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The creative process is highly collaborative and deeply personal, resulting in a layered style with personality and warmth. Linda's keen attention to detail and thoughtful, unique designs are timeless, creating bespoke yet functional luxury spaces.
While our team is headquartered in a landmark design studio in historic Saratoga Springs, NY, our work and clients span from ski weekend getaways in the Adirondacks to historic renovations in the Hudson Valley, new construction in the Hamptons, and vacation homes in Florida and beyond. Whether it’s new builds, extensive renovations, or full-scope furnishings, the IDA team has the experience and expertise to handle it all professionally.
Linda’s expertise spans all style disciplines, guided by one principle: design for the love of home and the needs of my clients. Over the past three decades, she has specialized in luxury residential homes for busy families and professionals.
Sophisticated spaces that reflect how our clients love to live.
our founder
Linda Gerace-Skinner
founder & principal designer, allied asid
As the owner and CEO of Interior Designs Atelier, she has guided clients across the nation in expressing their unique personalities through exceptional design. Linda's career began three decades ago in high-end residential furniture, evolving to encompass remodeling, new construction, and commercial design.
After marrying in 2009, Linda relocated with her husband to Minneapolis, MN, immersing herself in its design-forward community and earning accreditation as an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). In 2014, ASID honored her with 1st Place for her commercial interior design at Saratoga’s acclaimed restaurant, 15 Church, where she spent three months project managing every detail of the project on-site. Linda has also garnered praise for her livable designs in Builder Spec homes and various projects in the Capital District and Minneapolis, where she lived for eight years.
Linda Gerace-Skinner, an accomplished designer with numerous awards, graduated from The Sage Colleges’ esteemed Interior Design Program.
Returning to Upstate New York in 2020, Linda drew inspiration to establish her own firm in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her portfolio spans the United States, including work in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Wisconsin. "My interior design goal is to seamlessly blend functionality with striking design elements, incorporating diverse textures and finishes to craft compelling yet harmonious environments." Linda takes pride in building relationships with her clients to ensure the end result authentically reflects them, a testament evident in both her approach and the outcomes achieved.
"My interior design goal is to seamlessly blend functionality with striking design elements, incorporating diverse textures and finishes to craft compelling yet harmonious environments."
our team
Diane Meyer
Senior interior designer
Diane Meyer, an award-winning interior designer known for her warm and luxuriously livable interiors. With more than twenty-five years of extensive and considerable experience, she has helped clients articulate their personalities through the art of exceptional design. Inspired by her international travels while living abroad and her early exposure to modern art and design, Diane’s signature take is of a modern interpretation of iconic classic styles that results in interiors that are timeless, functional, and unique. From the foundation to the final placement of artwork and accessories, Diane is dedicated to every detail of your project.
Gina Voris
Linda’s Assistant Designer
Gina started her journey as an IDA intern during her final year of studies. After graduating from Russell Sage College’s Interior Design program, Linda invited Gina to join the Atelier team as her dedicated design assistant. Throughout her days, Gina can often be found creating CAD drawings, sourcing materials, and drafting proposals. However, her primary role involves accompanying Linda on site visits to projects, ensuring she is readily available to assist in every aspect of the design process.
Kathy Woolsey
Customer Service & Purchasing Manager
Kathy Woolsey, a cherished friend and colleague of Linda's, brings over thirty years of sales experience in luxury retail markets to our firm. She plays a pivotal role in managing our extensive product lines, business accounts, and purchasing operations. Kathy not only provides steadfast support to our design team on a daily basis but also embodies our firm’s dedication to delivering exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail.
Andrea Carroll
Design Assistant & Order Entry
A graduate of Russell Sage's Interior Design program, Andrea joined the IDA team in January to support us with CAD, SketchUp, and sample ordering. Over time, she has taken on additional responsibilities such as order entry to ensure all invoices are meticulously detailed. The team warmly welcomes Andrea as an integral part of the firm.
Andrew Skinner
Office Manager and Logistics Coordinator
Andrew contributes three decades of executive management and expertise in business process development to Atelier. Not only does he support the studio with all things operational, but he also ensures projects flow excellently from concept to completion. Andrew places particular emphasis on optimizing behind-the-scenes processes to enhance customer satisfaction.
