About Heidi Palena Design

Heidi Palena of Heidi Palena Design in Vancouver, WA

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Heidi Palena

FOUNDER | PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

With years of experience in redesigning kitchens, bathrooms, vacation rentals, and furnishings, I am passionate about bringing your unique style to life through thoughtful design and curated elements.

As a former financial advisor, I understand the importance of investing wisely in your home. My experience in both finance and interior design has given me a keen eye for creating spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also financially sound. I believe in smart design choices that capture the long-term return on investment, and I guide my clients throughout the process.

When designing a space, my aim is to blend my hand-selected items with your treasured possessions, creating a luxurious and personalized environment. Whether you need help redesigning your kitchen or bathroom, furnishing your home, or creating a beautiful vacation rental, I am here to help you achieve your goals.

As a mother of two and an auntie to two extra teens in my home, I understand the importance of creating a space that works for your family's individual and changing needs. I draw on my personal experience customizing my own home through remodels and creative space planning to provide a unique perspective on maximizing comfort and functionality throughout life's stages.

If you're ready to turn your design vision into a reality, let's schedule a design discovery call and explore how I can help you transform your space into a beautiful and functional oasis.

The Team

Sarah Steele

Procurement Specialist

Sarah works alongside Heidi to execute the vision for each client’s project. Backed by 14+ years in the design field, she excels in sourcing and procurement management to ensure each item ordered is ready to install. She is our detail handler ensuring that our design comes to life though careful order management, problem resolution, quality control, and logistics planning.

Rob Palena

Drafting & Design Assistant

Rob is our technical executor. His behind the scenes drafting and technical expertise helps us to ensure we get every space just right. He communicates with our construction partners, monitors the budget & timeline, and sets new heights for organization. With roots in civil engineering, his technical and project management skills ensure a quality outcome.

It's been a wonderful experience working with Heidi, from start to finish. She was successful in guiding me away from my comfort level to selections that have made my home look warm and beautiful. Heidi is not only a very professional, talented designer, but she’s been extremely fun and comfortable to work with. And... she worked very hard to keep within my budget and was successful in finding the furniture, rugs and accessories that look wonderful, regardless of the budget constraints. Thank you Heidi!

- Janet Dunscomb

Homeowner & Client

Why Work with Us?

Sound

A well-designed home is a sound investment. We ensure beauty, quality, and value that stand the test of time.

Timeless

Great design never chases trends. We create spaces that feel just as right today as they will years from now.

Effortless

Luxury shouldn’t be a hassle. We handle every detail so you can simply enjoy the result.

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Before working with us, clients feel buried under endless choices and uncertainty. After, they step into a home that feels like a deep exhale - one that looks and functions exactly as it should. The transformation isn’t just about the physical space - it’s also about emotional space.

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Home Styling Magazine

In this issue we talk about how to make intentional design choices in your home to dial up the leisure, dial down the stress, and set you at ease. Ease, after all, is the new luxury.

At Heidi Palena Design, we know you want a home that feels effortlessly beautiful and truly livable.

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