Meet Heather
With a bachelor's degree in Environmental Design for Interiors from Syracuse University and many years in the field, Heather has extensive experience in the design and construction industries. She spent many years working for architectural and design firms, including 17 years in Taiwan, Japan, and China, before moving back to the US to start her own design and consulting firm.
COLP Design & Consulting is your design representative from beginning to end. With each client, Heather creates thoughtful and well-crafted interiors for modern commercial and residential spaces, as well as offering Owner Representation and Project Management services. Heather excels in bringing teams together for a common goal of building projects on schedule and with the highest quality. Communication and teamwork are a must.
After living overseas for many years, Heather has a deep appreciation for working with people from other countries and a respect for other cultures that often is reflective in her work. Her clients always come first and she strives to maintain premium service and quality with every project.
When she's not helping clients...
Heather loves to travel
Heather spent almost two decades living and working in Taiwan, Japan, and China after her and her husband received an opportunity to move across the world to assist in overseeing the design and construction of a multi-million-dollar office and manufacturing facility.
While overseas, she studied to receive her Master Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and had the wonderful opportunity to teach adults English. Heather can also speak Mandarin at an elementary level.
Heather gives back and is involved in her community
Heather has always had a passion for sports and volunteered as an assistant soccer coach. She was also a head girls basketball coach for middle school and high school while overseas.
Heather is a certified interior designer by the Council for Interior Design Qualification, and a professional member of the International Interior Design Association, as well as a member of the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce, West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, a Board member for the Glastonbury Education Foundation and CREW CT.
Heather loves her family
Heather loves spending as much time with her husband and children as possible. While the weekends can be hectic with the children's activities, she wouldn't have it any other way!