About the Designer

Hi – I am Lori Whitaker-Noel, Lori Noel for short. I am a designer with a focus on Lifestyle development. I have been designing spaces now for over 30 years. They were not easy years and there were times when I had to work in various industries to survive, but these years have been extremely rewarding! I am blessed beyond words that I can successfully assist clients with the designs of their dreams - across the United States.

I grew up during a time where my idea of designing spaces was not exactly the norm. When everyone was doing neutrals, I was embracing color. I still do! For me, it’s never been about following trends, but declaring individuality. If, you have ever been ridiculed for your vision; judged by old-fashioned standards and talked about, you know where I’m coming from. Elitist attitudes plagued the industry at that time. Only a ‘certain style and standard of design was considered upscale.’

Street designs, living organically, ethnic cultures and alternative lifestyle philosophies did not fit into this rigid category. As a result, ‘personalized design’, or design which was contrary to the designer’s vision was often patronized, if recognized at all. My style of design for each client is simple: I give the clients what they want.



Thank God for HGTV and Public Television! They have brought lifestyle and personal design to everyone. Because living well is for everyone!