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Our Mission

To provide expert knowledge that enhances our client's interior environment, where it provides the creativity, function, style, and sustainability to enrich their lives with a unique approach and sets their project apart from all others.

Micheline Laberge, ASID, LEED-AP
President, CEO

In Chicago, IL Micheline's design career and education began. As a graduate of Harrington Institute of Interior Design, she earned a bachelor’s degree of Interior Design, where her intuitive skills developed into specialities that would become apparent in all of her future projects. Emphazing in interior space planning, architecture and its detailing, simply the highlights offered by this accomplished designer. As a member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) since 1981, and quickly gained her professional status in 1983. She has been an active member since and assisted with the State of Florida's initial licensing for Interior Designers in 1989. In 2015-2017 she maintained the position of the Florida West Coast Chapter of ASID as the chief Financial Director. She also holds the prestigious certification of NCIDQ from 1988, in addition to licensing by the State of Florida in Interior Design in 1989.

Most recently, the credentials of LEED AP, (Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design -Associate Practitioner) in 2009, was added to her list of accomplishments. After many years of working for other design firms, architects & high end retailers, she began the design firm, MICHELINE LABERGE, ASID, LLC, in 2002. A portfolio of projects would range from luxury homes in Texas, Indiana, and Florida, to commercial projects from Chicago, to Orlando and Miami. Primarily concentrating on projects in the Sarasota Gulf Coast area, her award winning designs have been published in local and national publications over the years and recognizing her as one of the top Design Firms in the Tampa Area.

Through her years of experience and education she has become well ad versed in construction and interiors to take projects from conception to installation. Technical aspects of a project, such as lighting, millwork, and interior details where it involves current technology, equipment and electronics or Green and Environmental concerns, are familiar issues. The experience to approach these elements early on in the design process and implement them as part of the overall interior design is what contributes to the success of her beautiful interiors. She has also been instrumental in designing fabrics, wall covering, furniture lines, and carpets for many of her projects with major manufacturers.

Behind the Scenes...

"I am not only an Interior Designer, but also a Wife of 25 years, married to my wonderful husband David. In addition, I am a Mother of five daughters, and six grandchildren. Many of my interests outside my family are found outdoor enjoying nature & wildlife, and being active with hiking and bicycling. It is no wonder that my original education pathway was to major in Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University. As my education ensued, I developed a bigger interest with Interior Design, which took me to Chicago to complete it.

Chevaline Farms LLC

As time went on, we developed a piece of rural property that we called home and "Chevaline Farms", where we began our Thoroughbred Horse Breeding business in 2000. I had a wonderful Interior Design client at the time, who also was in the Racing Industry, and who became our mentors in the business. Pat & Jim Bohanon donated a wonderful brood mare to start our operation. She was a Florida bred Mare, and third generation out of Secretariat. During our breeding years we birthed over 30 foals on the farm, where several went on to the race track to be winners. Although we closed the business, we still have maintained our farm to this day with two of the horses left we bred, along with a pack of dogs, two cats, and the other abundant wildlife that graces our property form alligators, to peacocks, bobcats and deer. And on that rare occasion, we will see an American Eagle fly down to our pond to get a meal. This is my heaven on earth, and is where I get my design inspiration every day."

Green Interior Design

Having such a profound desire for nature, only became the logical path for Micheline Laberge, ASID, LLC to focus efforts towards environmental concerns. Becoming a LEED AP are the credentials that give us the ability to offer clients sustainable or green options to their homes or business and assist projects looking for LEED Certification. Some clients may simply want environmentally conscientious design solutions without certification. We can provide very effective eco-friendly solutions to your project that can be not only economical but beautiful as well.

Designing interiors using sustainable design principles have become strongly advocated by this firm, and is apparent as a licensed LEED Design Professional, we have an obligation to influence our clients with decisions that could not only help the impact on their interior environment, but others and the entire planet as well.

Our Services

Furniture Selection & Coordination
Lighting Design
Custom Drapery, Blinds, & Shutters
Flooring Products & Installation

Office Design
Restaurant & Hospitality Design
Heathcare Design
Home Theater Design
Kitchen & Bathroom Design

Color Scheme Development
Home Staging & Model Merchandising
LEED AP Designer for Green Projects
CAD Drawing Preparation/Plan Submittals

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