Our Story

For 25 years, Tamah Burke has been creating spaces where beauty and harmony coexist naturally. Her background is deeply rooted in art and design, and that foundation continues to shape her instincts, her eye, and the care she brings to every project she takes on

A bathroom sink with a marble countertop, a brass faucet, a plant in a glass vase, a mirror with a wooden frame, and wallpaper with a tree pattern.
Logo of the American Society of Interior Designers, featuring black and white text and geometric shapes.

Photo by Emily Barrows Photography

design is a form of communication that requires translation.

My hope is to demystify the design process and make it feel approachable. To gently challenge the assumptions you may hold about color, style, texture, and space, and guide you toward choices that feel genuinely true to who you are and how you want to live.

experience

Photo by Emily Barrows Photography

  • Fine Arts Degree, Studio Arts, Photography & Art History

  • Interior and exterior design, specializing in color theory

  • Clothing design for women and children

  • Restaurant owner and entrepreneur, conceptualizing, building, and operating a boutique restaurant and bar in Minneapolis, MN

  • Commercial photo stylist, set designer, and lighting technician

  • Installation and preservation work with the Minnesota Historical Society

  • Historic restoration in Ireland, the UK, and the US

  • Sculptural fabrication and welding

  • Studied under the meanest German color theory professor to walk the planet

Work with Tamah

Designer Definitions

Choose wisely; you get what you pay for…

Decorette

An individual who believes they have a knack for putting things together but lacks formal training. They are usually supported by another steady income stream or a domestic partner.

Decoego

An individual primarily focused on creating their own brand and style, often at the expense of their clients. They may have enough training to be dangerous.

Throw Pillow

An individual with a very limited repertoire, using fluff to create a “wow” factor. They generally mimic current trends that are spoon-fed to them.

Professional Designer

An individual with formal training who adheres to established design aesthetics and principles based on education and experience.