MEET OUR FOUNDER

For over 25 years, as a one of the leading luxury interior designers, Beth Donner has been creating impeccably designed spaces that are beautiful and timeless. Starting her career in the fashion business, Beth has always had an eye for identifying and defining new trends. She constantly seeks new inspiration from fashion, music, art, and design. Beth carries this sensibility into the designs she creates and her passion has become her career. She feels that excellent structure and functional design in all projects makes them both timeless and timely, whether it’s for the hottest new restaurant concept, the coolest mixed use boutique hotel or the most ultra-luxury residence.

Starting with amazing spaces for her loyal and accomplished client base, Beth has created spaces from event venues and multiple restaurants and residences for prominent Long Island restaurateurs, restaurant concepts for celebrity clientele and residences of distinction for some of the area’s most notable families.

In recent years, her work has expanded to multi-family development and the hotel business increasing her company’s scope and breadth of work, marked by integrity, passion and professionalism. Beth and her team of luxury interior designers are approachable, professional, and will always go the extra mile to satisfy her need to make a space exquisite and over deliver on her clients expectations.

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RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | HOSPITALITY

MEET OUR TEAM

Luxury Interior Designer

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Michelle Stallone luxury interior designer
MICHELE STALLONE

Business Manager

With over 15 years of experience, and 5 years at BDD, Michele is a seasoned Business Manager. Her responsibilities encompass all aspects of the business side of BDD and handles the firm’s HR.

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She prepares contracts and manages budgets. Michele graduated with honors from Adelphi University. Michele loves to get out in the world with family and friends, attending sporting events, concerts, traveling and especially shopping.

Mary Connoly luxury interior designer
MARY CONNOLLY

Senior Designer

With a B.F.A. in Interior Design from NYIT and over 15 years of experience designing hospitality, retail and residential interiors, Mary brings her passion and innovation to BDD for over a decade.

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Approaching her projects always with a fresh eye, she’s created handsome polished spaces that connect the client and the guest. With a family heritage in hospitality, she believes beauty is in the details and carries that through all aspects of her life and design. Travel, exploring new venues and family time are Mary’s inspirations.

Kerriann Ferrari luxury interior designer
KERRIANN FERRARI

Senior Designer

Kerriann brings 16 years of experience and 8 years at BDD. Her portfolio includes hotels, restaurants, and residential projects. She is continually exploring new materials and inspirations.

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Prior to joining BDD, Kerriann was at William F. Collins and R. Wade Johnson Design. Kerriann’s ability to assist the client in the overall planning of a project from inception to completion has enabled her to create strong relationships. Exploring the creative process is what keeps Kerriann at the top of her game.

KIMBERLY MOHAN interior luxury designer
KIMBERLY MOHAN

Production Director

Kim has been with BDD for over 5 years and in the design field for over 20. After receiving her BFA in Interior Design, she was an interior designer for various firms including Mojo Stumer.

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While designing spaces, she realized that her passion lay in the details. This drove her to convert her experience to Production & Detailing. She now manages production at BDD & uses her past design background & experience to put her a step above the rest. Kim’s favorite hobbies are playing with her son and drawing!

KRISTEN DEMARCO

Senior Designer

Design and laid back nature enable her to lead a project to transform spaces and deliver results that reflect each client’s individual style. Prior to joining the firm, She was with Mabley Handler Interior Design.

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She finds inspiration through fashion and design magazines, her insatiable wanderlust, and draws from her blend of formal and artistic education with degrees from the University of Scranton and Berkeley. Kristen enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking with her family and friends.

MARIO CASTENEDA

Purchasing Director

For over 12 years, Mario has been BDD’s purchasing director. He brings knowledge of the construction process which fuels his desire to figure out ways to create and improve efficiencies.

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Having developed strong relationships with all the vendors and clients, he has helped to create a sense of trust that BDD will meet or exceed the shared vision. He enjoys working with the designers and voicing his thoughts and opinions which makes for a great collaborative process. Mario takes pride in being an outstanding cook and accomplished gardener.

CHRISTINE COLE

Production Designer

Christine has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Fashion Institute of Technology and is a licensed interior designer with over 26 years of experience in all areas of interior design.

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Having worked on retail, residential, commercial, hospitality, and healthcare projects has made her a well-rounded design professional. Her previous employers include Gensler, Coach Leatherware, and Michael Kors. Christine brings our designs to life with her passion for hand-sketching and rendering, and even more so with her photorealistic 3D rendering skills. She works closely with other designers at BDD when developing construction documents with a keen attention to detail.

KENDRA FURBER

Junior Designer

With a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Maine, Kendra brings technical design knowledge to the production team. Prior to BDD, she gained experience in both commercial and residential projects.

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With a passion for sustainable design, she wishes to positively impact our company with environmentally conscious material selections and efficient design moves. Outside of work, Kendra enjoys hiking, painting, and reading while cuddling with her cats

ROBYN HOCHFELDER

Intermediate Designer

Robyn has a BFA in Interior Design from FIT and over 5 years of experience in the design industry. She is an upcoming NCIDQ accredited professional determined to create the best interior environments with the end-user specifically in mind.

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Her deep appreciation for art and photography allow her to approach projects holistically and creatively. She previously worked for Ted Moudis Associates and iii View Design; she comes with a versatile background in corporate, commercial and residential. She has great expertise in construction documents and renderings. Robyn enjoys kickboxing, traveling and cooking delicious meals.