Interior Design Studio

Quality over quantity + keeping projects on schedule and budget + 100% passion

SERVICES:

Design & Reconstruction

A full-service design, from initial consultation to finished interior:
• space layout development
• budget calculation & management
• construction supervision
• selection of furniture & lighting
• custom-made cabinetry including kitchen
• furniture & lighting installation
• interior styling & photoshoot

Design Consultation

A question & answer session via email to help you with specific design questions. It's not a design plan for your space, it's my recommendation for your design dilemma based on my design education and local experience. I might recommend local products and services but it's mostly a conceptual answer to your design question.
2,000 CZK for 1 question

Styling & Photoshoot

Styling your space with the accessories, lamps, plants, art and other small accents to reflect your personality. It's the last stage of designing a space, and does not include purchasing furniture. It might include:
• antiques and accessories shopping
• commissioning artists
• organizing and decluttering the space
• staging the space for photoshoot

Meet the designer

I'm Tanja Schreck, a U.S.-trained interior designer, now based in Prague, Czech Republic. I've been working both for U.S. hospitality firms and locally at my company Schreck Design.

I hold a Master of Arts degree in Interior Design from The George Washington University; and additionally took a year of the Master of Fine Arts Program at New York School of Interior Design. I'm also certified as a green designer with LEED v.4.

I strive for a personal approach in design, prioritizing quality over
quantity, keeping projects on schedule and on budget.

I'm a passionate designer, a mother of two, and a world traveler.

To see my credentials press HERE

Interiors Portfolio

Leasing Center & Gym located in Burke, Virginia (USA),
done with Bandura Design.
Leasing Center & Offices located in Alexandria, Virginia (USA),
done with Bandura Design.
Historical-building apartment reconstruction & design
in Prague, Czech Republic
Historical-building apartment reconstruction & design
in Prague, Czech Republic
Home office reconstruction & design
in Prague, Czech Republic
Ford Transit Camper Van reconstruction & design
in Prague, Czech Republic
Co-working Space reception reconstruction & design
in Prague, Czech Republic
Master bedroom reconstruction & design
in Prague, Czech Republic
Master bedroom & bathroom reconstruction & design
in Prague, Czech Republic

Furniture Restoration

Re-upholstery of antique chair (ca. 19th century), Prague
Here you can see a typical re-upholstery process of chairs with springs. Contact us if you would like to have a unique piece of a furniture with a history. We can hunt down an old piece, and then re-upholster it to fit your interiors and style.

What clients say about SCHRECK Design:

Wei-Hai Chu
Historical building apartment redesign & reconstruction, 2023
Tanja took all the headache away from me in managing the redesign and renovation of my apartment. She managed all the suppliers and workers. Put together the budget and tracked that meticulously. Oversaw all the furniture purchasing, both custom made as well as store bought. Any other renovations and improvements she handled. The project was finished within the agreed time table, with any delays well communicated and resolved. Her budgeting was precise and on target with the built in reserve that was agreed. A project like this (and any project) always has unforeseen obstacles. She always resolved everything with grace, calmness and tenacity.

Tanja has a great eye. She put together a design that matched with what I would like for about 90%. The remaining 10% we discussed extensively and in almost all cases she made me see things I would not have thought about. I am extremely pleased about the result. The furniture, the color of the curtains, wallpaper, layout are all things that worked out perfectly and I had no clue about these things. The placement of my paintings she nailed it spot on! The end result is wonderful and I still look around my place with pride.

I recommend Tanja highly. Any other project I might have in the future I would not hesitate and have her do it.

Casey Phelps
Design & reconstruction of home office and bedroom, 2023, 2022
I've worked with Tanja on two large projects in my flat (office and bedroom). To say I'm satisfied would be an understatement! From design to implementation Tanja is there every step of the way. I'm very busy with work and really needed someone who would be able to project manage from beginning to end. She works with quality carpenters, contractors and suppliers (carpets, furniture, wall paper specialists and light fixtures amongst others) and helps to coordinate them all (which is for me as important as her great design sense!).

