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Meet Artala:

Interior Design & Construction Planning Experts Transforming Homes

The Heart Behind Artala

As interior designers and construction planners, we create personal, meaningful spaces that reflect who you are and how you want to live. We blend interior design, construction planning, and the crafting of intentional layouts to take you from vision to reality — without the stress — whether you’re building new, renovating, or refreshing your furnishings.

Our process is grounded in listening and collaboration, translating your story into a home that feels not only beautiful — but profoundly yours.

• Intention over trends.

• Collaboration over assumption.

• Smart planning. Seamless execution.

• Homes that feel as good as they look.

Rooted in Seattle, working wherever life takes you. Ready to create a home that feels like yours?

Amy May, Interior Architect & Designer at Artala, Seattle Residential Architect & Interior Design Firm

Meet Amy:

Founder, Creative Director, Interior Designer

Detail Devotee. Lighting Obsessive.
Color Enthusiast. Fun Shoe Collector.

The Short Story?

I’m the kind of person who rearranges the furniture in every hotel room I stay in. Not for fun (okay, maybe a little for fun) — but because energy, flow, and mood matter. Lighting gets adjusted. Chairs get repositioned. I can’t help myself — I’m wired to create spaces that feel better.

The Long Story?

I’ve spent over two decades designing and building spaces that tell stories — soulful, intentional stories about the people who live in them. I don’t see space as a series of boxes waiting to be filled. I see space as movement — as energy in motion — a quiet conversation between form and function, light and life. I imagine how you’ll move through your morning, where the light will hit your kitchen counter, where you’ll pause with a cup of coffee, or gather with friends.

My background bridges creativity and logic — with roots in construction planning, interior design, accounting, and computer technology. I’m grounded in function, flow, and thoughtful problem-solving. I don’t just look at floor plans — I step inside them. My creative intuition and practical strategy are present in every project. I love beautiful spaces — but I care just as much about how they work.

I believe in color, texture, and pattern — unapologetically. (Blue is my black.) I believe lighting is everything. And I believe great design should never take itself too seriously. That’s probably why I have a thing for bold shoes — The Office of Angela Scott  and Charlotte Stone  shoes are basically my spirit animals.

Shoes might be my spirit animals — bold, expressive, and always up for making a statement — but the real soul of my life is at home.

I share my days with Sabine, our loyal and lovable German Shepherd who’s never far from my side, Torti, our fiercely independent cat who cuddles strictly on her own terms, and Gnocchi, our resident lovebug who believes every lap was made just for her.

And then there’s James — my partner in all things laughter, mischief, and joy. We don’t take ourselves too seriously around here. A day doesn’t go by without tears from laughing so hard, inside jokes on repeat, or some ridiculous dance move happening in the kitchen. Our home is a mix of beauty, personality, and a whole lot of fun — just the way I think life (and design) should be.

What Drives Me?

Design is energy work. It’s about crafting spaces that support you, inspire you, and hold you. Spaces should work hard and feel good. They should tell your story — not mine.

But if you invite me into your project, fair warning: I’m going to care a lot. About the details. About the light. About the flow. About how it all comes together to feel like you.

If you’re ready for a space that feels like you

Your Space. Your Style. Your Story.

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Open living space with wood ceiling beams from a Mercer Island remodel by Artala, Seattle residential architects
Elements.

Elements.

Mid-century dining space with bold blue backsplash from a seattle modern kitchen remodel
Expression.

Expression.

Renovated transitional style living room with black fireplace, large windows allowing natural light and beautiful ocean views
Tranquility.

Tranquility.

Focused redesigned contemporary style living room with four relaxed modern chairs. Large windows allowing for natural light.
Harmony.

Harmony.