Leslie Firth has over twenty-three years experience in the field of Interior Design. She began her career in Anchorage, Alaska at Elaine Baker and Associates, a high-end design studio. Her career with Design Concepts began in 1988. Leslie has participated in design projects in Anchorage, Alaska; Waikiki, Hawaii; Calgary, B.C.; Newport Beach, Oregon; Pebble Beach; San Francisco, as well as all over the East Bay.

She graduated with a B.A. in Fine Arts, which included a year abroad study in art and history in Florence, Italy. Further studies in Interior Design were at Canada College in Redwood City, City College of Santa Barbara, UCLA – Santa Monica, and Anchorage Community College in Alaska.

Continuing Education in color trends, aging design, feng shui, sustainable design and building practices, and lighting allows her to offer you the most current resources available.

“When working with a client, I listen to what your needs and aspirations are in order to create an environment which reflects your personality and lifestyle. I don’t just sell things to make a place look ‘decorated,’ I use problem solving skills and experience to analyze what will work best to give a client thoughtful, practical, and beautiful design. Knowledge in green design and building allows me to offer you healthier, smarter, more durable, high performance, quality homes and interiors.”

Affiliations:

• Certified Green Building Professional 2009
• Alamo Chamber of Commerce
• Diablo Business Referral Network

Extensive Volunteer Work:

• Loaves and Fishes
• Shelter, Inc. of Contra Costa County
• Contra Costa Interfaith Housing
• Chair – Fruits of the Harvest fundraiser for charity, 15 years
• Liturgical Artist – Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church