We value our clients and commit to excellence at each stage of every project.
Celebrating over 30 years in the industry, our founder, Gail Carlson, set out to create fully furnished interiors with a vision that rises above the ordinary. Our team is committed to partnering with you every step of the way. We believe the creative process should never lose sight of who you are and how you live. We respect and value our client relationships. We prioritize the proper project phasing for timelines, accuracy, and exceptional results. Let us inspire you and bring your vision to life!
Gail Carlson Brundage
Originating Founder
Amanda Massengale
lead Interior Designer
Studio G welcomes lead interior designer, Amanda Massengale. Amanda’s design style blends creativity with refined expertise to craft spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal. Her approach ensures that each space reflects the unique lifestyle, needs, and personality of her clients who live in them. With a passion for luxury design, she skillfully layers the details using multiple textures and soft tones to create environments that exude understated elegance.
A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Amanda holds a Bachelors Degree in Interior Design and 6 years of experience in residential interior design. Amanda strives to balance beauty and functionality, delivering living spaces that are as inviting as they are visually striking.
Adrienne Deiparine
lead Interior Designer • Allied ASID
Studio G's lead interior designer, Adrienne Deiparine, has nurtured a passion for the arts and design since childhood. That passion is the driving force for her enthusiastic and thoughtful approach to curating each client’s dream home. She believes strongly in the power of good design, its ability to influence our mental health and lifestyle, and that every home should tell a story of each individual’s style and personality.
Upon graduating from the College of Architecture at Clemson University, Adrienne has accumulated over 8 years of experience in AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop. As a lead project designer, she finds joy and fulfillment in crafting an interior space that exudes warmth, harmony, and enduring style.
Renan Guedes-Reed
Architectural designer & Interior Designer
Studio G's architectural designer & interior designer, Renan, is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and a graduate of architecture and urban design from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio. With 10 years of experience in commercial & residential technical drawings using AutoCAD and 3D modeling software, Renan brings an architectural background to Studio G's design team. Renan brings interior concepts to life with his artistic and architectural vision. Renan’s formal education in architecture assists the design team in all project phases, from initial conceptualization to technical and presentation drawings.
Renan’s interests include sustainable interior design in architecture and construction methods. His thoughtful approach to interior design and architecture, combined with his training and experience, contributes a valuable component to the Studio G Home design team.
Robert Rider
Operations • showroom manager
Studio G’s operations & showroom manager, Robert Rider, has been a leader in the retail industry for over 30 years. Robert brings his dedicated background to various positions on our team, including store management, interior design, furniture sales, and customer service.
Robert has always focused on the finer points of design, holding a major in graphic design and a minor in art history from Ringling College of Art & Design. Most recently, Robert was a Store Manager for Norris Furniture & Interiors of Sarasota. Prior to that, he provided interior design services at Baer’s Furniture of Sarasota. Robert’s retail history is extensive, with over 26 years of experience with Burdines and Macy’s Department Stores of Florida, where he held positions as creative director and director of visual merchandising for their flagship store in Miami, Florida.
Andrea Hillebrand
Content Creator • Social Media manager
Studio G & Shibui at Home’s content creator and social media manager, Andrea Hillebrand, brings over 30 years of professional experience to every project. A renowned Sarasota photographer, Andrea has the ability to see beyond the lens and capture the true essence of her subjects. She orchestrates each photo shoot with artistry, allowing her to create authentic and transformative imagery as our social media strategist and storyteller.
Specializing in on-location photo shoots using the latest technology, Andrea combines her strengths in concept creation, styling, and art direction to craft compelling visual stories for our Instagram and Facebook pages. Her depth of experience ensures that not only the content reflects our design aesthetic, but that it thoughtfully portrays our client projects and the unique talents of each member of our team. Among her many talents, you will also find Andrea at our Shibui at Home location as a sales & design consultant.