My name is Taylor Hartman, and I am a Fourth-year Interior Design student in the College of Environmental Sciences at the University of Alabama. I am passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that positively impact daily life. My early experiences flipping houses with my parents and experimenting with design in my own room sparked a deep interest in interior design and inspired me to pursue it as a career. Over the past four years, my studies in architecture and design have strengthened my problem-solving abilities and refined my attention to detail, allowing me to approach each project with a focus on both creativity and practicality. My goal is to collaborate with clients to understand their vision and deliver thoughtful, innovative designs that bring that vision to life.
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Human Environmental Sciences
GPA:3.4/4.0
Major: Interior Design
Dean’s List: 5 semesters
-Teamwork
-Problem-Solving
-Leadership
-Communications
-Time management
-Collaboration
-Creativity
INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer, Angles, St. Petersburg, 2022-Present
Assisted with marketing for annual event for families in need
Collected, wrapped, and distributed holiday gifts for 250+
Worked annual event
Volunteer, Pineapple Project, St. Petersburg, 2023- 2024
Helped design houses for foster families in needs
Picks out Decor and furniture based on client's interest
Volunteer, Military Matters, Seminole, Fl, 2018-2022
Organized and prepared for packing parties to send 100+
Military support packages
Supported packing parties
PROJECT WORK
Designed for special populations August 2024-December 2024
Commercial design project class, Tuscaloosa, AL
Researched ADA compliance and designing for special population
Designed and Spaced a Senior Citzen center and Child Daycare
Designed for Hospitality Interiors January 2025- May 2025
Commercial design project class, Tuscaloosa, AL
Apply building codes for hospitality interiors
Apply cost estimates and budgeting for a prototypical international hotel room using Euros and Dollars.
Develop a hotel interior and a prototypical hotel room
Advanced Historic Design August 2025- December 2025
Commercial and Residential design project class, Tuscaloosa, AL
Worked as the compiler for class project
Problems in design of the home environment
Individual and group problem solving
Emphasis is on historic preservation principles and practices
WORK EXPERIENCE
Taylor Interiors Co
Interior Design May, 2023 - Present
Redington Beach, FL
-Designed interiors for 1,826 SF coastal condo
(Madeira Beach, FL)
-Currently designing interiors for 1,512 SF residential condo
-Managed space planning, FF&E selection, and client presentation materials
Realty Experts, Inc.
Marketing Assistant 2021 - 2023
Seminole, FL
-Managed marketing and social media for 125+ agents, organized and assisted with administrative needs, and ensured excellent customer care.
Interior Designer 2023-2025
Seminole, FL
– Assisted in the design and remodeling of residential homes, including space planning, material selection, and finish coordination, while staging properties to elevate visual appeal and support successful client showings
Seasafe Homes
Interior Design
November 2024- February 2025
Redington beach, FL
-Work with SketchUp and AutoCAD to design the interiors and exteriors of homes.
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
BEACH FRONT CONDO 01.
Project Description:
This residential design project is located on Madeira Beach, Florida, and spans 1,826 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Starting from a blank canvas, every detail of the space was thoughtfully selected to transform this condo into a serene, coastal-inspired retreat designed for Airbnb guests.
The design focuses on creating a welcoming, beachy atmosphere by incorporating natural wood finishes, a soothing palette of blues and soft beiges, and elegant gold accents throughout. The result is a harmonious blend of style and comfort that evokes the charm of a coastal home while offering a relaxing, memorable experience for visitors.
Soft tans, clean whites, and a calming blend of blues combine to create a classy and tranquil haven in this coastal condo, which epitomizes seaside elegance. The design inspires a sense of effortless luxury and leisure, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the sky, sea, and sand. A harmonious mix between comfort and sophistication is achieved by bringing the seaside lifestyle indoors with natural textures, organic materials, and subtle nautical touches. Every element of this house captures the peace and serenity of living by the sea making it a timeless haven
Before
The concept of the master bedroom draws inspiration from the calming essence of the ocean, creating a serene and rejuvenating space. Soft hues of blue are layered with sandy beige and crisp white, evoking the gentle rhythm of waves and the warmth of a sunlit shore. Natural textures such as woven fabrics, light wood accents, and airy linens enhance the coastal feel, while subtle decorative elements like sea-glass tones or ocean-inspired artwork tie the look together. The result is a tranquil retreat that mirrors the peaceful, restorative energy of the sea.
