Debra Winston - Harrell Remodeling, Inc.

Debra’s award-winning work, varied background and experiences lead to exceptional client satisfaction. She comes to the remodeling domain having been a fashion designer for Ralph Lauren, a painter, and a quilt artist. Born and raised in Kansas City, Debra obtained her BFA in painting from Washington University in St. Louis. She then attended the Parson’s School of Design in New York, where a summer internship for Ralph Lauren Design turned into 13 years of designing accessories and scarves for the company. In 1997, she moved to the Bay Area. Commissioned to create large scale, embellished, non-traditional quilts for public display, she also painted oil portraits and decorative glass objects. After raising her children, Debra took on new challenges and returned to school to study Interior Design at Cañada College, where she specialized in Kitchen and Bath Design. Her design was chosen and constructed for the President’s Reception Area at the college. After completing the program, she worked as an Interior Designer. As a Kitchen and Bath Designer for many years, she has won numerous awards and been in multiple publications for her designs. A Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP), Debra incorporates safety and accessibility in all of her designs. Debra takes great pleasure in guiding her clients through the design + build process. She believes strongly in listening closely to what they want, and what will actually work for them. Her goal is to give them the best solution for their particular needs and lifestyles. “I get to take a poorly functioning space, and reconfigure it with an improved layout, enhanced lighting, increased accessibility, and heightened functionality.” The process of leading her clients through the remodeling adventure, and making personal connections along the way, gives her much satisfaction.