From concept to completion, we define the brand and demographic preferences, design high-impact interiors, and deliver a seamless experience to our clients.

Eleni Interiors, an award winning, full-service interior design studio approaches each project with insight and innovative design solutions that reach your targeted audience. Our captivating environments translate across a broad range of market niches and work to engage the end user. We use market research to fully understand who we are designing for, and pair a design that relates to the intended demographic. Our passionate designers deliver unsurpassed service, integrity, and dedication to each project. The relationship we build with our clients fosters a strong partnership that delivers results. Let us work with you to define, design and deliver exceptional designs.
Interior Services
- Architectural and Livability Review
- Project Repositioning
- Space Planning
- Turnkey Interior Design Services
- Renderings and Illustrations
- Complete Interior Design Documentation
- Procurement and Installation
- Outdoor Living
Design Expertise
- Commercial
- Multi-Family
- Healthcare
- Model Merchandising
- Renovation / New Construction
- Clubhouses
- Senior Living
- Sales Environments

Leadership
Team


KATE BRENNAN
Studio Director
Email KATEKate Brennan joined Eleni Interiors with over 15 years of experience from a national design firm. Kate has a wealth of expertise and knowledge that she gained while designing for many markets across the country. Her passion for collaborating and sharing ideas results in thoughtful and imaginative designs. In addition, Kate uses her exposure from multiple industries to help guide and inspire the design process. As Creative Manager, Kate embeds the seeds of inspiration to each project, giving the team a vision of the space. Kate actively participates in national and local industry associations and has been selected to speak at the International Builder’s Show.

KATE BRENNAN
Studio Director
Kate Brennan joined Eleni Interiors with over 15 years of experience from a national design firm. Kate has a wealth of expertise and knowledge that she gained while designing for many markets across the country. Her passion for collaborating and sharing ideas results in thoughtful and imaginative designs. In addition, Kate uses her exposure from multiple industries to help guide and inspire the design process. As Creative Manager, Kate embeds the seeds of inspiration to each project, giving the team a vision of the space. Kate actively participates in national and local industry associations and has been selected to speak at the International Builder’s Show.
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KAREN HULTSCH
Design Manager
Email KARENKaren Hultsch joined Eleni Interiors in 1999 with past experience from luxury residential design and retail merchandising. Karen honed her exposure and creativity, contributing to the overall success of Eleni Interiors. Karen’s approach to her craft and amiable personality allow clients to work through the process of each project in a seamless manner. As Design Manager, Karen leads both design as well as personnel at Eleni. Her unbridled commitment to excellence comes through in all of her work. Karen also participates in industry associations both national and local and has judged for a wide array of award programs.

KAREN HULTSCH
Design Manager
Karen Hultsch joined Eleni Interiors in 1999 with past experience from luxury residential design and retail merchandising. Karen honed her exposure and creativity, contributing to the overall success of Eleni Interiors. Karen’s approach to her craft and amiable personality allow clients to work through the process of each project in a seamless manner. As Design Manager, Karen leads both design as well as personnel at Eleni. Her unbridled commitment to excellence comes through in all of her work. Karen also participates in industry associations both national and local and has judged for a wide array of award programs.
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KATHY LAWRENCE
Design Manager
Email KATHYKathy Lawrence, a NCDIQ certified designer and Design Manager, came to Eleni Interiors in 2011 with over a decade of hospitality design experience. Her attention to detail and curiosity enables Kathy to design thought provoking environments that bring her client’s vision to life. Kathy is inspired by everything around her and uses those observations and experiences from her travels to bring relevant concepts and expressions to her designs.

KATHY LAWRENCE
Design Manager
Kathy Lawrence, a NCDIQ certified designer and Design Manager, came to Eleni Interiors in 2011 with over a decade of hospitality design experience. Her attention to detail and curiosity enables Kathy to design thought provoking environments that bring her client’s vision to life. Kathy is inspired by everything around her and uses those observations and experiences from her travels to bring relevant concepts and expressions to her designs.
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Helen Velas
Founder
Email HelenHelen Velas founded Eleni Interiors in 1993. A natural visionary, Helen built and maintained a thriving commercial interior design and procurement business in a forward thinking yet pragmatic way, specializing in multifamily and models in the single family and multifamily markets. Her commitment to her clients and the design community was evident in her partnerships and participation throughout the industry. Helen contributed her time to national and local homebuilding and apartment associations and served on industry committees. During her tenure at Eleni Interiors, Helen valued giving back, and since retiring from the design industry, continues to devote her time and resources to the betterment of the underprivileged communities of the greater Detroit, Michigan area.

Helen Velas
Founder
Helen Velas founded Eleni Interiors in 1993. A natural visionary, Helen built and maintained a thriving commercial interior design and procurement business in a forward thinking yet pragmatic way, specializing in multifamily and models in the single family and multifamily markets. Her commitment to her clients and the design community was evident in her partnerships and participation throughout the industry. Helen contributed her time to national and local homebuilding and apartment associations and served on industry committees. During her tenure at Eleni Interiors, Helen valued giving back, and since retiring from the design industry, continues to devote her time and resources to the betterment of the underprivileged communities of the greater Detroit, Michigan area.
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