About

With 30+ years of experience in the Interior Design industry for 30 year (25+ years as A.M.S. INTERIORS), Arlene's portfolio includes a wide variety of experience in international, corporate, small business, new, and remodeled home projects. While in College, she received a travel abroad scholarship to engage with the architecture students in Belgium for four weeks during her studies. Earning a BFA Degree in Interior Design at the University of Kansas included a 4th year thesis study with the School of Architecture.  Arlene's career began with an international designer John Coultis of Coultis and Associates. Mr. Coultis was a student of the 

elite Parsons School of Design in New York in the 1950's. During her 6-year tenure, Arlene was the only designer on staff. While there, her work included vacation homes in Sea Island, Georgia, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mackinaw Island, Michigan. Banks, foundations, private plane interiors, and the Wichita Boathouse were all local projects in Kansas. She was also very involved the year-long design contract with F&M Banks in Tulsa Oklahoma, remodeling three branches and one design-build branch which included many high end and custom design applications requiring travel to design centers in Los Angeles, New York, and Dallas. Internationally, Arlene was elected to be the interior designer of the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco. Arlene developed numerous design-build networks and apprenticed under custom furniture craftsmen, upholsterers, metal-smiths, welders, textile and painting artists, electricians, architects, custom rug manufacturers, to include communications and visits with fabric manufacturers in Germany. She 

earned her American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Professional status in 1992. This professional status is only given to a designer who qualifies through NCIDQ(National Council of Interior Designers Qualification) requiring a degree in Interior Design, a minimum of two years work experience, and passing the rigorous and varied tests in design and drawing abilities, building codes, construction methods, and materials and processes. 

A.M.S. Interiors, an interior design consultation business, established in Fort Collins, Colorado on July 7, 1997. Arlene's reputation of integrity by working honestly, efficiently, and economically with contractors and owners while problem solving in the client's best interest, remains strong (see the testimonials page). Working in commercial and residential interiors consulting many clients with respect to differing styles, preferences, and budgets. Read more about her various services she provides on the Services page. 

Arlene's portfolio reflects her clients unique design needs, desires and satisfaction. She works closely with the owner's contractor and their preferred resources whenever possible.  Arlene advises clients as to how best use her design services, sometimes, for example, first often providing resources for the client to investigate. They then would bring their options to the table and she will, at that point, advise further. She is also available to consult DIYers in brainstorming the "how to" in getting a project started, re-deemed, or finished. 

Arlene says, "I am honored that you are considering my  services to help you obtain your dreams for your living spaces, and I thank you in advance for trusting me with your beloved home or business. I also understand that some clients have a DIY approach to their project but need some defined design expertise. I am here to help in whatever capacity you desire of my professional interior design insight and project management skills. Email me at arlene@amsinteriors.net with your questions and inquiries. I look forward to meeting you!"