When it came time to choose a career I studied Psychology and Art consecutively with the intent of going into the field of Art Psychology. As time went on I began using my art skills as an Interior Decorator and established Elben & Behling Design in 2006 with long time friend Jodi Behling. Together we took on the design world enjoying the opportunity of designing both residential and commercial sp
aces. After moving to Memphis Tennessee I had the privilege of working with the President of the Association of Realtors for two years staging homes for Prudential. In late 2009 my family and I moved home to San Diego I was contacted time and again by clients to please accept,” just one more job”. That one job led to dozens more and so Joy Elben Design was established in early 2010. A move to Ojai, California expanded my design capacity and reach, affording me tremendous opportunities to work on projects from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles and everywhere in between. Partnering with the Ojai Valley School districts to remodel each of the teacher’s lounge spaces within the public school district was a highlight of my time there. While still managing significant work in San Diego and throughout Southern California, projects came pouring in from across the country and so began my foray into remote design. As this new part of my business grew I began to realize that I was indeed venturing into the design mode of the future. I honed my craft to specialize in a unique and much needed niche of interior design. After moving to North Georgia nearly four years ago, and even more recently with the introduction and necessity of ZOOM in the workplace, business has exploded. What at one time may have seemed foreign to many has now become the design wave of the future. It is a joy for me to work in a way that is effective, at an attainable price point and professionally curated, whether done remotely or in person. I’m so grateful every time I am trusted with the memories that will be built within the unique walls of ones most treasured space. Whether in person or remote services work best for you, let’s together create a place where a lifetime of special moments will be stored.