During the design phase she listens to what you want and tailors the room and design to your specifications, however, she brings her knowhow, great sense of style and lots of suggestions you would never think of. Tanja's suggestions are usually the right ones, even if it takes me some time for me to come around to an idea. Tanja is very patient and willing to mix and match during the design phase to find the perfect fit for me.

She does a great job with color/texture and innovative ideas to make spaces more inviting, comfortable as well as functional! She notices the smallest detail and if something isn't done to her satisfaction she will make sure it gets done the right way so that your room will look great for many years to come.
Kate & Jeremy
Studio apartment construction & design for rent, 2022
We found Tanja by a happy coincidence on Instagram and just got inspired by the original furniture transformations and variety of her experiences.

Tanja carefully listened to our needs and inspiration, advised on color pallet and furniture arrangement. The project presentation was perfect and clear, we could easily envision how the apartment would look like. All that within a modest budget and mostly IKEA and Jysk furniture, it was an investment apartment studio.

The result went out brilliant. Tanja was always helpful, considerate of our choices, reactive with suggestions. She supervised the entire renovation process with her excellent construction team workers who adapted the whole way through and were able to help where the IKEA installation services just abandoned the task. We love how the apartment looks and we were even jealous of not being able to live their on our own because of the newborn.

We would recommend Tanja's services to anyone in need of a cozy, modern and comfortable interior design and construction work. She is very easy going and competent and the whole renovation journey is just full of pleasure and excitement. She is taking care of everything behind the scenes while you just enjoy the project in process.
Mathias Vanluchene
Co-working entrance / reception area redesign & new construction, 2021, 2022
We asked Tanja for a complete redesign of the entrance hall of our co-working space, which also included the construction of 4 call booths. She transformed the place from a boring white room to something very stylish and modern.

She was in charge from the beginning to the end and also coordinated with construction people. She brought in her team of experts and even got an artist to cover the walls with murals. We are really happy with the design work and the execution.

I would definitely recommend working with Tanja!





Amanda Preston
Campervan redesign & reconstruction, 2020
I am blown away by SCHRECK DESIGN. From Tanja's professional approach, her creative ideas, yet her respect to what I wanted, to her communication and keeping her promises. Wow!

She met with me to show progress drawings, was detailed and gave me alternatives to fabrics, colors, prices and kept a good eye on the manufacturing process.

She helped save money and visited the builders, sending me progress photos.

I cannot praise her enough for designing and managing the process. My campervan was old and boring and now is a miniature dream home!

I give Tanja of SCHRECK DESIGN a HUGE thank you for a terrific job!

How It Works: Full Service

Please contact Schreck Design to get a design fee proposal tailored to your needs. SIGN UP HERE
1
INITIAL MEETING
1-hour meeting by phone to review your project scope, timing and budget.
2
DESIGN FEE PROPOSAL
Space photos and floor plan with dimensions are required to prepare the quote.
3
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Site visit is required after the prepayment is made.
Design development takes about 4 weeks depending on the designer availability and complexity of your project.
4
FINAL DESIGN APPROVAL
Space visualizations, furniture & finish specifications, construction drawings, budget and timing are to be approved prior starting any work.
5
EXECUTION
Scheduling construction works, managing budget and timing, furniture & lighting installation, styling.
How It Works: Design Consultation
Example of one question:
which kitchen floor tiles to select?
one question
Please send your request via the sign-up form below. Cost is 2,000 CZK / one question.
SIGN UP HERE
via email
Please send up to 3 images of your space via email as an attachment.
respond within a week
Allow a maximum of one week for a response via email.

Contact:

Tanja Schreck

Phone:
+420.774.975.810
E-mail: tanja@schreckdesign.com

Profile and Furniture photo credit: Natalia Hirshfeld Photography
All photo and video materials belong to their owners and are used for demonstration purposes only. Please do not use them in commercial projects.