About the firm

We are a full-service, award-winning interior design firm based in Boston. Our work is partly creative vision, partly organizational know-how, resulting in original and livable spaces ranging from room redesigns to new construction to luxury boutique hotels.

HI, I’M RACHEL

After graduate studies at the New England School of Art and Design, I worked for two high-end, Boston interior design firms before founding Rachel Reider Interiors in 2006. We opened our current South End studio in 2011 and have executed projects ranging from downtown Boston condos to suburban new construction to our clients' many destination vacation homes.

In my concurrent role as the Design Director for Lark Hotels from 2010-18, I orchestrated the renovation and design of 20 acclaimed boutique properties. The deep insight I gained into a hotel’s operational needs and guest experiences provided us with invaluable knowledge to bring to our residential projects. I find it deeply satisfying to serve the same families and their multiple homes over many years. One couple recently completed their ninth project with us!

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THE TEAM

Relationships matter. Our loyal team is made up of design enthusiasts and client advocates who are just as excited about your project as you are.

CARLA RYAN, Director of Operations

The Director of Operations is a newly created position that will meet the demands of the ever-evolving home design industry (supply chains, anyone?) With two decades in event management leadership serving VIP clients, Carla functions as my right hand. Externally, Carla is the attentive and guiding partner for new clients and project kick-offs. Internally, Carla’s focus on strategy, financials, and company culture ensures you receive an exquisite project experience. Her presence allows me to spend more time doing what I love — overseeing the design of your home.

Carla joined us from the Harvard Club of Boston where, as Director of Catering, she managed several employees, hundreds of clients, and multimillion-dollar budgets. Prior to that, she worked at Fidelity Investments overseeing high-profile corporate sponsorship events. Carla was part of a team that supervised a 2-year renovation of the Harvard Club, and she has also renovated her own home. So she has been in your shoes!

CARLA RYAN, Director of Operations

The Director of Operations is a newly created position that will meet the demands of the ever-evolving home design industry (supply chains, anyone?) With two decades in event management leadership serving VIP clients, Carla functions as my right hand. Externally, Carla is the attentive and guiding partner for new clients and project kick-offs. Internally, Carla’s focus on strategy, financials, and company culture ensures you receive an exquisite project experience. Her presence allows me to spend more time doing what I love — overseeing the design of your home.

Carla joined us from the Harvard Club of Boston where, as Director of Catering, she managed several employees, hundreds of clients, and multimillion-dollar budgets. Prior to that, she worked at Fidelity Investments overseeing high-profile corporate sponsorship events. Carla was part of a team that supervised a 2-year renovation of the Harvard Club, and she has also renovated her own home. So she has been in your shoes!

KRISTINA RANALDI, Senior Interior Designer

Kristina, our Senior Hospitality Interior Designer, earned her Master of Arts in Interior Architecture degree from UCLA then spent the following few years designing corporate offices throughout Los Angeles. She returned to the East Coast in 2009 and focused on her passion—hospitality interiors. After working for two international hospitality design firms, she joined our firm in 2014, where she is the executional lead for all boutique hotel and restaurant projects, whether renovation or new construction. Space planning is her favorite part of the process, and she feels right at home on a construction site.

KRISTINA RANALDI, Senior Interior Designer

Kristina, our Senior Hospitality Interior Designer, earned her Master of Arts in Interior Architecture degree from UCLA then spent the following few years designing corporate offices throughout Los Angeles. She returned to the East Coast in 2009 and focused on her passion—hospitality interiors. After working for two international hospitality design firms, she joined our firm in 2014, where she is the executional lead for all boutique hotel and restaurant projects, whether renovation or new construction. Space planning is her favorite part of the process, and she feels right at home on a construction site.

ERIN KELLEHER, Senior Residential Interior Designer

Our Senior Residential Interior Designer, Erin Kelleher, earned her Master of Arts in Interior Architecture degree from the New England School of Art & Design right here in downtown Boston. She spent the following years honing her skills at the offices of Leslie Fine, Jennifer Palumbo, and Erin Gates. As a longtime follower of Rachel Reider Interiors on Instagram, she gravitated towards our sophisticated aesthetic and enthusiastically joined the team in December 2021. Her passion is designing architectural details, drafting elevations, and space planning furniture layouts in AutoCAD. When she's not in the office or on a construction site, you'll find her walking her handsome silver labrador, Buoy. 

