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.
Michelle Chappell
"My true inspiration comes from creating and delivering a beautiful home that meets my clients' design vision, meets their lifestyle and fits within their budget."
Michelle approaches each new design project as a blank slate making each of her designs a "one-of-a-kind" that her clients love. She accomplishes this by listening and thoroughly understanding the needs, wants and desires of her client. Each unique design caters to her clients' personal style, personality, and preferences.
Whether the project is traditional, modern, transitional, coastal, or farmhouse, Michelle has an eye for quality and a superior sense of style. Michelle breaks down exactly what her client wants. From bright colors and fringe -- to clean metal and modern, she is known for creating polished designs that are both beautiful and functional.
Michelle was born and raised in Naples, FL. Although she studied Criminal Justice at Florida Gulf Coast University, she always had a passion for design. Coming from a family working in construction, architecture, and sales, she was able to use that experience and turn her attention to her dream of design. She started her design career by creating homes with stock furniture pieces - but found that was too limiting and chose to pursue the broader spectrum of custom design. This landed her at Norris. Michelle has been able to fulfill her passion and deliver designs that exceed her clients' expectations.
Michelle loves to travel! Just getting in the car and seeing where the road takes her is one of her favorite things to do. She has driven across the country six times! When not designing beautiful homes, Michelle enjoys spending time outdoors -- paddle boarding, boating, and anything near the water. Another hobby of hers is canvas painting. Very close to her family, she thoroughly enjoys spending time with her three nephews - Nathan, Nicholas, and Noah.
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 Sanibel store 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!
