Claudia Tejeda, a Certified Interior Designer and Educator, has over 20 years of experience in luxury residential and hospitality projects in the U.S. and abroad, including a private residence on Mustique Island. Before founding her company, Claudia worked for notable architecture and interior design firms  in New York City.

Claudia Tejeda was born in the Dominican Republic. Acclimating to the United States at the age of 10 made her a keen observer of the different ways people live. Her parents were self-made entrepreneurs, and she credits them with instilling an intense work ethic. Claudia received a BS in Advertising and Speech Communications from Syracuse University, and a degree in interior design from the New York School of Interior Design. She started her design career in the hospitality sector, designing restaurants for celebrity chefs. Later she was recruited by a 350-employee architecture firm to formalize their interior design department, and worked on restaurants, retail environments, and real-estate developments. Claudia launched her own firm in 2011. She continued to work on commercial projects, even as she carved out a niche in designing residences. In 2012, she was elected the youngest-ever president of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA).

Claudia is happiest when her interiors help you actualize your best life and work. Her company’s services are personalized, meticulous, and orderly, which is why she has built her business on word-of-mouth. A passionate educator, Claudia is an instructor at The New York School of Interior Design. A leader in her field who believes in giving back, she has participated in multiple charity showhouses, and most recently, she mentored emerging designers at the Housing Works Design on a Dime benefit and spoke at the Kravet Student Design Forum.

Claudia Tejeda, cID

New York Certified Interior Designer