04/24/2026
🎨 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ellen Manerud – Ellen Manerud Design
Thoughtful design. Strategic spaces. Environments that actually work.
This week we’re highlighting Ellen Manerud, founder of Ellen Manerud Design, serving homeowners and businesses throughout Sonoma County.
With decades of experience across residential, commercial, and exhibit design, Ellen brings a unique perspective rooted in both aesthetic excellence and functional design thinking. Her work goes far beyond decorating — she helps clients create spaces that align with how they live, work, and interact.
What Ellen Helps Clients With:
🏡 Residential interior and landscape design
🏢 Commercial and workspace design
📐 Site planning, floor plans, and permitting
🪑 Furniture sourcing, custom finishes, and material selection
🖼️ Art selection and installation management
🤝 Coordination with architects, contractors, and trades
Why Clients Trust Ellen:
✔️ Decades of design experience across multiple disciplines
✔️ Strong focus on both form and function
✔️ Ability to translate vision into a fully executed plan
✔️ Collaborative approach with full project teams
✔️ Designs that align with client goals, lifestyle, and budget
Whether it’s a home that needs direction, a remodel that needs structure, or a business space that should better reflect the brand, having the right design strategy upfront makes all the difference.
If you know someone looking to transform their space into something more functional, thoughtful, and elevated, Ellen is an outstanding referral.
Connect with Ellen Manerud:
📍 Petaluma, CA
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