Chelle has been immersed in the design industry since 2003, bringing extensive experience in hospitality, multi-family, food and beverage, and senior living projects. She spent seven years at Ricca Newmark Design, where she built strong industry relationships and advanced from junior designer to project designer before her departure in 2014.

 

In 2015, Chelle took a leap of faith to establish studioM, a full-service hospitality design firm. Since then, she has cultivated lasting client relationships, delivering thoughtful and aesthetic designs while maintaining budget-conscious solutions. In 2024, she repositioned studioM as White Lotus Design Studios, preserving the same philosophy, process, and design integrity. Chelle takes pride in providing an exceptional client experience for projects of all sizes. Her keen attention to detail, ability to listen and translate a client’s vision, and strong leadership set her apart in the industry.

 

Beyond her design practice, Chelle is a dedicated advocate for education. She serves as an adjunct instructor at Arapahoe Community College and mentors emerging professionals, fostering the next generation of design talent to strengthen the industry.

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In her free time, Chelle enjoys being in the kitchen either baking or cooking up a storm, family game nights and binge watching TV or movies whenever possible and rooting for the Broncos!