Angela DiFranceisco
Back"My favorite design style is mixing the old with the new. I love using bright, bold saturated colors with neutral furniture to create a timeless look. My passion is to create beautiful rooms that not only inspire my clients but give them a comfortable and functional space for many years to come. My advice to you: Always go with your first choice, your initial instinct is usually right!"
Angela brings over 20 years of Interior Design experience and a strong set of credentials to every project she takes on. She's a graduate of the prestigious University of the Arts of Philadelphia, and the Art Institute of Philadelphia, where she graduated top of her class with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. Quickly after graduation she began working in the design field in Atlantic City and Las Vegas designing casinos, night clubs, and upscale lounges.
Angela has had the opportunity to design stunning homes in New Jersey and Philadelphia while working for Roche Bobois, and now in her beloved Florida, where she calls home. She has been a part of the Norris family for the past nine years, and her work has been featured in the Annual Gulfshore Life Magazine.
What sets Angela apart is her exceptional artistic talent and unwavering dedication to color and design. When partnering with Angela, she consistently surpasses expectations, bringing her clients' vision to life. She starts by hand sketching the ideas, accompanied by a thoughtful floor plan. This important step not only helps her clients visualize the concept but instills confidence in the design process.
You can trust Angela to deliver the dream home you've always envisioned. Her passion and skill are unmatched, and we know you're going to love working with her. So, let's get started on creating the beautiful space you truly deserve!
Domnick Minella
"Design is artistic, and it requires creativity and knowledge of the design process. It is also essential to communicate with the client, to understand their desires and make them comfortable throughout the entire process. Seeing everything from the customer's eyes is key to creating a design they will love, and nothing is more rewarding than having a customer that is ecstatic about their finished product."
With 40 years of experience in the business, Domnick is an interior design expert. As a young child, he recalls watching his mother decorate, and exploring the styles and pieces that she incorporated into their home. He developed an aptitude in communication while selling door-to-door as a child and applies that experience to enrich relationships with his clients to this day.
Domnick specializes in traditional settings and is passionate about renovating older homes in order to bring back to life its original structure while ensuring the original beauty and character of the home. He finds insight from trade magazines and resources that are unique to our area. He follows designers such as: Tobi Fairley of CR Laine, Michael Weiss and Thom Filicia of Vanguard Furniture, Larry Laslo and David Easton of Chaddock for inspiration.
A leader in the field of interior industry, Domnick is a past chairman of the board for the Fort Myers branch of the Interior Design Society and continues to serve on the board of directors. He enjoys sharing his expertise with his colleagues and helping them enhance their ability to please the customer.
Luanza Maitland
"My favorite part of this business is the relationships between clients and co-workers that I have formed along the way. No project is the same. It is ever-changing and always challenging. A great compliment I received recently was from a client upon entering his living room for the first time where he stated: "Now that's home!". This is the type of comment that makes me love what I do every single day. I thoroughly enjoy the creative process - putting all the pieces together and seeing the end result."
Luanza's clients bring their family lifestyle needs and wants into the design. Together she helps them create their home. It is fun to incorporate favorite pieces of stunning artwork into their design. By working closely with her clients, she ensures their vision is realized. Whether Luanza is designing a customer's residence or model home, each space requires the attention to function and livability. Luanza takes great pride in her ability to incorporate different and fresh ways to create beautiful spaces.
With over 30 years in the field, Luanza began her career working for a small model merchandising company. Working closely with architects, builders and the trades has always been her strong suit. Her experience with the building industry is a real plus and this experience helps her clients through the building and remodeling process.
Luanza specializes in new construction, model merchandising, remodeling, and Clubhouse design. Her dedication and passion for design has been recognized in the industry. She is the winner of multiple Aurora, Pinnacle and Sand Dollar Awards. Her work has also been recognized in Gulfshore Life Magazine and Home and Design Magazine.
Susan Frank
"Having fun with the customer is such an important aspect to the design process and can make a huge difference in the end result. I am lucky to have been blessed with wonderful clients that are enjoyable to work with, and I truly love getting to know new clients and building relationships that will transform into a loyal and long-lasting partnership."
Susan was able to try her hand at design in a previous work environment and quickly discovered her love of interior design and her natural talent for the design process. She soon realized how her instinctive creativity enabled her to flourish in this field, and this revelation launched her into a 19-year-long career. She has always enjoyed using her creativity and was quickly able to see how to fashion a space that will truly inspire and fit the needs of her clients while surrounding them with beautiful items that they will love.
Susan specializes in transitional décor which is a blend of traditional and contemporary styles. She enjoys finding inspiration from fabrics, magazines, online resources and, most importantly, her clients. She enjoys assisting her clients in designing a space that fits their needs and getting to know her clients and understanding their personal preferences is always her top priority. She is grateful for the wonderful clients that she has worked with, and she enjoys making the design process a fun experience for them and using their time together as an opportunity to build a long-lasting relationship.
Susan's work has been showcased in both Grandeur Magazine as well as Gulf and Main Magazine.
Cheryl Smith
"Southwest Florida is your home and mine. Building a relationship with you is a high priority for me. Visiting your home to see what works best for your lifestyle inspires me to create your beautiful 'sanctuary'. Living in beautiful sunny Florida, I am surrounded by design inspiration."
Cheryl is a Registered Licensed Interior Designer with 20+ years of experience in the furniture industry. Her background in architectural engineering led her to the world of interior design. Cheryl has worked on both the manufacturer and retail side of the business providing her a well-rounded background in all aspects of home furnishings and interior design. She is known for her attention to detail as well as her pure and enthusiastic approach to her clients -- always with an eye for exceeding her clients' expectations.
