Bridget Catherine Feeney’s interest in interior design was originally inspired by her childhood home. “My mom always had a beautiful, warm, welcoming home, and it instilled that idea that your environment, your space, really does affect your daily life,” she says. “It taught me how important it is to have a space that is beautiful and a reflection of you, and something that not only looks great, but functions great.”
After obtaining her degree in interior design, Bridget spent eight years building her reputation in high-end residential design. This year, she founded Bridget Catherine Interiors in Randolph in order to put her own stamp on the design world and assist clients in the best way possible. “I feel like you get into this field to put your designs out there and to help your clients live in spaces that are truly their own, a reflection of them.”
One task she enjoys the most is putting her clients at ease. “When I walk into an initial meeting with a client, they're always so overwhelmed and don't know where to start,” says Bridget. “I see the panic, and I'm there to relieve that panic and make designing their home a more fun and enjoyable process. I like to pride myself on the fact that I am a little bit more relaxed and lighthearted, which I believe helps with taking that stress away.”
Whether a project involves one room or completely new construction, she takes the time to carefully listen to her clients’ wishes. “It's not my home; they're the ones living there, and at the end of the day, I want them to be perfectly happy. So listening to their wants, their needs, and looking at their taste and their style is important to make sure that the end product is exactly what they need, what they want, and what they envisioned.”
Bridget is currently helping to create the perfect home for a growing family that has relocated from Florida to Summit and is starting from scratch. “I love having the opportunity to touch on every space throughout a home as it creates a sense of continuity and leaves no detail untouched,” she says. “I’m so excited to welcome this family to the area with a home that is perfectly them.”
While Bridget is the primary contact on every project, she has assembled a team of trusted tradespeople and vendors with whom she collaborates on each project. “Nobody's coming in out of the blue; everybody has been vetted and is trusted,” she says.
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Bridget’s own home, which she shares with her dog Bailey, the company’s mascot, is both comfortable and functional. “I love a cozy space,” she says. “I'm very textural, I'm very warm-toned. I do love a lot of neutrals, but I have pops of color throughout. I just like to feel at ease when I'm in my space, and I love walking in and feeling like my house is giving me a hug.”
In addition to being a new business owner, Bridget is also excited about another new role she will soon take on. “I’m one of three girls, and by the time this article comes out, I’ll be an aunt!” she says.
To have Bridget help you create your own beautiful and functional space that reflects your personality, and to find out more about her, go to BridgetCatherine.com. Also, be sure to check out her amazing designs on Instagram at @bridgetcatherine_interiors.
“When I walk into an initial meeting with a client, they're always so overwhelmed and don't know where to start.”