ASHLEY MACUGA
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
As the Principal Designer at Collected Interiors, Ashley’s New Orleans heritage deeply influences her design point of view and practice. Her passion lies in discovering her clients’ stories and translating them into spaces that are warm, soulful, and unexpectedly modern. Her favorite projects are renovating and reimagining otherwise forgotten spaces, restoring a home’s pride and the neighborhood too.
As a busy mother of four, Ashley has real life experience on what family homes need to achieve the critical balance of beauty and function. As a result, the foundation of her work and practice are materials and selections that are built to last and patina wisely (and beautifully too). Clients love her authentic interest in the way their families operate, deep understanding of materials and construction, as well as her detailed investment spreadsheets. Contractor and artisan partners appreciate her ability to create collaborative working environments where projects and people thrive...on time and on budget.
JAIME ACKERHALT
PROJECT DIRECTOR
As our Project Director at Collected Interiors, Jaime utilizes her experience as a former hospital financial consultant to set goals and objectives for each project. She is a master communicator who efficiently delivers relevant information, so that our team and trusted network of trade artisans have everything they need to meet and exceed expectations. With a positive attitude that’s contagious, clients love her practical advice and her team cheerleader spirit.
As one of Ashley’s former clients, Jaime found her way to the team after falling in love with the process behind her own home build and design project. Although she has an exquisite eye and obsesses over finishes and selections, she is equally passionate about discovering the best options for the way clients live, ensuring that their investment both looks and functions beautifully.
SOPHIA SCOTT
DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Sophia was born and raised in San Carlos and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles in 2021. As our Design Associate at Collected Interiors, Sophia manages all ordering, tracking, vendor communication and client scheduling. She is constantly updating project budgets, creating timelines and managing the master calendar. Sophia also works closely with Ashley to pull together selections and samples for client meetings.
In Sophia's free time, you can find her enjoying long walks around the neighborhood, or catching up on the newest reality TV show. Sophia enjoys hanging out with her friends and family on the weekend- which usually always includes a brunch or dinner downtown.
DEVON BEALS
DESIGN ASSOCIATE
KARLA PASCACIO
DESIGN ASSOCIATE
OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Deeply inspired by Ashley's southern roots, Collected Interiors designs are carefully curated, artisan-made, textural, tonal, and modern—every space made of storied, contrasting elements. Our extended team consists of seasoned artisans, crafts people, and industry professionals - each experts in their own right. Our coveted layered style and modern design perspective work in connection with our intimate and collaborative design process to create homes that are truly personal and unique.
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ARCHITECT CONSULTATIONThe moment you consider tackling a new build or renovation is the moment we want to hear from you. We know that building a strong relationship with the architecture firm is critical to a project’s overall success. We partner with your chosen firm from the initial planning phase, lending our expertise in interiors to provide input into development and refinement of the designs.
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CONSTRUCTION CONSULTATIONAs one of the biggest investments anyone makes in their lifetime, custom building or remodeling a home can be both exciting and stressful. We step in to ease your anxiety, supporting the project management of construction. We help clients find more joy in the process, reviewing the plan with contractors, keeping a watchful eye on the timeline, identifying and communicating important aspects of the project, and serving as one of the main points of contact for construction.
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INTERIOR DESIGNWe help clients define a personalized and collected vision for their home. Once established, we bring it to life through material selections, furniture planning, cabinet design, lighting and much, much more.
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STYLINGThe finishing touches are what truly elevates a design, and injects energy and comfort into a home. Our work here includes installing and arranging furniture, styling surfaces with new and vintage pieces, adding texture to each bed with layers of linens...transforming each corner to make it uniquely yours.