Behind SaltWave Creative
About Rachel
I enjoy living at the beach, where the salty air and rhythm of the ocean inspire my creativity and sense of design. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the University of Maryland and have spent nearly three decades in the art and design world.
With my experience in interior design, I’m dedicated to helping people live and work in environments that feel both beautiful and functional. Through careful planning, organizing, and thoughtful editing, I help clients reimagine their homes and create spaces that support how they truly want to live. My goal is to make design approachable- transforming everyday rooms into places that feel effortless, intentional, and uniquely personal.
In addition to my interior design consulting, I also work as a graphic designer, creating both digital and print projects for small businesses and organizations. From logos and branding to brochures, booklets, and marketing materials, I combine thoughtful design with clear communication to help clients present their message with confidence and style.
Alongside my design consulting, I teach hands-on art history classes for kids and teens, blending creativity with learning in a way that helps young artists connect to the stories and techniques behind great art. Whether I’m designing a home, guiding a client through a room refresh, or teaching art to students around my kitchen table, I’m passionate about helping people see the beauty and potential in their spaces and in their own creativity.
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Testimonials
“Rachel was a pleasure to work with on multiple room refreshes. She created an organized vision that was easy for me to execute. Her design plans were so well written it was as if she was in the room with me.” -Tanya A.
“I highly recommend working with Rachel. She can transform any idea into a creative, yet professional, masterpiece. Utilizing her skill has allowed our nonprofit to focus our energy on what we do best. Rachel’s work has added value to our organization but helping increase the clarity and consistency of our messaging. Rachel is so easy to work with. Her positive attitude and ability to understand our needs produced results far beyond my expectations. I can’t overstate how much I recommend her work. ” -Kristen D.
“Rachel is extremely talented and helped me design and set up our business from the ground up. She listened carefully, created our brochure, and designed our logo- I love it! I’m exceedingly impressed and highly recommend her for any ministry or business seeking clear, professional design. ” -Grant L.