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Thomas Craig Grabowski, FASID

Grabowski Designs

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

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About

EMPLOYMENT: 1970-2005, J.L. Hudson Co./Marshall Field's Interior Design Studio, with a short break in 1973-74. May, 2005-present, Grabowski Designs. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS ACTIVITIES: National Level: Regional VP; Nominating Chair; Board Member; served on several committees. Michigan Chapter: President; Treasurer; Chaired and served on several committees. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR INTERIOR DESIGN QUALIFICATION (NCIDQ): NCIDQ CERTIFIED #1645; Director; VP Exam Development; Residential Scenario Chair; Nominating Chair; Exam Proctor. COALITION FOR INTERIOR DESWIGN REGISTRATION IN MICHIGAN (CIDR): Director, Founding Member. HONORS/AWARDS: ASID: Fellowship, Medalist, Presidential Citations; U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Appreciation; Who's Who in the Midwest; Detroit Symphony League & Woman's Association for the Symphony Service Award; NCIDQ Certificate of Recognition; J.L.Hudson Co. Interior Decorating Competition, 1st place (scholarship). CONTINUING EDUCATION: Feng Shui-Art and Harmony of Place; Health, Safety and Welfare Issues for Interior Design Skill; Creative Thinking and Problem Solving; Creative Lighting Techniques; Surface Design and Color Trends; Creating Healthy Living Environments w/New Paint Tech.; Best Environmental Practices in Cabinetry; Textiles 101; Sustainable Floor Covering; Healthy Indoor Air By Design; Electric Radiant Flooring Warming Systems. To name a few. PUBLICATION: "Detroit Free Press", "The Detroit News", "Monthly Detroit", "Oakland Business Monthly", "Windsor Star", A.P.Special Feature picked up throughout the country. GUEST LECTURER: Cranbrook Academy; The Questers; Detroit Public Schools; ASID Student Career Day at the Michigan Design Center; Michigan State University; Wayne State University; Bowling Green University; Hadassah; Fox TV2 Eyewitness News Weekend; Fort Street Presbyterian Church - Great Hall Series. EDUCATION: B.S., Interior Design, Michigan State University.

Services Offered

I enjoy the challenge of working with clients from all walks of life, assisting them in creating interiors that are designed for their needs and lifestyles. I prefer clients that come to me with a history; collectibles, acquisitions, etc.. "Please tell me what you're about and who will be using this space." My job is to learn what they like, what they need or what they think they like or need. I then take the givens and add my talent, education and experience to come up with solutions for their problem. Architectural, finshes, spaqce planning, furniture, window and wall treatments, lighting and art and so on can be part of the job. Although my jobs are basically residential, I have assisted clients with small businesses such as funeral homes, law offices, clinics and coffee shops, small business wanting a less commercial look.

Awards

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Fee Structures

Consultation is based on a per hour fee. Will do straight consultation or a combination fee with discounts on purchases. A one time, one hour consultation can be arranged.

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