Claire Staszak

Claire Staszak Principal Designer & Owner Claire Staszak is a Chicago-based designer known for her holistic design process, which combines her well-trained eye for interiors with her passion for personal wellness. Her work has been featured by The Chicago Tribune, Modern Luxury, HGTV, Domino, LUXE, Architectural Digest online and more. She has studied interior design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and holds a Certificate of Kitchen and Bath Design from Harper College. Claire is also a certified yoga instructor with more than 500 hours of training. In 2017, the company's namesake blog was honored with an award for Best Design Writing by the Design Influencers Conference. Modern Luxury Interiors (2018), noted Claire as 'One to Watch' in the interior design industry. Claire loves being a mom, giving the perfect present, vintage floral prints and vacations to the lake.

About Centered by Design By gently guiding clients through the process of uncovering or refining their own unique style, Centered by Design tailors the design experience and results to their client’s way of living. The result is a personal sanctuary that is a reflection of each client and family—a home that is centered by design.