Work Hard, Play Hard, Live Well

Elevated Interiors for Exceptional Living

Our Design Philosophy 

At Sonia Barney Design our goal is to make living well the primary focus of the space.

We strive to:
  • Understand the unique active lifestyle of each of our clients
  • Provide customized design solutions to fit our clients functional needs 
  • Elevate our client's spaces to promote health and happiness
  • Educate our clients and give them confidence to make decisions
  • Deliver an enjoyable, stress-free process so you can sleep well at night
  • Guide through the design phase and hand-pick options catered to your needs and interests
  • Empower clients to make the right investments in their home or work space​​

When you choose Sonia Barney Design you get our 20+ years of combined experience in art, design, and construction and our unmatched creativity to make your space uniquely yours. 

Communication is key with our design projects. Included within our larger package options, all Sonia Barney Design clients receive a printed Design Book with all the details of your project at your fingertips.

Meet Sonia Barney

I'm Sonia Barney, Owner and Principal Designer

​I’m a designer, plain and simple.  I have a strong math-minded, nerdy side that may not be typical in Interior Designers.  I love to solve problems - I prefer designing kitchen cabinets in CAD to fluffing pillows.  My design solutions are organized and balanced.  Details and quality bring me joy.  

I’m an expert in my field, that means I’m always learning, investing and honing my skills.  You can trust me to advise you, I’ll be honest, punctual and have an empathetic listening ear.  I have your best interests at heart. 

My down-to-earth personality will make you comfortable.  I create client relationships with integrity, telling the truth is more important than my ego.  I love working with clients who are ready to invest in the right solution and quality design.  
I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho and graduated from a fully accredited Interior Design Program (previously referred to as FIDER) in 2006.  I worked as a high-end kitchen and bath Designer in Scottsdale, Arizona before returning to Idaho to teach Interior Design at my alma mater and raise my two special needs boys.

Sonia Barney Design became official in 2015 when I realized that if I wanted my career to flexible with my family needs I would have to build it myself. And it has surpassed by wildest dreams.  I’m so proud and grateful everyday I get to share my passion for elevating designs and creating a positive impact in peoples lives. I continue to run a family-oriented business, inside and outside, not just in design but in the culture with my employees and clients.  
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Meet the SBD Team

Sheila Edmond
Office Administrator

Sheila joined our team in early 2021 after moving from California. Her love of organization and processes plus her shared love of nerding over Excel spreadsheets made her a perfect addition to the SBD team as our office administrator and product procurement specialist. One thing we love about Sheila is that she is always willing to help wherever an extra set of hands are needed.  When she’s not at work, she enjoys taking care of her family, serving in her church, reading and baking. 

Brelynne Gunderson  
​Designer

Brelynne hails from our lovely Idaho and is the embodiment of a true artist. She loves a good stroll in nature, spending time with her family and friends, and exploring her creativity. She has a long background in fine art, graphic design, and now interior design and drafting-- which skills come in very handy at SBD. Her favorite interior design style is Japanese modern, which has a focus on nature, includes clean lined furniture mixed with rustic, imperfect elements and sometimes has a dark and moody color palette.