A WELCOMING SPACE is redefining the Art of Home Transformation, expanding our services from Massachusetts to Maine.
With a combined expertise of over four decades, Laurie Cote and Meredith Morgan bring elevated design solutions to your doorstep. Beyond traditional home staging and interior decorating, we now also specialize in redesign, holiday decorating, and transition services.
Our Redesign service maximizes your space’s potential through expert furniture arrangement, accessorizing, and focal point creation. Most often the Redesign is done utilizing the client’s current belongings; although, we may suggest additional pieces to enhance the space further.
For the holidays, we transform homes and offifices into festive havens with stunning entry ways, captivating table scapes, enchanting mantel displays, and more. Whether you desire a classic Christmas or a modern Hanukkah celebration, our team will curate a design tailored to your vision and budget. (Just remember to book early.)
Our goal is to create spaces that not only look beautiful but also enhance your lifestyle or your real estate listing. Let A Welcoming Space be your partner in transforming your house into a home you love.
LAURIE COTE
Laurie is a seasoned entrepreneur, having twice been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a Top 100 Women Led Business in Massachusetts. She is also a design expert with over 40 years of industry experience.
As the founder of A Welcoming Space, she has a proven track record of transforming houses into welcoming homes (that sell quickly and over asking price). Her passion for creativity and business led to the creation of The Home Staging Academy, the newest in-person and online school teaching Interior Decorating, Home Staging and Business Practices.
In Laurie’s world, success is not just measured by accomplishments, but by the lives she positively impacts and the transformative changes she sparks. As a trailblazing entrepreneur, teacher, mentor, and advocate for creativity, Laurie Cote continues to leave an indelible mark on the business landscape, embodying the spirit of possibility and empowerment for generations to come.
Laurie is also the President of the New ENgland Chapter of RESA. When not actively decorating, Laurie enjoys time at her home in Maine with her husband, and two Cane Corso dogs.
MEREDITH MORGAN
Meredith is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Intus Interiors, a multi-faceted design group located in North Central Massachusetts.
A lifelong enthusiast of interior design and former educator, Meredith’s approach emphasizes beauty, sophistication and approachability in her designs. As the founder of Intus Interiors, she brings a unique blend of design expertise and client focus to every project. The name “Intus,” meaning “within” in Latin, reflects Meredith’s background in Classics, and belief that thoughtful design is the language with which to communicate the beauty and essence of a home. This approach resonates deeply with clients, establishing Meredith as a trusted and collaborative ally in crafting spaces that speak to both homeowners and home buyers.
Her certification as a Certified Decorating Professional® and Certified Staging Professional® ensures that her designs meet the highest standards. Meredith’s designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also adhere to industry standards and best practices.
When not transforming spaces, Meredith is active in the New England Chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association, and enjoys life in Lunenburg, Massachusetts with her husband, two children, and dog.