Mary Ellen Rantanen

Mary Ellen Rantanen

Lead Designer

“I really enjoy space planning and getting to know our wonderful clients.”

Mary Ellen is certified by ASID, NCIDQ, and UDCP, demonstrating her dedication to professional standards and design excellence.

Mary Ellen’s favorite project is whichever one she’s working on at the moment! She really enjoys space planning and getting to know her wonderful clients. The challenge of designing for function inside of what is often a fairly small space, and reflecting the personalities of the home and everyone who lives there, is an honor.

Outside of work, Mary Ellen spends a lot of time outdoors, walking dogs, and gardening. She loves listening to live music, traveling, spending time with her family, and, of course, working on projects in her own 1937 home.

Favorite Tool:
A small, old hammer with a smooth, worn wooden handle that she inherited from her dad. When she was a little girl, her dad would let her use it working in the garage workshop together.