Michelle Nettles
Her clients describe her as creative and professional, talented and helpful, friendly and approachable. A graduate of the FIDER accredited University of Georgia, with a BFA in Interior Design, Michelle has worked in various aspects of the Interior Design field. In addition to hotel and restaurant design, decorating model homes, and working with an architect designing new estate homes, Michelle has worked with homebuilders, helping new homeowners through the design process, including fixture, finish , and color selection. Her real love, however, is working with clients to make their home inviting, comfortable and beautiful, and has done this for several years in various formats. It is with great pleasure Michelle returns to independent interior design where she can offer clients her design expertise, a wide and proven set of associates to lend their talents, as well as a wide variety of furnishings and accessories to fit most all tastes and budgets. The goal is to make your home a place you love spending time in, and sharing with your family and friends.
A proud and devoted Hokie fan, Michelle is also a graduate of Virginia Tech and loves watching her team compete in most any arena. College football is a passion. Her life experiences include teaching high school science in Central Virginia. With a M.Ed. from Virginia Commonwealth University, her teaching continues as she educates her clients on the design rationale she uses to transform their rooms. Her analytical side makes her very detail oriented and well organized to see your projects through. Michelle is a member of the Atlanta Designers’ Network and an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
Michelle is the wife of Bill E, a construction executive, and is the mother of 2 wonderful children: Melanie, also a graduate of Virginia Tech and HR manager for USG in Stockton, California, and Lee, a business major at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
Kass Wilson 
A lifelong fascination with depth of color, texture and dimension was Kass’ inspiration to focus on decorative finishes. As a result, in the early 1990’s, her company, Wallstreat, was born. With a passion for nature and a flair for the unconventional, she combines multiple mediums and techniques that create innovative effects on surfaces that are both visual and tactile. Each project is viewed as a blank canvas. It is an opportunity to either draw attention to the main design features of a space or sometimes even create one. No two are the same. She is always on a quest to discover new applications and ways to utilize artistic finishes. Kass says, “Success for me is when you want to touch my surfaces!”
Her talent is the result of years of dedicated study. You will find her work featured in many publications, show homes and galleries. She has received numerous awards from the Fauxcademy of Decorative Arts. But, her true love is as a skilled speaker and teacher. As a published author, her book shares many “tricks of the trade” for those who are adventurous and want to try some techniques on their own. Most of her articles and public speaking engagements are discussions about innovative ways to incorporate unpredictable finishes into design projects. “I would like to change the conventional mode of thinking that comes to mind when you hear “faux finish”. It is no longer sponging, ragging or color washing acres of walls or merely glazing cabinets. It is the imaginative use of the right technique, in the right colors, in the right place. Good design will follow the trends. GREAT design will set the trends!” www.kasswilson.com
Jose Espana
Espana Contracting, LLC is a full service, licensed and insured residential painting company specializing in remodeling and beautifying homes in Gwinnett County and throughout the Atlanta area. Jose Espana and his team of professionals have been improving homes for over 20 years. They pride themselves in diligently servicing their customers’ needs, and consistently deliver the highest standards in quality, reliability, service and value.
Jose confirms that 60% of a quality painting project takes place before his team applies any paint at all. Detailed cleaning, scraping, caulking, patching and sanding are all part of a high quality paint prep. Espana Contracting ensures that all painting surfaces are in the best condition and ready to receive paint for a high quality and long lasting application.
Jose, a native of Guatemala, has been in the US for 24 years and received his citizenship in 1993. A former Maryland resident, he & his wife Kayla, moved to Lawrenceville in 2003. They have two teenage daughters, Lisa and Emily. Jose is a Worship Leader and Youth Leader at Salem Christian Church in Lawrenceville. He also enjoys cruising on his motorcycle.
Espana Contracting understands the level of investment in every client’s home, and commits to a high quality project and experience for each home owner. For a FREE estimate, you can visit their website: EspanaContracting.com and also call 770-780-2780.
Our Services
- Consultations
-Paint
-Color
-Space Planning - Furniture Selection and Procurement
-Custom Upholstery
-Re upholstery
-Case Goods - Custom Soft Goods
-Window Treatments
- Custom Bedding, Pillows - Flooring: Rugs, Carpeting, Tile, Wood
- Custom Wall Treatments and Coverings
-Decorative Painting
-Faux Artistry
-Wall Paper - Art and Accessories
- Lighting
- Shades, Shutters, Blinds
- Finish selection for renovation and new construction
- Custom fabrics (Choose your own colors and patterns)
- Bath Renovations
- Kitchen Renovations
- Custom Closets and Organization
- AutoCAD