She is inspired by colors, textures and beautiful furniture and takes pride in building relationships with her clients. She always tells her clients that you should be completely comfortable in your home, and life is always better when you are surrounded by beautiful things.
Cheryl considers herself a Florida native as she has lived here since 1968. She has one daughter that never quite understood why her Mom was always talking about furniture and interior design until she entered the design field - jewelry not furniture. But she now understands and shares her Mom's passion for design.
Come visit Cheryl in our Fort Myers showroom and let her help you create your beautiful home!
Tamera Alvarez
"I am often asked, when did I decide to work in design? There was no choice but to follow my passion! The most rewarding feeling for me is to see the completion of a project through my client's eyes."
Tamera's creativity was nurtured early as a child. Her mother was an artist and an actress in their family owned theater, The New Vic Supper Theatre in Flint, Michigan. Her father was an engineer who not only worked behind the scenes, but also took the stage. Both contributed to a household of chaotic, yet creative fundamental design elements that were integral to Tamera's daily life.
Composition, color, texture & light have always steered her choices, whether in a theatrical set, a costume design or an interior design. Tamera studied Fine Arts at Ohio University and at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Tamera joined the Norris team in 2018 bringing over 40 years of commercial and residential design experience.
Margaret Ann Romine
“I always work for the “WOW” factor in every project. Your home should reflect your personality and style, with the end-result being functional as well as beautiful.”
A highly experienced interior designer, Margaret Ann brings over 30 years of experience in transforming blueprints into beautiful living spaces. Originally from Michigan, she was a furniture buyer and interior designer. She also owned her own interior design company, where she worked with established homeowners as well as builders and owner for their new construction projects.
Back in Michigan, she used to show horses and was an avid rider. She also is a dog lover and dotes on her two pups, Tessa and Gracie. When not creating beautiful homes, she enjoys time outdoors with her husband, friends, and family.
Margaret Ann’s clients appreciate her deep level of experience and love for creating striking spaces full of style and comfort. You’ll love working with her!
Lisa Green
“I don’t believe in cookie-cutter design. Every home—and every client—is unique. When I design, I consider how my clients live, what they love, and what makes their space truly their own. No two homes should ever look alike.”
Lisa approaches each new project with openness, curiosity, and a deep respect for individuality. She begins every design journey by encouraging conversation and feedback, letting her clients know from the start that they are partners in the process. To Lisa, the most essential element of design isn’t a fabric, a finish, or a layout—it’s listening. Once she understands the client’s voice, personality, and preferences, the creative work naturally and beautifully begins.
Known for her ability to embrace all styles and trends, Lisa doesn’t subscribe to a single personal aesthetic. Instead, she views her versatility as a strength, allowing her to craft spaces that are distinctly tailored and never repetitive. Whether a client loves bold color, modern simplicity, coastal calm, or a layered traditional look, Lisa enjoys the freedom of bringing any vision to life.
Her favorite part of working with clients is seeing their excitement grow along the way—those moments when they begin to feel the transformation taking shape. She believes the design journey should be inspiring, collaborative, and fun.
Lisa’s design philosophy centers on building relationships rooted in trust—relationships that continue long after a project is completed. She understands how important a home is and feels honored each time a client welcomes her into that process.
With an ability to create across many different styles and a gift for truly listening, Lisa brings authenticity, creativity, and heart to every client she serves.
Jem Marie Di Battista
“Exceptional design begins with listening. My goal is to understand how my clients live, what they love, and how they want their home to feel, then create a space that is beautiful, comfortable, and uniquely theirs.”
With more than 23 years of experience spanning fashion, lighting, and interior design, Jem Marie brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective to every project. Her career began in fashion, where working with renowned names including Tommy Hilfiger and Liz Claiborne helped develop her exceptional eye for color, texture, proportion, and style. She later transitioned into lighting design, becoming recognized as one of the industry’s leading designers and developing an intuitive understanding of how lighting can transform the mood, character, and function of a space.
Having lived and worked in multiple states and diverse design markets, Jem has created residences for high-profile celebrities and discerning private clients. As the former owner of her own design firm, she managed projects from construction through completion, giving her extensive knowledge of space planning, construction, merchandising, buying, project management, and the details required to bring a sophisticated interior together.
At the heart of Jem’s design process is collaboration. She takes time to learn about her clients’ lifestyles, interests, preferences, and how they envision living in their homes. Rather than imposing a particular aesthetic, Jem listens carefully and uses her experience to guide clients toward choices that reflect their individual personalities. Her approachable nature helps make the design process enjoyable while giving clients confidence in each decision along the way.
Jem’s personal aesthetic is influenced by her love of classic fashion, timeless architecture, and exceptional craftsmanship. Inspired by designers such as Ralph Lauren, she gravitates toward classic silhouettes, rich textures, beautiful materials, and interiors with a sense of history. She believes a home can be sophisticated and refined while still feeling warm, comfortable, and lived in.
While she appreciates timeless design, versatility is one of Jem’s greatest strengths. Her experience has taught her how to work confidently across a wide range of styles rather than relying on a signature look. She enjoys layering materials, furnishings, lighting, and unexpected details to create interiors that feel collected, distinctive, and personal.
Jem’s work and expertise have also been recognized in television and editorial media. She has been featured on programs including Image Home Improvement and Design Divas, and her work has appeared in publications including Phoenix Home & Garden, LUXE, Su Casa, and Scottsdale Magazine.
For Jem, the most rewarding moment comes when everything is complete and a client sees their new space for the first time. Building relationships, earning her clients’ trust, and seeing their excitement when their vision becomes reality is what continues to inspire her after more than two decades in design.
