NATALIA CHINEA DESIGNS, INC.
HIALEAH, FLORIDA

South Florida Interior Designer Natalia Chinea was born in Puerto Rico, then moved to and grew up in South Florida. After working in the real estate industry for over 10 years as a paralegal and performing hundreds of closings, working hand in hand with realtors, lenders, buyers and sellers she chose to pursue a creative career. She obtained her fine arts bachelor’s degree at Ai Miami International University of Art & Design and gained her experience during her internships, at Artefacto and Luxury Living the exclusive retailers for Fendi Casa and Bentley Home. As well as working for CORT a Berkshire Hathaway Company as the South Florida District interior designer. Currently she is the Scholarship Director for N.E.W.H. Network for Executive Women in Hospitality and an Allied member of ASID American Society of Interior Designers. Natalia has designed, staged, renovated and redesigned residential and commercial projects, throughout the tri-county area. Her personal and professional experience make her an expert in assisting homeowners, realtors and investors make sound decisions in order to achieve their goals. She is passionate about design and enthusiastic about helping people accomplish their dreams. Brittany Alexander grew up in south Louisiana and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing at the University of Louisiana. After graduation, she decided to spread her wings and moved to Miami. Yearning to work with others who appreciated everything creative, she became Assistant Director of Admissions at Miami International University of Art & Design. By helping countless others to take the first steps in chasing a dream, Brittany began to uncover her desire to shift her own career direction. She fell in love with Miami’s architecture, boutique hotels and Art Basel–awakening a sense of purpose within her. She wanted to design the spaces that people live, work, eat, and play in–to set the stage and create the mood for where we create memories. Brittany began her studies in Interior Design at the Miami International University of Art & Design and transferred to The Art Institute of Houston to be closer to family while she completed her studies. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and began her professional career in Houston, working for a firm on projects in the hospitality, commercial and residential sectors. A Miami native, Katrina is the Founder and President of Design in Harmony. She’s also a stylish grandmother of three, avid yogi, world traveler and devoted lover of all animals. To her business, she brings years of executive professional experience in both retail (Georgio Armani Black Label and Christian Lacroix) and art gallery management. As a Feng Shui consultant her portfolio spans many different styles and environmental influences, with clients in the U.S. and the Caribbean. In 2004, she launched her decorating business to provided efficient, expert organization and decorating solutions to both businesses and individuals – originally named Perfectlyou Decor. In 2007, she had the opportunity to move to Doha, Qatar where she accepted the position of Executive Director of Abode and Qatar Happening Magazine, after having worked in Real Estate, as the Sales and Marketing Manager for AHB properties. While in Qatar, Moona actively participated i interior decorating photo shoots and redesigned and decorated properties for expat clients. After 7 years abroad, and with an accumulation of an array of corporate and professional experience, Moona moved back to Florida to start a decor blog, Styled Home Hub, teach decorating workshops and work as a Home Stylist at Natalia Chinea Designs. She is a design enthusiast at heart and naturally blends a passion for interiors and everything about them to showcase a room’s personality and beauty as intended by its designer. She starts with all clients by having a branding conversation for maximizing the use and re-use of photography across all marketing platforms. With this passion she has established herself in the South Florida com-munity as a staging & commercial photographer. Her quest is to deliver more than a standard shot but to capture vignettes and design elements that say hello and welcome home. She has an added focus on the design professional’s portfolio and the realtor’s quest for selling. Francisco grew up in Los Angeles, New York and the South Florida area. He obtain a BFA in Architecture/Interior Design at American InterContinental University. He takes inspiration from a wide variety of cultures that he has experienced throughout his travels, which he then uses to provide refreshing inspiration and opportunities for design collaboration. With 15 years’ experience; Francisco is a creative who believes in the power of beautiful interiors and designs to transform daily life. With a well-trained eye for quality, craftsmanship and furnishings; he continues to be recognized for his knowledge in millwork and custom cabinetry designs and detail. From his napkin sketches to his refined CAD detailed drawings he provides the ability to bring your ideas to life. Natalia Chinea Designs is a full service interior design firm. Our goal is to create interiors, which are functional and timeless, growing the potential of your home or commercial property.