CINDY APLANALP

Principal Designer of Chairma Design Group

Cindy Aplanalp has been professionally designing for over a decade, her love of design started long ago, however she didn’t get to attend design school until she raised her family. Winner of numerous Houston’s Best, Prism, ASID, HGTV’s Show- House Show- Down and other building/design related awards, her work is frequently published. Her close connection with her clients, easy living, yet elegant interiors are as unique as the clients she and her team design for. A believer that the best projects come from the collaborative efforts of her design team, the client and other engaged professionals. To Cindy, her work feels like play. 

Amber Reddoch

Designer

Amber is well versed in all aspects of interior design. A degreed Interior Designer, her technical skills are strong but her true knowledge of design comes from a long and on-going love of the world around her, which includes travels offering varied exposures and has fostered her love of color, textures and materials. Her design acumen is evident in each of our award winning and published projects including numerous Houston’s Best, Prism, HGTV’s Show House, Show Down, The Texas Builders Association- Star Awards.

VALERIE MIKEL

Designer

Valerie’s interest in design began during her childhood when her family started building their dream home. Seeing a house built from the ground up and all the elements it entailed, a process that to any other child would seem mundane; to her was exciting and visually stimulating. She draws inspiration from all forms of art and music, to travels, people and nature. To her, interior design is a series of harmonious compilations that takes us on a multi-sensory journey. Valerie’s approach to design is based on emphasizing comfort and intimacy while incorporating a connection to nature – to create an emotional experience. Valerie obtained her Bachelors of Science in Interior Design with a minor in Technology from Texas State University.

CHRISTI PETTY

Designer

Christi Petty is a native Texan with a global point of view. As a military family member with plenty of passport traffic, she shares her penchant for unique and classic interiors. A graduate of the Art Institute and an experienced designer, Christi has a heart for creating a family hearth that works for her clients. She is resourceful, creative and strives to develop personal connections with her clients in order to provide a finished product that is functional, beautiful and transformative from a house into a home.

Courtney Sisemore

Designer

From an early age, creativity has always been a characteristic for Courtney along with her desire to make a difference in someone's life. Her love for design came to fruition when she entered the CIDA accredited Interior Design Program at Abilene Christian University and earned her Bachelors of Science in Interior Design with a minor in Business. She has been a member of ASID for four years and is now an Allied member. Courtney truly cares about the lives of others and wants to make a difference with her skills. She always listens to her client in order to transform their house into a home. Throughout Courtney’s life, she has always had a passion for people and with the power of interior design, she has the talent to design a space that will transform and inspire someone's everyday life for the better. 

Allison Ainsworth

Allison Ainsworth started expressing her creative aesthetic almost two decades ago.   Much of her experience comes from working abroad, creating Resort vacation homes with an emphasis on outdoor living.  With a BS in Interior Design from The Art Institute of Houston, Allison embarked on her dream of design.  She feels as though it has always been a calling. “I see a picture in my head of what the space should encompass and then begin creating that picture. Inspiration can sometimes be as simple as a textile or art……Then the fun begins.”  Allison creates trusting and sometimes lifelong relationships with her clients, which translates into a cohesive story of Home.

Anna Claire Ladner

Design Assistant

Originally from New Orleans, Anna Claire grew up in Houston and has her B.S. in Interior Design from the University of Alabama. She joins the Chairma team with four years' experience as a design assistant and digital artist. Anna Claire's previous experience in lighting and hardware sales gives her a unique perspective of vendor relationships and working with our industry partners. As a design assistant, she supports the senior designers to execute projects from beginning to end. Anna Claire understands the importance of working hard and is always looking for opportunities for continued learning. Her creative inspiration comes from traveling and listening to music, and when combined she is in her happy place! In her free time, you can find her outside in the sun and spending quality time with friends, family, and her adorable goldendoodle, Stella.

Lori Nimmo

Bookkeeping

Natalie Miller

Administrative & Design Assistant