Get to know Trade Mark Interiors.
About Us
Tracee Murphy
CEO & Principal Designer, NCIDQ (FL ID 5829)
An expert in the psychology of interior design
FUN FACT
Favorite Cocktail – Bees Knees
Tracee Murphy
CEO & Principal Designer, NCIDQ (FL ID 5829)
Thanks to degrees in interior design and psychology, Tracee understands how your home’s interior can impact your moods and the way you live. She is particularly skilled at listening to her client’s needs to develop spaces that meet and exceed expectations. From managing multiple perspectives on a project to staying abreast of the latest codes, Tracee thrives on reflecting “Your Style of Living.”
Tracee and her team believe that each project is unique, with its own singular design aesthetic. To that end, she and her team work to reflect the personality of each homeowner or business behind the space. Her passion is for classic styling with a relaxed and sophisticated feeling.
A licensed interior designer in Florida, Tracee regularly attends continuing education classes to ensure she is constantly evolving in her approach while also remaining up to date on all health and safety requirements.
When she isn’t creating beautiful living spaces, Tracee loves traveling the world, walking the beach and enjoying the “salt life.” She regularly supports the arts and culture that Sarasota has to offer, but most of all, she relishes spending time with her family and dogs, George Washington and Sophie Jo, who you’ll find in the TMI Design Studio on most days.
Kristin Tolbert
Design Director, Allied ASID
The most uplifting, positive & talented person you’ll meet on this journey
Kristin has a passion for bringing a design vision to life. Her style is modern, refined comfort with hints of natural elements. She loves getting to live out her dream every day and learning all about TMI’s clients on a personal level as she works to bring their vision to life.
Kristin holds a master’s degree in interior design and is a member of ASID. Kristin was first introduced to the art of interior design as a little girl while watching and learning from the interior designer who was working on her childhood home. It was love at first sight!
A native of the Midwest, Kristin relocated to Florida to enjoy all that the Suncoast has to offer. When she’s not at the TMI office, you can find her at the beach, working out, spending time with her friends or just hanging out with Gus.
FUN FACT
Perfect At-Bat Song – I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston.
The most uplifting, positive & talented person you’ll meet on this journey
Casey Liptak
Senior Designer
Naturally gifted in design, renderings & organization
Casey Liptak
Senior Designer
If Casey had to sum up her design philosophy it would be a belief in the importance of reflecting one’s self in their personal space. Growing up amongst creative thinkers, it was no surprise that Casey would also gravitate towards a creative field. Design came naturally to her, leading her to pursue a Bachelor of Interior Design at Miami University (Ohio). Today, Casey brings her passion for luxury residential interior design to TMI, when she isn’t indulging in her interest in graphic design. Her love for exploring Photoshop has made her TMI’s resident rendering expert! Outside of work, Casey is a newlywed who spends her spare time happily exploring all Sarasota has to offer with her husband.
FUN FACT
Favorite Snack – Charcuterie Board
Brandy Smith
Operations Manager
VIP Extraordinaire — she holds us all together
A detail guru, Brandy’s organization is only matched by her passion for design. She immerses herself in the behind-the-scenes work and planning that goes into all TMI’s award-winning designs. With more than 10 years of experience in project management and planning, Brandy keeps all the details of our projects on track and ensures our team functions cohesively. In 2020, she earned the distinction of being named to the Business Observer’s list of 40 under 40 honorees.
A native of Sarasota and, also newly married, Brandy is delighted to be back in her hometown with her husband, Daniel. After a decade in Washington D.C., she is excited to explore all that is new in this corner of Florida, especially the new parks with her energetic chocolate lab, Luca.
FUN FACT
Favorite Board Game — Azul
as a team, we believe in
F.A.C.T.S
facING challenges with optimism
In the design industry, detours are bound to happen, but our team is always prepared with not only a Plan B, but a Plan C and D as well. We always face challenges prepared and with optimism.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We understand the importance of being accountable not only to our clients but also to the incredible vendors, contractors, and architects we work with as well.
COLLABORATION
Collaboration between our design and operations teams, our clients, our project partners and our vendors is extremely important in our From Plans to Pillows process.
treasurING our clients
Trade Mark Interiors would not be what it is today without our incredible clients. We do not take for granted the amazing opportunity we have been given to make your home just as you have envisioned.
style forward DESIGN
Our team spends lots of time researching, testing, and engaging with all of the newest design elements, styles and trends. We invest time in attending design markets, seminars, classes and camps. Expanding our knowledge is something that will always be at the forefront of Trade Mark Interiors.