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Laureen Youngblood

ABOUT ME

High-End Residential Interior Design Rooted in Intention

Design has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

At nine years old, I completed my first interior design project—my own bedroom—selecting paint, wallpaper, and architectural details with full creative autonomy. That early experience sparked a lifelong passion for how spaces shape emotion, movement, and daily living.

Today, I specialize in high-end residential interior design, creating custom homes and renovations that reflect the people who live within them and support intentional, meaningful living.

Education, Experience, and Architectural Foundation

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a Minor in Interior Architecture and Architectural History from the University of Oregon in 2005. This foundation informs every project, grounding creative vision in architectural principles, historical context, and thoughtful spatial planning.

My professional career began with an architectural internship, followed by over five years working within a construction company on high-end residential remodeling projects. During this time, I developed deep expertise in interior architecture, learning how design decisions translate from concept through construction.

In 2011, I expanded my practice into kitchen and bath design, further refining my skills in space planning, material selection, and client collaboration. These highly functional spaces strengthened my ability to balance beauty, performance, and longevity—an essential component of luxury residential interiors.

A Thoughtful, Collaborative Design Approach

My work is defined by the ability to translate lifestyle, emotion, and vision into cohesive, livable interiors. Clients often know how they want their home to feel, but not how to articulate or execute that vision. I guide that process with clarity, intention, and experience.

With a background spanning architecture, construction, and interior design, I serve as a trusted liaison between homeowners and project teams. Clear communication, alignment, and thoughtful execution ensure the final result reflects both the original design intention and the highest level of craftsmanship.

Design Philosophy

Design is more than aesthetics.
It is energy, intention, and presence made visible.

I believe our homes profoundly influence how we feel, how we connect, and how we experience daily life. When designed with care and intention, they become sanctuaries—spaces that restore, inspire, and support a life well lived.

My approach to interior design honors both intuition and precision. Every color, material, and spatial decision is made thoughtfully, balancing emotional impact with architectural integrity.

Each project is a collaboration.
Each home is a reflection of the people within it.

Creating Sacred Spaces for You to Live, Laugh, and Love

Designing a custom home or renovation is a deeply personal journey. It is my privilege to guide clients through that process—creating bespoke residential interiors that feel grounded, meaningful, and enduring.

If you are seeking a luxury interior designer who values intention, craftsmanship, and thoughtful collaboration, I invite you to begin the conversation.

  • Jeannette & Lee - oregon coast 2024-25

    We were extremely lucky to have discovered Laureen when seeking a professional to design our kitchen. She oversaw every detail of the project. The entire project unfolded according to plan, with no surprises. Laureen made it easy to collaborate with and offered many brilliant suggestions that transformed my ideal kitchen into a reality. We were grateful for her dedication to traveling to the coast for meetings and site visits. If you were looking for someone to design a room in your house, I would highly recommend Laureen from Sacred by Design!

  • Tina S - March 2021

    Laureen was fun to work with and her work was exceptional. She helped me do a complete design of my new kitchen, bar, dining room, bath, and pantry. She made sure the suppliers delivered and performed their work on time, and that we were happy with their work and products. My husband and I really appreciated Laureen's keen ability to calculate the size and layout of each kitchen cabinet (we had 37 kitchen cabinets in all, not including the pantry), her drawings which showed us what the project would look like at completion, and her immediate recognition of how to implement our changes to the plans. She foresaw problems before they arose. Our builders appreciated her detailed work because the kitchen installment went off without a hitch. Our project came out beautifully. I highly recommend her. I am hiring her for another project and am excited to work with her again.

  • Wendy M - 2024 - Utah

    We are so grateful to have had Laureen
    Help us with our remodel after the winter flooding. She saw things we did not even think about! Amazing! We are still in process and are so happy with the design. Thank you!

  • Chris B - 2022

    Laureen helped us choose the interior colors for our new home, a process that has always been stressful and difficult for us. She made the process easy and successful by asking the right questions and making thoughtful recommendations

  • Michael C - 2015

    We had the pleasure of working with Laureen a few years ago on a kitchen remodel. She really made the process easy! She asked us thought provoking questions and responded to us with some great ideas - we're very happy with the results!