Transform Your Home Into Your Sanctuary
Sanctuary Design
Classic Interior Design Services-
Transform your private residence or business into a place that reflects your own personal style. From a simple color consultation to enhance your existing furnishings or artistic inspiration of something vibrantly fresh and new for you. Whether a diminutive flat, large estate or
commercial space, we’ll work closely together to provide creativity, space planning, and suggestions for custom furnishings, color choices and full-scale design implementation.
Event Design Services-
Imagine a very private and romantic table for two in your home or on your veranda, perfect for that special night, marriage proposal, or intimate celebration, accented with crystal goblets, silver & crisp white linen. Simple and elegant… Or a beautiful Tuscan countryside styled garden party, filled with candles, fresh cut flowers, baskets of fruits and brightly colored linens… A dreamy fairy tale like pavilion draped in gossamer with luminaries, and pillows of Moroccan silk & silver compotes overflowing with ripe fruits, your own exotic paradise… Highlight your summer with a festive & formal or informal New England clambake at the seaside with tables dressed with sculptural Shells & glass chargers… An intimate wedding reception or wedding with lacy luminaries, fresh green topiaries, citrus centerpieces and pews in bloom.
Let me help you design and create your party, reception or event that will become a most special & unique affair for you and your guests.
One of my specialties is that I love color! I adore the use of striking and interesting colors in my designs, whether it’s a simple monochromatic scheme reflecting the seaside landscape with the lovely tones of sand, pebbles,
sea grasses and water… so elegant and understated, or a vibrant and bold upscale Euro palette with juicy mango, kiwi, balmy yellows and crisp blues… or a sensual and mysterious array of exotic jewel tones that invite you into
the space. I have many various interests that I bring to my designs.
I have a fondness for lovely old things, antiques, interesting found objects,unusual textiles and glassware, but I also have a strong appreciation and love for contemporary design as well, and it’s courageous use of color, clean lines and pleasurable styling. I lovingly bring all of these elements to the designs I create for
my clients’ homes, events and businesses.
I look forward to working with you and helping your create a space that you feel truly reflects your own personal style.
Be well,
Priscilla O’Kelly Wilkinson PDRA CWC
Proprietor Sanctuary Design
Serving the Carrabassett Valley Region & Greater Portland
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1988
What is your primary product or service?
Interior Design and Event Design
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
From a very early age I was always interested in interior design and decorating. I was fortunate to have been raised around artists and designers. My grandfather, Frederick E. Kelley was a designer & builder of custom log cabins in New England and my family is filled with generations of builders and artists. I apprenticed in my younger days to become an interior decorator and have decorated hundreds of private residences, commercial venues, and events over the past 20 years.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I am a native of Portland, Maine but have had the wonderful opportunity to travel, live & work in many areas over the past 14 years, which only broadened my design skills. Each and every city we lived in brought new and exciting challenges with decorating. While living in the mountains of Vermont in more recent years, I not only discovered the warm, richness of lodge styled homes, but I also had the chance to travel frequently to the amazing city of Montreal, QC. where I gained an even stronger adoration for the bold, snappy use of color they are so fond of. I lovingly bring all of these elements to the designs I create for my clients’ homes and businesses.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
My office is located in Sugarloaf, Maine.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Private Office
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa/Mastercard/Personal Checks
Which areas do you service?
Serving the Carrabassett Valley (Sugarloaf Region) and Greater Portland, Maine
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sanctuary Design is owned and operated by Priscilla O'Kelly Wilkinson
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
by appointment only