DESIGN TEAM
Each member of the design team uniquely contributes to our design process. From design to installation, the process involves hours of sourcing, procuring samples, securing product details and presentation quality photographs, placing detailed orders with vendors, and, finally, receiving and delivery. Every component is an integral part of the process and one we hold to the highest level of standard.
Each detail is equally important, from start to finish.
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SANDY MCMILLAN, ASID, NCIDQ
Sandy graduated with a Bachelor of Interior Design from LSU and has been a licensed Interior Designer in Louisiana for 27 years, with over 30 years of professional experience. She began her career at a high-end commercial design firm in Dallas before moving to Monroe, Louisiana, where she opened her own firm, Intelligent Designs. In 1997, she also founded Haven, an upscale design and retail shop.
Known for her discerning eye for scale and proportion, Sandy understands how these elements can define a space. She excels at blending new and aged pieces, creating interiors that are each uniquely tailored, continuing to affirm that the designs reflect the client’s desired aesthetic above all.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Member of American Society of Interior Designers, Registered Designer with the Louisiana State Board of Interior Designers, Member of the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications
KENDALL GENNARO
Originally from Benton, Louisiana, Kendall graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. Kendall prides herself on her attention to detail and organization, which is only part of what makes her such an integral part of the Intelligent Designs team.
Kendall attends client meetings, gathers information and images to create concept boards, and contributes to every aspect of the design project. As Senior designer, a large portion of her day is spent coordinating and liaising with vendors and suppliers as well as sourcing furnishings and fabrics which is instrumental in creating detailed client presentations. She has most recently completed studies on design style details and the latest Hunter Douglas operating systems and products.
When Kendall isn’t working hard to make your vision come to life, you can find her enjoying quality time with her family, her husband, Matthew, and her pets, Lady, Lucy, and Annie.
GRACE GARCIA
Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Grace is a graduate from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing Management.
As the Design Project Coordinator, Grace supports the design team by managing orders, sourcing products, communicating with vendors, and organizing client presentations. She also oversees billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness throughout each project. Grace coordinates the receiving process and schedules deliveries to clients, ensuring each item arrives safely and on time. She prides herself on excellent communication with both vendors and clients.
Outside of work, she enjoys working out, spending quality time with friends and family, traveling, and taking long walks with her black Labrador Retriever, Ellie.
