CalliE Stein | Inspiring Designs, LLC

STORY

Newer to the Bismarck area is Inspiring Designs, LLC, an interior design firm owned by Callie Stein. While Callie is not traditionally trained in interior design, she has always enjoyed design and had an eye for it. Her mother owns Roots Boutique where Callie has been able to hone her craft for 10 years. After Covid hit, Roots began incorporating more home décor into their store, and Callie would use her expertise in design to help her mother choose items from the market.

In May of 2021, Callie decided to start her own interior design business and pursue her passion more seriously. Up until this featured home build, Callie had only done remodels, so she was excited to gain experience in another aspect of home design. “This was out of my comfort zone and I’m so glad it worked out with the homeowner,” she expresses.

The homeowner of this beautiful new build reached out to Callie on Houzz. She already had the plans for the home and parts of the design chosen, like flooring and cabinetry, but wanted Callie’s help bringing it all together and setting her home apart. “This builder has the same layouts for things, so she wanted to set her house apart,” explains Callie. The homeowner appreciated having a designer on the project who could help her take her home to a new level. “It was very helpful to have another person bring in ideas because I had a vision, but she helped me step out of my comfort zone and add certain things to set it apart even more,” describes the homeowner.

One of these aspects can be seen clearly in the lighting in the kitchen above the island. These statement lights are made from cast-iron and were one of the last things the two picked out for the home. “She wanted a little bit of a farmhouse vibe even though it really is a pretty modern space,” describes Callie. The lights tie the different room elements together, from the hardware to the living room chandelier. “The color brings everything together because they’re not black, but they’re not charcoal,” says Callie. “They’re just a statement.”

Another unique aspect of the home is the vaulted ceiling with exposed beams in the living room. The homeowner came up with the idea, which is something the builder of the home normally doesn’t incorporate into residential builds. “I love how we made some pieces very different than what the builder would normally do,” says Callie. By listening to her client, but still pushing her outside her comfort zone, Callie helped design a beautiful home that both lives well and looks stunning.