CONCEPT
SEA SAFE HOMES 02. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
This project was completed for Sea Safe Homes, a company specializing in building hurricane-rated homes, with the goal of transforming a technical
CAD plan into a realistic exterior visualization that allows clients to see their future home before construction begins. By carefully interpreting the CAD drawings and collaborating with the design team, every dimension, material, and architectural detail was accurately translated into a detailed 3D model. Realistic textures, natural lighting, and landscaping elements were added to create an engaging and lifelike representation that not only showcased the home’s safety features, such as hurricane-rated windows and reinforced structures, but also gave clients confidence in their design choices. The final render streamlined the decision-making process, reduced potential revisions during construction, and provided Sea Safe Homes with a powerful tool to help clients envision and connect emotionally with their future home.
HOTEL OASIS 03.
COMMERICAL DESIGN
This project focuses on Establishing a luxury hotel in Greece, especially in a location as culturally rich and naturally beautiful as the Peloponnese, is a concept based on timeless design principles and the quest of aesthetic excellence. Balance, proportion, and harmony are some of the aspects that the hotel may carefully use to create a setting that feels both luxurious and welcoming. Superior materials, sophisticated textures, and a tasteful color scheme influenced by the surrounding environment will highlight harmony and rhythm, and well-chosen lighting and room layout will improve atmosphere and coziness. This design philosophy not only improves the visitor experience but also upholds the hotel's reputation as a sophisticated haven that honors the uniqueness and beauty of its Greek surroundings while celebrating an opulent lifestyle.
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
SCALE= 1/4"-1'0"
LOBBY WALL ELEVATION
FLOOR DESIGN DIMENSION
SCALE= 1/4"-1'0"
LOBBYREFLECTEDCEILINGPLAN SCALE=1/4"-1'0"
Azul Polished Porcelain Tile 24x 48 Dark Deep Blue Marble Cut to fit Balck MArquina Polikshed Marble
Bullnose Tile 2 Dark Deep Blue Marble Cut to fit
FLOORDESIGNDIMENSION SCALE=1/4"-10"
Martinique
GUESTROOMADADIMENSIONSSCALE= 1/4"-1'0"
GUESTROOMELECTRICALPLAN
GUESTROOMREFLECTEDCEILINGPLAN
GNOLIA GROVE HAIR SALON 04
COMMERCIAL DESIGN
Before After
For the Magnolia Grove project, I worked within strict historic-preservation constraints, maintaining the existing building shell exactly as it stands while designing functional updates that respected the structure’s integrity. As the compiler for the beginning of the project, I ensured that everyone on the team collected accurate measurements, verified site conditions, and kept all documentation consistent so the design and drawings flowed smoothly. I also helped lead the documentation process by visiting the site and measuring the entire house by hand, ensuring precise existing-condition drawings. After evaluating both residential and commercial possibilities, I chose to redesign the structure for commercial use as a boutique-style hair salon. Within the limited area permitted for modification, I added a bathroom and a storage closet to the back porch on each floor, integrating these updates seamlessly into the historic framework. I also explored opportunities for adaptive reuse of select outbuildings without altering their shells. This project strengthened my abilities in preservation-sensitive design, precise site measurement, team coordination, and developing commercial programming within strict regulatory constraints.
Concept
This salon brings together the warmth of Southern charm and the sophistication of timeless design. The space feels inviting and gracious, with soft neutral tones, natural wood and cozy textures that echo classic Southern hospitality. Paired with refined finishes, elegan lighting, and clean, modern details, the environment strikes a perfect balance between rustic warmth and polished style. Clients are welcomed into a boutique-like retreat where comfort meets elegance an atmosphere that feels both effortlessly chic and enduringly beautiful. Every detail is curated to create a salo experience that is personal, calming, and foreve in style.
Project Description:
The Greenville Center is designed as a Senior Citizen Center and Child Daycare in Greenville, Tennessee. This center focuses on normalize living, Promoting patient Independence and Participation in local community. They aim to give the residence a place where they normal but also be. there to support them with any needs. Special attention has been given to the residence family with children if needed help.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER AND CHILD DAYCARE 05.
COMMERCIAL DESIGN
Dining Room RCP
Dining Room Furniture Plan
Concept Design:
Our design aims to create a nurturing environment where the energy of the future and the wisdom of the past coexist in a senior living facility and childcare facility that blends in well with the surrounding landscape. While indoor gardens, water features, and sensory pathways promote connection and engagement, natural light and soft, earthy tones provide warmth. By embracing the natural cycles, this setting promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being and guarantees that all people, young and old, experience delight, comfort, and belonging.
Description:
The idea for this RCP that is shown goes along with the concept Nature. Nature is known to calm people and make them feel more relaxed. With this dining experience we want to the residence a place to eat where they can feel calm and not overwelled in this atmosphere.
