Even good design can feel incomplete.
Interior design that begins with experience.
Curate is Thrive Architects' experiential interior design division. We approach interiors the same way Thrive approaches architecture - starting with how the space will be lived in.
This isn't about laying in style.
It's about designing the experience from the inside out.
Leading Our Interior Design Studio
Beth M. Bokelman, Director of Interior Design
With more than 25 years of experience, Beth Bokelman brings seasoned leadership and a refined design perspective to every project. Her portfolio spans luxury residential, design-build, and commercial interiors, where she leads both interior design and interior architectural scope with clarity and precision.
Beth directs projects from early visioning and programming through construction completion, translating client goals into cohesive, buildable design solutions. She understands that great interiors must do more than look beautiful—they must align with budgets, schedules, and long-term performance. Her ability to balance creativity with constructability ensures that design intent is carried through every phase of a project.
- Space Planning
- Conceptual Design
- Finish and Material Specifications
- Tile Design
- Detailed Millwork and Cabinetry Development
She prepares comprehensive specification books that support accurate documentation and smooth field execution, and she is known for her close coordination with contractors and hands-on oversight throughout construction.
Beth designs integrated interior environments that support wellbeing, function, and architectural intent. Her approach is thoughtful and collaborative, resulting in spaces that perform beautifully over time.
She is a member of IIDA and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Chicago, a FIDER-accredited program.
DISCOVERY
COORDINATION
DEVELOPMENT
Understand how the space needs to function and feel.
DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATION
DEVELOPMENT
Align layouts, materials, lighting, and key selections.
COORDINATION
COORDINATION
COORDINATION
Guide decisions clearly so construction stays on track.
INSTALLATION
COORDINATION
COORDINATION
Ensure what was designed is what gets built.
When interiors are thoughtfully integrated:
- Architecture and finishes speak the same language
- Materials support daily use
- Lighting shapes mood and function
- Details feel cohesive
The result is feels intentional, purposeful and made for you.
Curate Work
