Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Interior Design in Portland
Founded in 2005, IDEA Interiors has established itself as a leader in creating timeless interior designs for hospitality, commercial, and historic properties. Our approach combines a passion for design excellence with a commitment to client collaboration, ensuring spaces that reflect both aesthetic beauty and functional purpose. We prioritize sustainable practices, incorporating post-consumer materials and local sourcing to create environmentally responsible environments. With decades of collective experience, our team specializes in translating client visions into bold, sensory-driven spaces that enhance user experiences. We maintain long-term relationships with clients through transparent communication and meticulous attention to detail.Our portfolio spans award-winning hotels, commercial developments, and historic restorations across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. As advocates for community-driven design, we integrate contextual awareness into every project to ensure harmony with surrounding environments. Our dedication to innovation has earned recognition in prestigious projects like the Found Hotel and Crater Lake Lodge. We believe great design should endure, creating memorable moments that resonate with occupants and visitors alike. This philosophy continues to drive our work as we expand our impact in sustainable interior architecture.
Services
Hospitality Design
Commercial Interiors
Historic Restoration
Sustainable Design
Residential Projects
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in hospitality and historic design since 2005
- Our team holds degrees from top design institutions
- We implement sustainable practices in 100% of our projects
- We maintain 85% repeat client relationships
- Our designs have won multiple regional design awards
Services
Hospitality Design
Creating immersive guest experiences through strategic space planning and material selection. Our hospitality designs balance aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency for hotels and restaurants. With award-winning projects like the Found Hotel, we craft environments that enhance brand identity and guest satisfaction through thoughtful, context-driven design.
Historic Restoration
Specializing in preserving architectural integrity while modernizing functionality. Our team meticulously restores historic buildings using period-accurate materials and techniques. Projects like Crater Lake Lodge demonstrate our ability to maintain historical authenticity while meeting contemporary safety and accessibility standards through careful research and planning.
Sustainable Design
Implementing eco-conscious solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising aesthetics. We integrate recycled materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design principles. Our LEED-qualified professionals create spaces that achieve sustainability certifications while maintaining visual appeal and occupant comfort through innovative material selection and resource management.
Commercial Interiors
Designing productive workspaces that reflect brand identity and support business objectives. From corporate offices to retail environments, we create functional layouts that enhance workflow and employee well-being. Our approach combines ergonomic design with strategic branding elements to optimize both aesthetics and operational efficiency.
Residential Projects
Crafting personalized living spaces that balance beauty with practicality. We specialize in high-end residential renovations and custom homes, focusing on seamless integration with natural surroundings. Our designs incorporate smart storage solutions, universal design principles, and material selections that create cohesive, livable environments tailored to homeowners' lifestyles.
People
Tracey Simpson
Founder
Bachelor of Interior Architecture from University of Oregon with 18 years of experience in hospitality design. Leads firm strategy and client relationships.
David Hu
Interior Designer
Bellevue College graduate specializing in residential and commercial projects with 12 years of experience. Focuses on functional space planning and material innovation.
Sophia Man
Interior Architect
Shih Chien University graduate with expertise in 2D graphics and multi-family residential design. Brings international perspective to project execution.
Tricia Lawyer
Senior Designer
Seattle Pacific University graduate with 18 years of hotel design experience. Specializes in west coast commercial developments and client coordination.
Questions
What types of projects does IDEA Interiors specialize in?
We focus on hospitality design, commercial interiors, historic restorations, and sustainable residential projects.
Do you work outside the Portland area?
Yes, while based in Portland, we've completed projects from California to Hawaii and Washington State.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We prioritize post-consumer materials, local sourcing, and energy-efficient solutions in every project.
Can you handle historic preservation projects?
Our team has specialized expertise in restoring historic properties while meeting modern standards.
Reviews (1)
Jeff Gordon
Dec 02, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have worked with Tracey and her talented team for over 20 years on residential and commercial projects. She has a great sense of design and detail for interior architecture and exterior architecture. We value her expertise and her appreciation for budgets. I highly recommend IDEA.
We have worked with Tracey and her talented team for over 20 years on residential and commercial projects. She has a great sense of design and detail for interior architecture and exterior architecture. We value her expertise and her appreciation for budgets. I highly recommend IDEA.
