About me.

Hi there! I’m Tara, the design and construction enthusiast behind Emerald Ridge Design. I work with my partner, builder, best friend, and husband Jesse. We are living our best life in beautiful southern Oregon with our adorable 11 lb Aussiedoodle, Ruby.

We are privileged to live right on the majestic Rogue River, which definitely inspires my creative process. I love bringing elements of the natural world into my work, and using them in fresh new ways.

Though I specialize in architectural rendering, I’ve been attached to the construction field my entire life. My enthusiasm for creative construction came from my dad. I have the fondest memories of following him around on his projects, watching him pour over hand drawn plans as he made sure he got every detail perfect.

Some years later those creative seeds flourished and I discovered my own passion for design and construction. I followed my heart and have experienced the building industry at every level, from large commercial style projects to helping a family restore their roof after a disaster. These projects, no matter the size, have given me the opportunity to grow in my knowledge and love of this field.

My favorite part? The people. I love helping someone see their vision become a reality and see them living life in a space they can truly call ‘home’. I also love working on larger projects with professionals. The collaborative dynamic is exhilarating. Learning, growing, and problem-solving as part of a professional team is both rewarding and fulfilling.

I learn from everyone I work with and have made lifelong friends along the way. I don’t believe in imposing my design sensibilities on you. It’s your home, your space, your vision, your life. I just want to give you the tools and confidence to see that vision become a reality.

Have a project in mind? Contact me! I look forward to collaborating together soon.

Let’s do this!