GET TO KNOW: LIZZIE BOSTON
WAV Designer Lizzie Boston
We are excited to announce that WAV designer Lizzie Boston has been promoted to FF&E Specialist. In her new role, she will oversee the selection and implementation of interior finishes, fixtures, and equipment for both our residential and commercial projects. She has been an integral part of our Interiors Studio since joining the team in 2021. We sat down with Lizzie to talk about her interests, inspirations, and what drives her creativity.
What are the benefits of working for a firm the size of WAV?
The people! I love leaning on the knowledge of others who are more experienced than me. We help each other solve design conundrums and provide fresh takes on things. Variation of project types. I really enjoy getting to work on residential, commercial, and healthcare projects.
Having the space to store all the samples. Having the amount of samples on hand that we do makes it easier to bring a scheme to life. We have so many wallpaper, tile, and wood flooring samples that I can quickly and more efficiently do my job well.
What has been your favorite WAV project to work on to date and why?
The Garden Trace Home. This project stands out because it was a true collaboration between the client, Abby, and me. We all actively contributed to every decision, from fabrics and paint colors to the final furniture selections.
During our design meetings, we would sit on the conference room floor, spreading out and playing with different fabric and paint swatches. Working with this particular client was an absolute joy because she has inherently wonderful taste. Collaborating so closely allowed us to create a space that genuinely looks and feels like a reflection of her.
When I look at the project photography now, it always brings a smile to my face. No one else has a lavender bedroom paired with those specific Schumacher drapes! I love nothing more than seeing a client’s unique personality shine through the final design.
Favorite part of the design process?
Inspiration booklets and pulling together fabrics and finishes for a finishes meeting.
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
While on vacation! I make a point to Google the best neighborhoods, hotels, bars, restaurants, furniture stores, etc. I take tons of pictures and bring them home to see how I might be able to use what I've seen on a project. It's so much fun for me to see how different furniture stores across the US or abroad set up their vignettes.
Favorite place you have ever traveled to and why?
Jackson Hole, WY — I love spending time outdoors and hiking, which made this particular trip with my family so special. I also spent time exploring the local design stores and had a blast seeing how local designers staged their stores and what decor they sold.
Nepal — I studied abroad here one summer. I loved backpacking through the country and making friends with the locals.
Doha, Qatar — Technically, I’ve been here twice. I stopped here on my layover to and from Nepal. We did a tour of the city, and I loved seeing the traditional Arabic architecture along side the ultra modern skyscrapers. The wealthy port city had mega yachts along side incredibly detailed corrals with white stallions on the streets. It was so different from what I’m used to!
Personal design aesthetic in three words?
Classic, natural, timeless
Piece of advice you received early in your career that still applies?
"Nothing is original, but our goal is to create something no one's ever seen before."
These are actually two different quotes from two different people in my life that I mashed together. A professor in college told us once in a lecture, “Nothing is original.” Her point was that everyone draws inspiration from something they’ve seen before. Years later, Clay Adams told me, “Our job is to create something no one's ever done before.” This is also true because we want our work to stand apart from others' work and to "wow” clients with a design.
I found the juxtaposition between the two quotes interesting. To me, both are true.
