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Rachel Berg

Interior Designer

Rachel joined The Brooklyn Studio in the Winter of 2023. She received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design with a minor in Environmental Sustainability from Indiana University. While at IU, she explored the relationship between the natural elements and built environments in order to heighten one’s senses and achieve an elevated experience.

Prior to joining The Brooklyn Studio, Rachel worked on a variety of Residential and Hospitality projects throughout the Midwest. She draws inspiration from fashion, sustainability, and vintage furniture.

Rachel grew up in the metro Detroit area and spent summers in northern Wisconsin. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, traveling, and antique shopping!

The Proust Questionnaire

Taking inspiration from a popular nineteenth-century parlor game, we sat down with each member of our team and asked them a few questions about their inspirations and aspirations.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Sitting in a sun-filled garden.

What is your greatest fear?

Complete darkness.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Thrifting clothing and vintage furniture.

What talent would you most like to have?

To be able to shop online.

What is your favorite color?

Moss green.

What is your favorite virtue?

Taking risks.

Which living architect or designer do you most admire?

Ken Fulk, Kelly Wearstler.

Which dead architect or designer do you most admire?

I. M. Pei, Albert Kahn.

What is the trait that you most appreciate in a building?

The entry door handle and its energy.

What is your favorite type of project to work on?

A project with a story, daring colors, and patterns.

Who is your favorite author?

Kate DiCamillo.

Who is your hero of fiction?

Brooke Davis.

Who is your favorite artist?

Luke Edward Hall.

What is your most treasured possession?

Pewter artisan tiles from my childhood home.

Where would you like to live?

Everywhere.

What quality do you most admire in others?

Genuineness.

Stranded on a desert island, you have two books in your possession. What are they?

Photo books of my favorite memories.