08/19/2026
✨The Heart Behind Hemma✨
At Hemma Living, we’re fortunate to have a talented team of designers who genuinely love getting to know their clients and bringing their visions to life.
Amanda is our Lead Designer.
This morning, she stepped away from client meetings and floor plans for a few minutes to answer some fun questions about what inspires her, where she loves to shop and the project she dreams of designing someday.
Here’s what she shared with me!
1. What made you want to become an interior designer?
I grew up in what I would describe as a treehouse, and I always wanted a “normal” house. LOL! I often dreamed of a white house with a white picket fence.
As an adult, I’ve come to appreciate the unique, one-of-a-kind home I grew up in, and I now strive to make every home feel unique to the homeowner. My current house incorporates metal roofing from the barn on my mom’s property, along with custom furniture my husband created by repurposing vintage pieces.
2. What’s your favorite part of the design process?
I actually love most parts of it! I enjoy getting to know our clients, learning what they’re looking for and determining how we can help bring their ideas to life.
Our 3D design program has been so much fun to learn and explore. I love the challenge of turning a client’s wish list into a thoughtful, functional design.
I also really enjoy being on-site throughout the construction phase, checking in with contractors, seeing how everything is built and watching the entire project come together. Every crew works a little differently, so learning what information they need from me is always interesting.
3. What’s one thing you wish every client knew before beginning a project?
Planning for the unexpected! Things can come up during any renovation or construction project. That’s part of the process, and I’m here to help the homeowner and contractor work through those challenges and find the best solution.
Things may also feel messy or disorganized before everything comes together, but seeing the finished space makes it all worthwhile. Trust the process!
4. What’s your dream travel destination?
I’ve always wanted to rent a moped and travel through Rome and the Italian countryside.
5. What’s your favorite local spot to shop, eat or unwind?
I love thrifting at Dannie Duluth and Angie’s Closet. I’m always able to find a hidden gem, and I love never knowing what I’ll discover. I call it retail therapy!
6. What’s your ultimate dream project?
Making the forever home I’ve designed a reality. I envision a home on my dad’s property with plenty of room for family, both near and far, to stay and enjoy the quiet countryside and large pond.