches homeowners a one day workshop called “Decorate Fabulously.” Students learn key principles about decorating their own homes.

Irene is also Idaho’s First Certified Dewey Color Instructor for the Dewey Color System’s “We Make Color Easy” Program. This color based personality testing method can be used in room design to affect mood. It is the world’s first scientifically proven non-verbal personality test. This revolutionary design-décor service goes beyond today’s random color selection. As a Certified Dewey Color Instructor, she trains and certifies Color Consultants. Her students include design professionals, retail owners and workers who deal with color and Home Enthusiasts who are passionate about color.

As a Motivational Speaker, Consultant and Trainer, Irene works with individuals and organizations to sharpen and increase their effectiveness through creative training that results in team building and leadership development. She is an Enthusiastic, Entertaining and Educational Presenter! She has overcome several traumatic losses: loss of finances, loss of control, friendships and stability - moving over 20 times in 26 years, loss of health and loss of hope of ever having her own children. She naively thought that education would shield her from the hardness of life. She tried every “Do-It-Yourself Kit” available and none of them worked! She experienced shattered dreams over and over again. Her perseverance, strong faith and the love of her family has helped her rebuild her life. She is passionate about giving people hope and encouragement to strengthen their personal and professional lives.

Awards and Recognitions:

2010 Idaho Business Review’s Business Women of the Year Honoree

2009 Women’s and Children’s Alliance Volunteers of the Year Award for Redesign Boise Team — for the Redesign and Paint Giveaways to the WCA

2008 IRIS Best Accessorizing Award
National Interior Redesign Industry Specialists Conference in San Diego, CA

2008 First National and Idaho’s First Dish on Design™ Instructor

2008 IRIS Professional Development Committee Chairman

2008 We Make Color Easy Advisory Council Member

2007 Idaho’s First Certified Dewey Color Instructor (DCI) and
Idaho’s First Certified Dewey Color Consultant (DCC)

2006 NAWBO’S Visionary Business Woman of the Year Award Finalist
National Women Business Owners, Boise Area and Southwest Idaho Chapter

2005 IRIS National Featured Redesign Member for May

2004 NAWBO’S Rookie of the Year Award


Redesign Boise generously contributes to charitable organizations in their community. They were also listed in the top 20 Design Firms in The Idaho Business Review in 2008.