Today, we’d like to introduce you to Avery Marceus.
Avery, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Honestly, for as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a passion for interior design. While other kids were outside playing, I was watching ‘TLC’s Trading Spaces’ with my older cousin and redesigning spaces through imagery. I’ve always been intrigued by architectural details and floor plans of a home. So, with each home purchase, I began redesigning my own spaces; knocking down walls, remodeling my kitchen and baths and constantly turning the unused into functional statements.
With the recent and unexpected passing of my father, I started to ponder what true happiness looks like to me. Where do I find peace in a world of chaos? What simultaneously makes me smile AND shines a light on my talents? After 15+ years in real estate and public accounting, I left corporate America and birthed SpoDi Design & Interiors.
The name is an ode to my father, whom we affectionately called “Sporty” for his wit and uncandid, unapologetic (and sometimes unsolicited) demeanor, as well as an ode to my mother whom my father affectionately referred to as “Di”. With this fusion of passion and purpose combined with my education and 10+ years of experience in real estate alone, I found solitude in design and development. Today, creating spaces for my clients that inspire, ignite, and rejuvenate their lives is equally gratifying for me.
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
My road has not been a smooth one. By nature I am an introvert so networking has been challenging for me.
Seeking new clients and providing competitive market pricing while not underselling my business were key objectives. I had to understand my value from a business perspective and realize what was necessary in order to succeed.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe you can tell us more about your work next?
As a premier interior design firm based in South Florida, we’ve been transforming spaces, bringing innovative ideas and impeccable design to homes and businesses alike. We specialize in full residential and commercial renovations and interior design. This entails everything from color consultations, furniture selection, space planning, construction and renovation, and architectural floor plans and elevation drawings for new builds.
I am most proud to have had a unique opportunity to design the interior of an African-American-owned restaurant and bar that specializes in elevated American cuisine with a Southern influence. To have received this opportunity within our first official year of business was a major accomplishment and has opened doors to future partnerships.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.spodidesigns.com
- Instagram: @Spodi_designs
- Facebook: @SpoDi Design & Interiors
- TikTok: @spodidesigns
Image Credits
Cristina Torres (torrescristina.com)
Leonce Leazard of IsoRaw Productions LLC (isoraw.pro)
