OUR STORY
Tailored Designs’ owner, Sara Scott, had a passion for interior spaces that started when her parents were building a custom home in her adolescence. Sara fostered that passion as early on as high school when a teacher offered to create an independent study class for her.
Now with a degree, certifications, accredations, and over fifteen years of experience, she hopes to bring clients the best design experience possible. Sara loves getting to know her clients, learning how their current space no longer works for them, and then creating a unique space that is truly tailored to them.
meet our tailored team
OWNER / PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
sara scott
After highschool, Sara chose to follow her design passion at East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) with a specific kitchen and bath course of study that is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
Out of college, Sara got her start at a high-end kitchen and bath showroom where she learned all the ins and outs of cabinetry. In 2011, Sara moved back to Charlotte to work as a designer and project coordinator at a remodeling firm. For six years she grew her knowledge in product selection and all the intricacies of remodeling.
In 2017 Sara started Tailored Designs as a play on her daughter's name, Taylor.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
JONATHAN scott
Before managing the operations end of Tailored Designs, Jonathan spent twelve years establishing and running the Charlotte branch of his family’s forty year old coffee company before its sale in 2019.
Jonathan has a B.S. in accounting from UNC Wilmington where he was also a student-athlete pole vaulter. After his time at UNCW he went on to obtain his MBA from Coastal Carolina University where he also coached Pole vaulting.
DESIGN ASSISTANT
candace ALMOND
Candace joined the Tailored team in January of 2022. Candace and Sara are sisters and make design magic together. Candace works to create our detail drawings on our drawing software from floor plans to electrical plans. She puts design boards together and keeps us organized and assists with on site meetings.
Candace has an art background and enjoys making pottery. She loves the beach and trying all the new restaurants in Charlotte.
CERTIFICATIONS
Through these specialized credentials, Sara has in-depth technical knowledge of residential construction, and the most up-to-date design expertise. This means that plans and specifications created by Tailored Designs can be easily interpreted by contractors, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and installers.
CERTIFIED KITCHEN DESIGNER
The Certified Kitchen Designer specializes in design, planning, and execution of residential kitchens and holds extensive knowledge of building codes, appliances, and mechanical systems, emphasizing consumer health and safety. This National Kitchen and Bath (NKBA) certification is a hallmark for industry professionals and requires seven years of experience, 60 hours of approved education, and then 20 hours of continuing education per two year cycle.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN CERTIFIED
UDC Professionals are skilled remodelers recognized by the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI). UDCP-certified professionals are experts in ADA building codes, and are skilled in universal design, which is the composition of an environment that can be used to the greatest extent by all people regardless of age, size, ability or disability. This certification requires 10 hours of continuing education per year.