Hi, I’m Erin Conover-Murray and I am an Interior Design here in Cincinnati and own my own Interior Design company. I grew up on the westside of Cincinnati, married a man from Nothern Kentucky and did the unthinkable by moving to the eastside of Cincy.
I have a degree in Interior Design from the College of Mount St. Joseph and have been fulfilling client dreams for over 25 years. I draw inspiration from the other creatives in my family; my grandmother was a seamstress and made costumes for Kings Island back in the day. My sister is an architect in New York City. Two of my aunts are Graphic Designers and my mother is a cake artist. I also draw inspiration from beautiful Cincinnati, and from my interest in history, art and love of nature. I have taught new designers as an Interior Design Instructor at the Art Institute of Ohio, where I focus on teaching how to design floor plans, how to design with and specify lighting, and the lost art of hand rendering.
I have been featured in the Cincinnati Enquirer for interior design, renovation and restoration work and have received awards for Homearama and Citirama homes. Homearama and Citirama have always been a great opportunity to show visitors how good design can be a multi-layered, sensory stimulating experience that pushes the design envelope.
I created a design model called the Design Facelift, bringing good design to clients in an affordable, efficient package. In 2020, with Covid-19 redefining how we all live and work, I launched Erin’s Design with Wine on YouTube to showcase my work and design process.
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’ve been married for 21 years to my husband Blake Murray. And we have three children, ages 14, 12 and 11. No pets, but we love to dog sit on Rover.com.
Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am an Interior Designer. I love helping people be happier at home through good design. I created a business model that gives access to good interior design to people who previously thought it was out of reach for them.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Hot dogs at the Senate & Skyline.
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve lived here my entire life so 47 years!
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Rabbi Abe Ingber. I could listen to his stories and his ideas on humanitarianism for hours.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
The Ukraine to help restore democracy. Then, once democracy is restored, Australia to cuddle Koala Bears.
What is one of your favorite movies?
Cinema Paradiso.
What advice would you give to people?
To make their home a sanctuary and laboratory for creativity.
What is something on your bucket list?
To travel more.
What is your go to music when you cant decide what to listen to?
Fleetwood Mac.
What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Kings Island.
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where would you meet for lunch?
Martha Stewart. I would love to ask her about what inspires her and her success in business. I would take her to Skyline.
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I think the local brewery scene is unique to Cincinnati. And I love the heritage around the microbreweries.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
With my own design therapy show! I’m just waiting for my big break 😉
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I had two home births.
What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Snorkeling in Aruba.
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
June & December. Christmas. Christmas Day or any day I am getting ready to leave for vacation 🙂
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The art deco design in Union Terminal and Carew Tower. And the historical restoration of the Lytle Hotel.
Who inspires you to be better?
My Kids.
What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Maison Louis Marie No.4.
Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Interior Design, Happiness, Sanctuary.
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