Colleen Borek, Allied Member ASID

School: Fashion Institute of Technology
Company: Colleen Grace Designs
Hartsdale, NY 10530-2204
Phone: (914) 949-1975
Email: colleengracedesigns@msn.com

Designer Profile

Colleen Borek, principal of Colleen Grace Designs, has been designing and expediting high-end residential interior design projects for over 25 years with an early background in commercial design. As a graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers her goal is to deliver high quality design and standards.

Colleen’s philosophy is to incorporate the clients’ lifestyle and presence in their home whether it is a luxurious classic style interior or a relaxed modern environment. It is important to her that the client never gets lost in the design process and likes to help the client create their own individual design/style identity. She is well versed in all styles of design. Colleen has worked on historic sites and believes in the importance of Historic Preservation as well as having a sensitivity and awareness of green sustainability & practices.

Colleen Grace Designs has collaborated with many architects and builders over the years creating and participating in successful team efforts.

Former Board Member of the
American Society of Interior Designers, New York Metro Chapter
Communications Director 2007-2009 term

Participated in several Designer Show Houses since 1984
For the benefit of many charities and Historic Preservation of participating sites including but not limited to Oheka Castle, Chelsea Manor, Hempstead House/Guggenheim estate, Caumsett, Bailey’s Aboretum, Scarsdale’s Women’s Club

Services Offered

Full Scale Interior Design Services

~ Space Planning
~ Design/Style Analysis
~ Interior Renovations
~ Interior Architectural Detailing
~ Lighting Design
~ Kitchen & Bath
~ Custom Cabinetry
~ Custom Furniture
~ Custom Draperies
~ Artwork, Area Rugs & Accessories, etc.

Awards & Publications

Featured in:

~ Client Park Avenue Apartment featured in HGTV’s Premiere Issue
of the popular TV show “Selling New York”

~ “How to work with an Interior Designer” by Judy Sheridan - book
~ “Showhouses; The Decorators’ Tour” by Shiffer Publishing - book
~ House Beautiful Magazine
~ Distinction Magazine
~ House Magazine
~ Inside Out Magazine – India
~ The Hong Kong Tattler - China