ABOUT US
I'm Stephanie Engel, a full-service interior designer serving Lakeville MN and the Twin Cities.
Spaces Reinvented is an award-winning interior design firm serving homeowners across Lakeville MN and the Twin Cities. Every recommendation we make is rooted in how your home is actually built, how you move through it, and how you want it to feel when everything is done.
We believe good design is never rushed. Every decision gets made in the right order, at the right time, so the finished home feels like it all belongs together.
A well-designed home supports how you live, how you move, and how you experience daily life. That's not just something we say. It's how we make every decision.
The Considered Approach™
The Considered Approach™ is how we make sure every design decision builds on the last one rather than working against it.
We evaluate before we alter. We prioritize before we source. We assess before we commit. Nothing moves forward until the step before it is complete, because the right decision made at the wrong time costs more than starting over.
Every project at Spaces Reinvented starts with understanding, not assumptions. We look at your space, get clear on what needs to happen and why, and make sure everything is mapped out before anything gets ordered or installed. The result is a home that holds together. Every choice made on purpose, in the right order, for the right reasons.
The process moves through four phases: Clarify, Define, Decide, and Protect. Each one builds on the last.
This is not decoration. This is direction.
A Strategic Foundation
Before founding Spaces Reinvented, Stephanie spent over twenty years in the criminal justice field as a probation and parole agent. That background taught her how to read a situation quickly, spot what others miss, and make clear decisions under pressure. Those same instincts now shape how we approach every design project. We walk into a home and can see exactly what it needs and in what order.
In 2017, after earning certifications in home staging and interior design, Stephanie launched Spaces Reinvented. That combination of analytical training and design education is what makes The Considered Approach™ work. It's not just a process on paper. It's how we actually think.
Design Grounded in Market Insight
Our work is grounded in how people actually experience their homes, not just how they look in photos. We stay attuned to the market too, because good design has to work on both levels. It needs to feel right to live in and hold its value over time.
Whether we're designing a home you plan to live in for years or getting one ready to sell, the approach is the same. We work through every decision with intention so the end result feels right and holds up over time.
The right decisions, made in the right order, are what make a home last.
KIND WORDS
"Stephanie is very professional and knows her craft.
Prior to our appointment, she sent a PDF file with products that will help set up the house to be presentable and use existing decorations and furniture to set the home. All of her recommendations helped me with the selling of my home within 1 day. I would definitely use her services again."
- Marie
Thanks to Stephanie's recommendations and staging we sold our house in 30 hours with 7 offers. "
Stephanie was wonderful to work with. She had so many great ideas when it came to prepping our house to sell. She knew exactly how to stage our house for its max potential. Stephanie was quick to respond to questions and kept open communication throughout the entire process. Her resources made it easier to find the help we needed with projects.
I would highly recommend Stephanie and would love to work with her again."
- Maly
VIEW OUR SERVICES
Since 2017, our work has been built through continued education, professional affiliations, and industry recognition earned through years of experience and client-focused service.
Certifications and Training:
- Home Staging Resource (HSR)
- Expert Psychological Stager ™ (EPS™)
- Psychological Color Expert™ (PCE™) color consultant
- Expert E-Designer
- Trained short-term vacation rental stylist
MEMBERSHIPS:
- Interior Design Society (IDS)
- National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
- Women in Construction (WINC)
AWARDS & HONORS:
- HOUZZ Best of Service Award (2019 - present)
- Real Estate Staging Association, Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging
MEDIA & PRESS:
- The Spruce
- Apartment Therapy
- Yahoo Life
- MSN
- National Association of Realtors
These are the principles that guide every project. They shape how we show up, how we communicate, and how we make decisions on your behalf.
CLIENT CENTERED
Your home, your goals, your timeline. Everything we do is built around what matters most to you.
YOU'LL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE WE ARE
We make sure you always know what's happening, what's coming next, and why. No surprises.
BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS
Most of our clients come back. That's not an accident. It comes from doing what we say we'll do, every time.
TIMELESS SOPHISTICATION
We don't design for trends. We design for how you'll feel about your home five or ten years from now.
ALWAYS LEARNING
We keep learning because the industry keeps evolving. Our clients benefit from every certification, every course, and every updated standard we bring to the work.
