LUX Autumn 2018

34 1807LU40 Leading Interior Design in the Sunshine State Collins Interiors is a full-service luxury residential interior design firm. In June, LUXlife named Collins Interiors among the esteemed winners of the ongoing 2018 Leading Designers Awards with the title of Most Outstanding Full-Scale Interior Design Firm in Florida. On the back of this win, we reached out to Barbara Gardner, Founder and President of Collins Interiors, to find out how she has created an award-winning, sector-leading design studio. Working out of the picturesque town of Longboat Key in Florida, Barbara Gardner has forged a remarkable interior design firm that has an established history of success and a long-standing reputation for exceeding client expectations. Recently celebrating its 12th year in business, Collins Interiors has served homeowners in Sarasota, New York, and Philadelphia and South America, assisting clients with finding the best window treatments, furniture, floor coverings, lighting, custom bedding, artwork and accessories. Barbara’s unique style - is timeless and classic, defined by light, airy colour palettes, and striking statement pieces – gives a credence to her outstanding abilities as a designer. Embracing global influences, contemporary flair, and sophisticated accents, Barbara tackles a variety of design challenges, from the traditional to the thoroughly modern. Equally, Barbara is an experienced practitioner of Feng Shui, and believes that exquisite design can elevate a space and actively nourish well-being- inviting peace and serenity into the home. This is clear throughout her work, with their clean lines and uncluttered, functional arrangements. First and foremost, Barbara credits an ability to keep pace with the latest design trends