Chelsea Court Designs
Marie Peterson, Principal Designer & Owner Marie Peterson, Principal Designer and Owner

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arie's career began with her family’s passion for travel, study and observation of the decorative arts. Throughout her life she has traveled throughout Europe, Asia and South America, nurturing her understanding and appreciation of diverse regional and period aesthetics. This was the beginning of her education in creating interiors spanning contemporary to traditional incorporating the finest antiques. This knowledge gained throughout Marie’s life, continues to influence her work to this day.

Alongside Marie’s broad lifestyle experience within art, antiques, and design aesthetics, Marie also pursued a formal education in the technical aspects of her trade, obtaining a B.S.
Degree from San Jose State University in Interior Design in 1979. "To me, being a professional requires more than simply having the right sense of style. It also means mastering the 'nuts and bolts' of design, including the latest in technology, materials and architecture. It's this combination of experience that enables a designer to deliver not just beautiful results but also value to the client."


With an enviable reputation over the past 30 years, Marie’s design firm Chelsea Court Designs has consistently created sophisticated yet comfortable environments. Employing a team of creative professionals, Marie’s firm delivers an unsurpassed level of service and personal attention to each of her diverse projects. Homes range from local elegant country estates, contemporary apartments in the Far East, to exotic island vacation homes. Some are clients' first homes; many are homes for long term clients who return again and again as their families mature.

Marie believes good design is a combination of many elements to create timeless interiors that enhance her clients’ lives, remaining thoughtful of their cultural backgrounds, mindful of their budgets, whilst remaining attentive to the architecture and landscaped surroundings