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Mark Haynes, Allied ASID

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

 
 

My interest in people precedes my interest in design. It’s a subtle but important difference allowing me to create nourishing spaces that complement the unique lifestyle of each client.

Intuition & Thoughtful Design

Thoughtfulness and intuition are key to my process. Rather than diving directly into space planning and sourcing, I first uncover the needs, preferences, aspirations and personality of each client. Taking this time to listen gives me the tools to design homes that promote well-being at every moment.

Alignment of the Elements

Residential interior design is my passion because I deeply appreciate the personal nature of designing homes. The potential to align the aesthetic with the emotional, and the form with the function creates a home that supports and cares for those who live there.

A Streamlined Experience

Beyond designing beautiful spaces, my expertise is project management. Over the years, I have finely tuned the process so it is smooth, organized, and efficient. I focus on not just the creative aspects, but also the important and often overlooked business of timing, budgets and installation. Because I am selective about projects, I ensure that the entire design experience complements, rather than detracts from, clients’ long-term experience.

 
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“Mark was wonderful to work with. He was very easy-going and he brought us great ideas with style and grace. At the same time, he kept the project moving when we would have otherwise stalled because of decision burn-out and general life distractions. His attention to detail is superb. ”
— Downtown Denver Resident, November 2017
 
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MY STORY

It all started when…

 

My design career started early at the age of 10 while living in the wilds of West Texas. A family friend built me a 7x7-foot deer blind that I turned into a fort. I loved being there. There was a sense of warmth and a feeling of security that came with the solitude. I ate, played and, to my mom’s dismay, even slept out there sometimes.

I “borrowed” change from my mom’s purse and my dad’s coin jar and perused garage sales for dishes, drapes, chairs, lighting...anything that would make my fort feel more like home. When I finally ran out of change, I browsed back alleys for discarded items and garage sale leftovers.

The fort grew to five rooms.

But when I started a second story, the neighbors grew concerned, and that was the end of the fun. I reluctantly disassembled the fort.

Fast forward many years, I see now that this fort was the beginning of a life full of creative pursuits. I started my career in advertising, working on campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the U.S. After 15 years, I woke up one day and realized my passion for the ad business was gone.

Not quite sure of what I wanted to come next, I took a month sabbatical driving throughout Mexico to reflect on the next chapter of my career . My mind kept returning to that fort. There was so much joy during that time in my life, and I realized quickly that I wanted to translate that same joy into my work.

I enrolled in design school in Santa Fe and worked with a firm for six years, learning all of the trade practices, systems and secrets. At 47, I had gone from the corner office of a big ad agency, to an intern working with great designers who were much younger than me. Needless to say, it was a shock to the system, but the time spent there was extremely valuable to my growth as a designer and I am very grateful for the experience.

In 2012, my partner Kevin and I moved to Denver where I decided to take the leap and open my own firm, even though I only had one small carry over client from Santa Fe and knew no one in town.

Looking back, I realize that my whole life was leading to interior design, and the only thing I regret is not starting sooner. That said, all of my life experiences play a big role in my approach to the work. All of the systems I learned in the advertising world helped me create streamlined operations for my design clients. All of that time spent in the deer blind, established a space for my young mind to be creative.

Today, I am thrilled that I get to spend every day doing what I love, and helping others to feel as comfortable, secure and inspired as I did sitting in my little fort in West Texas.

 
 
 
 

GREG LOVELL

DESIGNER

Greg joined Mark Design in 2022. He is a distinguished residential interior designer known for his unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and a deep appreciation for architectural history. Holding an Interior Design Master Certification from Heritage School of Interior Design, Greg has seamlessly transitioned from an accomplished career in non-profit development—where he excelled in project management and event production—to the world of interior design.

At the core of his design philosophy is a profound value for relationships, both with his clients and our vendors, contractors and skilled crafts persons. Greg's keen eye for detail and passion for celebrating a home's architectural features ensure that each project is thoughtfully curated to honor its history while infusing it with vibrant life and personality.

In his role at the Mark Design, Greg is the go-to expert for CAD drafting, elevations, and renderings, bringing precise technical skills to every project. He believes in letting the things you love be the inspiration for your space, and this mantra is reflected in his work. Greg has a particular fondness for bold colors, intricate patterns, and playful, unexpected elements that make each design unique and personal.

With a deep-seated love for creating spaces that are both beautiful and meaningful, Greg continues to inspire and delight his clients, turning houses into homes that celebrate their architectural legacy and the lives lived within them.

 
 
 
 
 

Winner of the ASID Colorado Crystal Award

A statewide competition judged by design professionals from across the U.S.

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