What is your past work experience/education? Tell us a little bit about how you ended up in this field and what experiences brought you to the world of design.
I received my bachelor’s degree at Illinois institute of Art in Schaumburg for Interior Design. I worked for La-Z-Boy and Crate and Barrel as the interior designer. I worked for a real estate company as a home stager and I also worked at an architecture firm named Morgante Wilson Architects as the Design Coordinator. My love for art started in middle school with painting and I knew I wanted to work in a creative field as I got older. In high school I loved watching HGTV and I knew that wanted to be in the interior design field for sure.
Where were you raised?
Lake Zurich
Where do you draw inspiration from?
Nature
What is your favorite color?
Teal
What do you like to do in your spare time? (Hobbies, Talents, Travel, Family, etc.)
Dancing is my favorite hobby. I have been dancing in a small dance studio for 13 years.
How would you characterize your design style?
Contemporary design would be my design aesthetic. Warm, cozy and functional. I love neutral tones with the use of different textures with gold accents.
What is your favorite food?
Tacos
Carlita can be reached in the Arlington Heights showroom at carlitap@caidesigns.net or by phone at (847) 398-4785×6761