Bray & Scarff Kitchen & Bath Designer

Michele Batta

mbatta@brayandscarff.com

Michele Batta is a seasoned interior designer with extensive experience spanning many years and various facets of the industry. Having worked up and down the East Coast from Philadelphia to Manhattan, Michele has now settled in Washington, DC, where she continues to inspire and delight her clients with her design expertise.

Originally from Philadelphia, Michele was deeply influenced by the city's vibrant working-class culture and its stylish, artistic, and culinary scenes. These dynamic elements fueled her passion for design and led her to pursue formal education in the field. Her background has instilled in her a keen appreciation for both the technical and aesthetic aspects of design, allowing her to craft spaces that are as beautiful as they are functional.

Michele's approach to kitchen design is client-centered. She begins every project by understanding what works and what doesn't for her clients, tailoring each design to meet their specific needs and preferences. Whether it's accommodating unique requests, such as forgoing upper cabinets, or optimizing compact spaces, Michele's goal is always to enhance her clients' lives by creating spaces that are both practical and enjoyable.

Living in Washington, DC, Michele personally understands the challenges of designing in small spaces. Her own kitchen, described as "about as big as my hands," has given her intimate knowledge of making the most out of limited space without sacrificing functionality. She believes that successful design is like solving a puzzle, where every piece must fit perfectly to create a harmonious and efficient space.

What Michele enjoys most about her work is the opportunity to meet and help a diverse array of people. She finds great satisfaction in solving design problems and making her clients happy. Her attention to detail extends beyond design to everyday choices, such as the type of packaging she buys, reflecting her holistic approach to aesthetics and functionality.

To stay current with industry trends, Michele avidly reads Interior Design Magazine and keeps up with developments in fashion, industrial design, and car design, recognizing that these fields often influence one another. Her personal design style is influenced by mid-century modern aesthetics, which she adores. However, when working with clients, their needs, concerns, and preferences always take precedence, ensuring that each project is uniquely tailored to their tastes.

Michele Batta's passion for design, combined with her extensive experience and client-focused approach, makes her a standout professional in the field of kitchen and interior design. Her ability to blend technical precision with artistic flair ensures that every project she undertakes is a success.