our design team
AMBER SIERRA
Director of Interior Design | Furniture + Lighting Specialist
“Raised an artist and a competitive equestrian, Amber’s unique educational, personal and professional background shape her design perspective. Combining the passion and technical pursuit of perfection cultivated as a rider with the creativity and crafted vision of an artist, she found her home in design – a discipline that requires both.
She believes great design is driven by each client’s story. Her ability to envision a space, create custom pieces to fill it and put pen to paper to show her clients the concept gives those clients a seamless experience with endless possibilities. She believes the most beautiful spaces are found at the intersection of the art and science of design.
Amber joined LH with almost a decade of experience in residential, hospitality and health care design. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing, with a minor in animal and veterinary science, from Clemson University and a Master of Fine Arts in interior design from Florida State University. She resides near Greenville’s downtown with her husband, Michael, and three children, Rory Beth, Eli and Rowyn.
What I love most about design?
I design because I love being able to create a new space every single day! Each client brings a new creative journey and I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to work with them to make their dream home a reality. From the start of my career I have been fascinated by kitchen design and thrive when working on the space that many call the heart of the home. I hope my passion for design creates a build process that is a fun and rewarding experience for each of my clients!
SYDNEY RADFORD
Studio Manager / Interior Designer | Kitchen + Bath Cabinetry Specialist
Growing up around her family’s commercial contracting business, Sydney is no stranger to the constant hustle of the build world. Her love for the industry started there, around job sites, blue prints, and seeing the fruits of her dad’s labor. It was without a doubt the launching pad for her decision to be an interior designer, graduating top in her class and awarded Best Kitchen & Bath Designer at Western Carolina University- which helped shape her design focus early in her career.
Sydney is a baller and brings so much to our collaborative team- her abilities in Kitchen and Bath design are like magic, she really has a natural talent to listen closely to our clients and create a space that fits their lifestyle to a “T”. Her depth of experience resonates from former design-build firms in Atlanta and Raleigh, but the mountains of South Carolina make her feel most at home. We are so fortunate to have her a part of the team.
What I love most about design?
I love design because of its innate storytelling ability. Each space is a reflection of the individual. Just as each of my clients are unique, their homes are equally so. Great design evokes emotion, creates a sense of belonging, and has a palpable presence people can feel as they spend time in the space. I am so thankful to have found a profession that can bring my clients much joy as it does me.”
TRACY SPAKE
Senior Interior Designer | Kitchen + Bath Cabinetry Specialist
Tracy is an ace in the interior design industry, with an impressive 27 years of experience, her eye for detail and specialization in Kitchen and Bath design is unmatched. She is the perfect fit here at LH Design Studio and we feel lucky to have her. With degrees in both Architecture and Interior Design, she collaborates with the architects and builders beautifully, adding tremendous value to our projects. Not only is Tracy passionate about design, but she equally loves the process of developing relationships with the people around her and the journey to get there.
An interesting fact about Tracy, her first job out of college was designing the hulls of naval aircraft carriers and submarines. A highlight of her career was owning & operating a kitchen and bath design firm for over 10 years in the Upstate of S.C. Throughout her expansive list of achievements, she has handled all aspects of interior design from interior and exterior finishes, furniture selections, and space planning.
What I love most about design?
Listening to what “home” means to my clients and being able to translate that vision into their new spaces is a very fulfilling part of the design process for me. Creating spaces that are not only functional but aesthetically pleasing is always a part of my process and I involve my clients in this as well so that they know “why” their spaces work well, not just that they do. I love color, texture, and creating. I truly believe that every good designer is born that way.
ERIN OHNING
Senior Interior Designer | Furniture + Lighting Specialist
Erin has earned her place as a Senior Interior Designer on our team with her exceptional design skills, extreme attention to detail and exceptional work ethic!
She graduated from Furman University with a degree in Psychology and then one year later, found herself in Charleston at the Art Institute studying Interior Design. She graduated with honors and second in her class; her drive to exceed expectations is a daily goal! Erin has an innate ability to create a space that is a visual story of the people living there. Each of her designs are distinct and evoke a feeling that only good design can.
What I love most about design?
I do what I do because I truly love it. I consider myself extremely blessed to have found a career that I am passionate about and love waking up for every day. I think that my scrupulous attention to detail and unceasing drive to think outside of the box are qualities that contribute to my value as a designer and make me good at what I do.