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Terese Poulos is the Founder and Principal Designer at Relic Design.

With over a decade of experience and a background in fine art and interiors, Terese’s artful eye and distinct point of view go hand-in-hand with her attention to detail, expert coordination, and project management skills. She founded Relic Design with the mission to bring sophistication and cohesion to her clients’ homes, and has been serving clients since 2014.

Terese graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design. Her experience spans commercial photography styling, furniture showrooms, and luxury interior design firms. Layered designs with personality are Terese’s specialty. She combines her love for textiles, patterns, and textures with beautiful furnishings and finishes to create homes that are artful, functional, and unique.

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Working with Terese is a seamless experience built upon collaboration.

She intuitively listens to her clients, understanding their essence so that their homes are truly reflective of their personalities. Terese excels at project management and multi-tasking, removing project stress from her clients’ plates. Her combined appreciation of beauty and functionality ensures that her designs will add ease and meaning to the home.

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“I’m fascinated by the juxtaposition of objects old and new. I love how all objects, even newly created ones, have a history and meaning. I’m passionate about layering these into my clients’ homes so that each design tells a story.” -Terese Poulos, Principal Designer

 
 
 
 
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In her free time, Terese enjoys travel, cooking, diving into a good book, visiting museums, and taking long walks to explore Chicago’s architecture. She also has a passion for photography, and her art has been both exhibited and sold professionally. Her love for collecting and curating objects translates into her personal life, with Terese honing and displaying her own collection of Relics at home.

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Contact us to start a conversation about your project.

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