ABOUT
This is a family business.
First and foremost, we are sisters. Our parents taught us to think for ourselves, to take care of others and live to be happy. “Conformity is the hobgoblin of little minds,” our father used to tell us. That desire to be true to ourselves is what drives our designs. Our love of design and creating beautiful spaces is inherited from our mother. Her eclectic taste and her appreciation for beauty.
We are California girls, with roots in Ireland and Mexico. We share a love of travel and experiencing cultures through their own unique spaces. Spaces are personality. Spaces are moods. Spaces are history and family and love. And this idea is what sparked the beginning of Design 4 Corners. We hail from the corners of Bali and California, and sometimes in between. We both come from backgrounds in design and project management, both practical and academic, and we have been building a brand that reflects our love of travel, color, pattern, texture, and interiors. But we believe it goes even deeper.
We believe that the spaces people inhabit -- the places we all live, work, play, eat and dream every day -- shape the ways we feel in subtle and overwhelming ways: our health, our happiness, our faith and our foundation; our sleep, our love, our productivity and our sanity. These are the rooms we inhabit. And so we create every space with that in mind, with as much passion and care as if we were therapists, doctors, shaman or parents. We believe in spaces. Our work is both a service and an offering, a passion and a calling. This is what we do. And we love it.
Love, the Sisters
Elaina and Susanna
Meet our Designers.
Jess Kelley, Designer & Content Creator
We met Jessica before she moved to San Diego in 2015 on a trip to New York City. Since then she’s become part of our family. Although she grew up on the shores of Cape Cod, she’s a true Cali girl at heart. Her love for sunny skies, palm trees and warm, sandy beaches brought her to the west coast. She studied Interior Design in Philadelphia and started her career in commercial and retail design. Her experience working for Anthropologie and several other small boutiques has made her a great asset to our team.
Since working for The Sisters she’s grown a strong love for residential design and enjoys creating spaces that capture our clients unique personality. If you’ve visited our office, she makes you feel right at home with her laid-back nature and positive vibes. For us she is our third, fourth and fifth hand. She aids us throughout the entire design process start to finish, creating concept designs, space planning and developing construction documents. If that’s not enough she also manages all of our social media platforms, monthly newsletters and blog posts. When Jessica’s not helping us in the office or traveling the world you can find her soaking up the sun at the beach with her Chiweenie pup Boa or cruising the 101 in her beetle convertible (with the top down of course).
Nicole Nelson, Designer
Nicole is a San Diego native who has always been attracted to design but also had an inclination toward math and problem solving. While researching majors in college she realized quickly after that first drafting class that this field could combine all the subjects she was passionate about and has not looked back since! After graduating from SDSU with her interior design degree she landed a job at a high end design firm and cabinetry showroom. Nicole was involved in every aspect of the design process and fell in love with the beauty and intricacy of custom millwork while getting to work with some of the top manufacturers in North America and Europe. Being naturally detail oriented and learning various aspects of construction allowed Nicole to use her niche strengths to help the team achieve the big picture of the overall design. Nicole had the opportunity to collaborate with the sisters on a few Kitchen and Bath projects and thus their story began. Nicole values working for a strong team and most importantly building lasting relationship with clients, builders and reps. When not in the office you can find her cruising around Oceanside with her husband, two sons and terrier mix. She enjoys trying out new recipes, taking fun trips with family and having a night out with friends.
Ana Garza, Designer
Ana (Gaby) grew up both in Ensenada, México, and San Diego, and she moved to Monterrey and graduated with a Bachelor's in Architecture, and that’s where it all started. She knew she wanted to build her life and start her own family in San Diego, so she moved back to the west coast a few years ago where she could be close to her family and help in the family business, a little boutique winery in México, but also pursue her career in Interior Design. She found her way to The Sisters a few years ago and started working for them as a freelancer and as they grew they were able to find a place for her full-time. She’s now their 3D model and rendering master, she helps in all the design process, concepts, space planning, and creating construction documents. When Ana (Gaby) is not at the office, you will probably find her playing sports, catching a baseball game, binge-watching a show, petting every single dog she can find on the streets, or just simply enjoying life as a newlywed with her husband and their chocolate lab, Milka.
Kelly Biolos, Stylist & Office Unicorn
Growing up in San Clemente, California (the Spanish Village by the Sea), I developed a love and appreciation for our beautiful coastline, arts, and unique architecture. I inherited a curiosity for interior design from my mom at an early age. After some years spent in college, I got married and began our family. So fortunate to be a mom to 3 incredible daughters; Piper, Saylor, and Ryder, and one awesome son, River. My husband Matt, started a surfboard company just after high school that has taken us to surf-related destinations around the globe, furthering my passion for textiles, unique design styles, and architecture. Our family loves skiing and snowboarding at our home in mammoth and spending the holidays there together. I am an absolute animal lover...we have horses, chickens, and two big dogs- Bleu and Lincoln. I'm a multi-tasking, get it done and do it well- kind of girl, who loves every stage of the design process, working for the sisters and being a part of this great team!
Beverly Twitty, Purchasing & Operations Coordinator
Beverly always knew that she wanted a career that involved creativity and design. After graduating from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism/Advertising, she landed a job with an office furniture company in their advertising department. In order to learn the company’s products, she was placed in the sales and design department and Beverly knew she had found where she belonged. From there Beverly went on to hold many different positions in the interior design field. Her past experiences range from managing a trade showroom to retail interior design sales to office management and purchasing.She considers herself lucky to have answered an ad to join the Sisters as purchasing assistant. Beverly loves the camaraderie and professionalism of our tight group and appreciates the positive energy in the office. A native southerner, Beverly and her husband Greg moved to San Diego in 2000, where they have raised two sons. This past spring they celebrated the marriage of their oldest son and welcomed a daughter inlaw to the family. On weekends or vacations, you can find Beverly andGreg playing tourist to all that SoCal has to offer. They love visiting National Parks and museums, attending local theatre and are always up to try the latest restaurant. Equally happy relaxing at home, Beverly is an avid sports fan. She is willing to watch almost any sport, but preferably cheering on her beloved Tarheels.
And a big THANK YOU to all the consultants we work with to help make our dream job a reality!