ABOUT DEBBIE
Debbie Ahrens is the principal designer and owner of Ahrens Designs, based in Alexandria, Louisiana.
With ten plus years of experience in design and extensive travel under her belt, Debbie brings an eclectic design eye and a knack for discovering extraordinary pieces. By mixing touches of vintage antebellum style with both modern and natural selections, Debbie's designs are well-balanced, while never losing touch of the client’s individual style and personality. She sticks to her design philosophy that “design, should be comfortable, inviting and cool, but most importantly, design should describe who you are”. When she’s not creating amazing designs, Debbie spends her time with her amazingly fun and full of life family and husband Dan.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
From large-scale remodels to a simple quick makeover, the design team at Ahrens Designs will expertly reflect your personal taste and style.
Ahrens Designs is a full-service residential design firm assisting clients with a wide range of challenges including, selection of architectural details and finishes, collaborating with architects and builders, decorating a functional beautiful space with furniture, fabrics, accessories, and creating custom pieces tailor-made for your living space.
DEBBIE AHRENS
FAVORITE WAY TO START THE DAY
A tall glass of ice cold water. Then the coffee
FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT
Houseplants! I put them in every room. But I’m OBSESSED with lamps. Put ‘em everywhere
FAVORITE DESIGN STYLE
I don’t think I have a favorite. I don’t think I could do this job effectively if I did. I’ve got to be flexible.
COLLEGE MAJOR
Interior Design at Bauder Fashion College
GUILTY PLEASURE?
I have several, but if I have to choose one, salted caramel chocolates! Yummo!
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO WORK IN THIS INDUSTRY?
I chose this career because it sounded fun! And I really do grow to love it more and more every day.
FAVORITE AFTRENOON PICK-ME-UP?
I love to go on long walks. The colors of nature and looking at other houses really inspires me and the fresh air invigorates me.
3 THINGS YOU CANT LIVE WITHOUT
My super amazing bobby pins, my rose-scented room spray, and (as of Christmas) my gold monogrammed Swell bottle!
CLAIRE CHARRIER
FAVORITE WAY TO START THE DAY
All of the coffee.
FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT
I enjoy pale colors and clean lines
FAVORITE DESIGN STYLE
Contemporary and girly, but I love vintage items and antiques mixed in.
COLLEGE MAJOR
Bachelors of Communications and Mass Media at Louisiana State University of Alexandria.
GUILTY PLEASURE?
Candy, cake, basically anything sweet.
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO WORK IN THIS INDUSTRY?
I love design, crafts, creativity, decor, and everything like that. I wanted to be a designer when I was a kid, but I never thought I’d get there because I didn’t grow up with the connections you need to have in order to work in this industry. Because of that, I studied communications in college.
FAVORITE AFTERNOON PICK-ME-UP?
One Word: Coffee
3 THINGS YOU CANT LIVE WITHOUT
Coffee (you knew that was coming), gemstones (you should see my jewelry), and I just LOVE makeup!