ERIN KELLEHER, Senior Residential Interior Designer

Our Senior Residential Interior Designer, Erin Kelleher, earned her Master of Arts in Interior Architecture degree from the New England School of Art & Design right here in downtown Boston. She spent the following years honing her skills at the offices of Leslie Fine, Jennifer Palumbo, and Erin Gates. As a longtime follower of Rachel Reider Interiors on Instagram, she gravitated towards our sophisticated aesthetic and enthusiastically joined the team in December 2021. Her passion is designing architectural details, drafting elevations, and space planning furniture layouts in AutoCAD. When she's not in the office or on a construction site, you'll find her walking her handsome silver labrador, Buoy. 

JESS KAPLAN, Project Manager

Working for one of the largest privately owned retail developers in the country, Jess kick started her career by launching WS Development’s first Class-A office tower. After a successful multi phase move in, Jess looked to apply her organizational wizardry and construction experience to a more creative outlet, enter Rachel Rieder Interiors. She focuses on helping our Senior Designers handle the project management side of things, giving them more time to create spaces our clients will love.

JESS KAPLAN, Project Manager

Working for one of the largest privately owned retail developers in the country, Jess kick started her career by launching WS Development’s first Class-A office tower. After a successful multi phase move in, Jess looked to apply her organizational wizardry and construction experience to a more creative outlet, enter Rachel Rieder Interiors. She focuses on helping our Senior Designers handle the project management side of things, giving them more time to create spaces our clients will love.

LAUREN PETKUS, Project Manager

This Martha's Vineyard native has been with RRI since 2013. Lauren's Fine Arts Education shows through in her creative talent. Her organization know how has aided in her growth from Design Assitant to Project Manager. Lauren is beloved by clients and vendors alike as she remains calm and focused while managing multiple complex projects. 

LAUREN PETKUS, Project Manager

This Martha's Vineyard native has been with RRI since 2013. Lauren's Fine Arts Education shows through in her creative talent. Her organization know how has aided in her growth from Design Assitant to Project Manager. Lauren is beloved by clients and vendors alike as she remains calm and focused while managing multiple complex projects. 

NAMUKULWA NAKAZWE, Procurement Coordinator / Interior Design Assistant

Nana is our pricing and procurement whiz, supporting our interior designers so they can focus on design. Nana’s organization skills and intuitive nature helps keep all the moving pieces of a project together while she keeps everything on track. Having worked as an assistant for a project on HGTV, Nana knows the importance of timelines and prioritizing her daily responsibilities.

NAMUKULWA NAKAZWE, Procurement Coordinator / Interior Design Assistant

Nana is our pricing and procurement whiz, supporting our interior designers so they can focus on design. Nana’s organization skills and intuitive nature helps keep all the moving pieces of a project together while she keeps everything on track. Having worked as an assistant for a project on HGTV, Nana knows the importance of timelines and prioritizing her daily responsibilities.

WORKING
WITH US

You can expect an exciting-yet-orderly process borne from nearly two decades of experience with best practices in the interior design industry.

1. Getting to Know You

We ask you all the questions: project scope, design preferences, lifestyle needs, budget, timing. You find out how we work and how we bill. If we click in terms of personality and aesthetics, we’ll sign a contract. 

2. Designing Your Dream

With your information in hand, I draft floor plans, select surface materials and finishes, scour fabrics and furniture, and design custom pieces. My clients say the design presentation day feels like Christmas morning. 

3. You Approve Design
and Costs

Once you approve the design concept, we gather bids to complete the work. We present you with itemized cost proposals for each room. We work together on any needed design or budget revisions until you are happy.

4. Ordering and Managing

We take on all the heavy lifting here. We place all furnishings and materials orders, collaborate with custom workrooms, schedule all subcontractor work, ensure item inspections and on-time delivery, and plan for a seamless installation day. Many transactions take place during this phase. To provide you with transparency and a sense of control, we set you up with an online client portal where you can access all important documents and schedules in one place.

If your project requires construction work, we will be working in tandem with your architect and builder. We will be here to ensure they have all the necessary drawings and documentation to keep the entire process moving seamlessly.

5. Installation Day

Staff members and white-glove movers swoop into your home to make the biggest visual impact with the least disruption to your life. We aim to have everything in place and ready to use by the end of the day. 

Wondering how we can help?

The first step is scheduling a complimentary call to explore your design project.