Barbara Eberlein, ASID

Company: Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.
1809 Delancey Place
Rear Entrance
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6606 map
Phone: (215) 790-0300
Email: b.eberlein@eberlein.com
Website: www.eberlein.com

Designer Profile

Exuberance, refinement, sophistication, expression… Barbara Eberlein has dedicated her career to these characteristics so essential to the creation of fine interiors. Her firm produces a broad range of exceptional projects that reflect the aesthetic goals of diverse clients with meticulous attention to materials and details. Barbara founded the firm in 1984 and is responsible for design direction and master planning.
An influential voice in the region’s dynamic design community, she orchestrates the efforts of her professional staff, creating memorable environments in a wide range of aesthetic styles. The firm enjoys a national reputation for expertise in the restoration of significant historic structures of the 19th and early 20th centuries that capture the grace and beauty of the past.

The firm’s work has been published extensively in trade and consumer press and Barbara has received numerous awards for design excellence from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) including their “Designer of Distinction” award. Educated in the classics, history and art, and being an inveterate traveler constantly absorbing the aesthetic richness of the world, Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge to her lifelong passion for interior design. She is a sought-after lecturer on classical architecture and design and holds leadership roles in prominent organizations devoted to arts and culture.

Barbara’s fondest accolades come from clients who say there’s no place like home…and that makes Barbara Eberlein honored to do what she does.

Services Offered

Collaboration with Architects, Contractors and Artisans
Interior design is an integral part of the multifaceted team that creates great architectural environments. From the inception of each project, we utilize decades of experience working closely with other accomplished professionals in related fields, blending aesthetic vision with streamlined production.
Comprehensive Interior Design and Planning
We listen carefully to our clients’ needs, then translate those into richly detailed designs, exploring the myriad possibilities of the architecture and environment. Our comprehensive capabilities address master planning, space analysis, architectural detailing, design development, building materials and products specification, custom cabinetry and millwork, kitchen and bath design, electrical and lighting concepts, full scale purchasing services and on-site coordination.

Collections Development for Antiques and Art
We believe that the enjoyment and appreciation of interior environments are immeasurably enriched by the skillful presentation of unique objects and collections. We possess distinct expertise in the history of decorative arts from the 17th century to the 21st, as well as knowledge of the market and methods for acquiring significant pieces. We guide our clients through research, education, evaluation, acquisition and integration. To be surrounded by art and antiques is a great privilege, so we focus on building “living” collections that explore our clients’ passions and express their interests in a meaningful way.

Awards & Publications

Periodicals
Architectural Digest
Before & After: The Lehigh University President's Home
Interiors Magazine
Design in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Makeover Magician; Enter the Sophisticated Bathroom; Worth the Wait; Into the East; What Dreams Are Made Of; Foreign Accents; Breaking Point: Kids and Antiques
Philadelphia Magazine
High Times at Target; Ardrossan Everafter; People to Watch; Cool Room; Who's My Designer; Makovers: Great Scott; My Favorite Room; Past, Perfect; The House That Ate Bryn Mawr; A Perfect Match
Philadelphia Magazine Home & Garden
On the Walls; Something Old; High Society
Philadelphia Style Magazine
It's a Small World; Rooms with Style
Real Philly
Prime Time for Her Design
Books
Comfort Colors; Dining Rooms; Interiors In Blue; Interiors In Red; Interiors In Yellow; Showcase of Interior Design I; Showcase of Interior Design II; Spectacular Homes of Greater Philadelphia