Renée Gaddis has been recognized as Naples, Florida’s top interior designer for over a decade. Her designs attract and inspire the area’s leading residential properties, as well as top architects and home builders. Renée is known for her ability to work within a diverse lifestyle portfolio, ranging from coastal to contemporary and transitional, along with creating unique commercial spaces. She is a graduate from Iowa State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, design and production, which ultimately was an asset transitioning to another creative field — interior design. After graduation, she followed her college sweetheart, now husband of 25 years, to Florida. Renée worked for an interior design firm for 13 years before starting her own firm, Renée Gaddis Interiors, in January 2012. Take a look at some of Renée’s signature designs in today’s Designer Friday.
This bedroom comes alive as sunlight bounces between the cloud-like chandelier, sculptural mirror and pearlescent lamps, amplifying the mix of silvery neutrals and watery blues.
Andrew Joseph: How do you approach a new design project?
Renée Gaddis: Designing someone’s home is an incredibly personal process, and I approach each project with that in mind. My goal is to truly understand what “home” means to each client — where they feel most at ease, what brings them joy, and how they live day to day. I like to explore their preferences for color, texture and pattern by having them share inspirational images, and it’s always insightful to see their current space. From there, I build on that inspiration and develop a curated presentation that guides our initial conversations. We’re also lucky to collaborate with exceptional architects and builders, and I believe in forming a strong team from the very beginning so that every voice is aligned from day one…