Meet Waterfront Tower’s Style Visionary Elyse Linowes

Elyse Linowes is an experienced Washington, D.C. interior designer and President of Linowes Design Associates, Inc. As the interior designer of Waterfront Tower’s common spaces, such as the lobby, hallways, fitness center, social center, and entertainment lounges, Elyse played a critical role in helping determine the style and feel of our building’s transformation. We asked Elyse to tell us more about herself and her design aesthetic, and share her thoughts about designing for spaces like Waterfront Tower.

Please tell us about your influences and your experience in the field of interior design.

“I have been designing interior spaces for over twenty-five years, and I have always been involved in the arts and painting. I went to college for business but then attended a graduate program for a degree in interior design. Some of the greatest influences on my design are architecture. Everywhere you look there is something of beauty to inspire you. European designs are also a wonderful influence. The natural habitat and surroundings of location provides great motivation for the design scheme of a project.”

What special issues do you face when designing and decorating for a condominium space?

“The overall aesthetic is most important. We focus on differentiating our designs to stand out and differ in distinction from the competition. We put special attention on the unit finishes themselves, but the amenity areas are vital. Waterfront Tower’s multi-purpose room, fitness center, cyber lounge, lobby and outdoor lounge areas provide an extension of living space to the homeowners as well as providing a sense of community.”

How do you successfully deal with smaller living spaces?

“Smaller and limited living space is prevalent in urban developing today. We focus on space planning to ensure every square foot is being maximized. We always try and maximize the image and feeling of spaciousness but at the same time provide important elements that create a livable and functional space.”

How is the Southwest D.C. community reflected in your designs?

“Southwest D.C. is fresh and exciting at this point in time. There is a whole new community being built that will vitalize and energize the area. Our designs were meant to be inventive and creative to reflect the area around and the exciting development happening. Southwest D.C. & Waterfront Tower’s style is young, hip, cool, and progressive!”

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