As a WELL- and LEED-accredited designer, Sarah Barnard provides specialized interior design services for homes that have sustained water damage, focusing on creating healthy, resilient environments that support long-term well-being.

Advocacy and Project Coordination

Material Integrity Assessment: An evaluation of existing textiles, wallcoverings, and porous surfaces to help determine which materials can be salvaged and which must be replaced.

Intermediary Services: The studio acts as an advocate and liaison between homeowners, remediation specialists, and contractors.

Documentation and Cataloging: Assisting in the thoughtful cataloging of salvaged items and the incorporation of meaningful personal effects into the new design.

Restorative Design and Material Selection

Low-Maintenance Materiality: High-durability, moisture-resistant materials help to reduce the physical and emotional burden of future home upkeep.

Recreation of Damaged Elements: In cases where cherished items have been lost, the studio can facilitate the recreation of bespoke textiles, wallcoverings, furnishings, and carpets that were damaged or destroyed.

Art Restoration and Curation: The studio coordinates specialized art restoration services for pieces impacted by water or humidity. For collections requiring replacement, we commission artworks of all kinds and curate new collections.

Biophilic Renewal: Integrating indoor plants, natural materials like stone and wood, and views of the outdoors to help provide a grounding, restorative atmosphere.  

Custom Color Stories: Personalized palettes often featuring greens, blues, or warm neutrals.  

Functional Resilience and Well-Being

Functional Redesign for Resilience: Reconfiguring layouts to improve intuitive navigation and ease of maintenance.

Smart Home Protection: Discreetly integrating technology to provide residents with increased control over their environment and peace of mind.

Supportive Home Organization: Our design team provides organization services for kitchens, bathrooms, closets, and storage areas. We work collaboratively to implement intuitive, sustainable systems that help to restore a sense of order and autonomy after a period of upheaval.