Today we’d like to introduce you to Angela Holland.
Hi Angela, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve always loved interior design, even as a child. I would rearrange and make things for my bedroom. I remember telling my parents I wanted to be an interior designer—Trading Spaces was a childhood influence. I started Broad Strokes Home Design in 2021 while on maternity leave with my second child. I had a friend reach out to me about doing two upstairs bedrooms, and that was our first official project. Since then, I’ve had a steady flow of design consults, one commercial project and I am currently in the middle of a speakeasy-style basement remodel.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Every remodel job has something come up. It’s important to pivot and trust your design and build team. Problem-solving and communication is key.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m so blessed that my husband is a builder—I could not do what I do without him. I think us being a team is what sets us apart. My designs can live in my head or on paper, but until they come to life for everyone to see, they don’t exist.
I love using colorful, bold designs, but it’s not for everyone. When clients can trust me and the process, that’s when we make magic together. The Wakery was a fantastic project to work on. Being a commercial space, I think it’s easier to push the envelope with color and design. This design is bold, whimsical, and all-around fun! My goal was not just to create a space but an experience for the customers. Every time someone visits The Wakery, I want them to smile, feel a sense of wonder and notice something they didn’t notice last time.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
When I was young, we lived in a yellow house in the country. I loved to play outside with my cat, ride bikes and do fun art projects. I remember my dad brought home a big white roll of paper from work. I cut two long pieces into curtain shapes, colored it red and hung them up in my bedroom doorway so I could put on a performance for them on my makeshift stage. I was always making something. I had a poster in my room that said, “I’m not messy. I’m creative!”— that still feels true to me today.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.broadstrokeshomedesign.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadstrokesdesign/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broadstrokeshomedesign
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7nkHyDUAqoO4nT5FVDAog
Image Credits
Photography by Angela Holland