In Principle

Approach to Design

Midnight + Teal expresses the balance, depth, and thoughtful transformation that comes with a home designed for you. I provide guidance and strategies for combining functional structure (“Midnight”) with creative personal expression (“Teal”) to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical..

The Philosophy: Structure Meets Self-Expression

I design highly functional, curated spaces that reflect your style, priorities, and budget. Beyond aesthetics, I focus on how your home can support the way you live, making each room feel intentional and complete.

The Process: Intuitive Clarity and Collaboration

My approach is collaborative and grounded in intuitive clarity. I work with the furnishings, art, and personal touches you already love, guiding you toward additions that integrate seamlessly into a cohesive, functional design tailored to your daily life.

The Formula: Creativity, Practicality, and Cost-Consciousness

From optimizing layouts and offering customization ideas to developing complete sourcing and planning roadmaps, my a la carte, flat-fee services meet you where you are—so you invest only in the guidance you truly need.

Meet the Designer

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Regina Garza

My passion for design grew from creativity, resourcefulness, and a lifelong love of making spaces both look and work better. Growing up in a large family, I learned early how to optimize shared bedrooms and common areas to meet multiple needs. Over the years, I honed this skill by helping loved ones and refining my own home as our lives evolved.

In my public service career, I developed the same principles that guide my design work:

  • Deep Listening – Understanding not just what you want your space to look like, but how it needs to function for daily life.

  • Constraints as Opportunities – Turning real-world limits into creative direction that enhances the design.

  • Practical, Tailored Solutions – Creating spaces that reflect your personality while supporting how you live.

At its core, my philosophy is simple: I’m a problem-solver with an artistic eye. My goal is to craft spaces that feel authentic, functional, and inspiring every day.

FAQs

  • A:‍ ‍I focus on the planning and decision-making stage, clarifying what will make the space work and what to choose. You get a clear plan and curated guidance that you can implement at your own pace.

  • A: Not at all. My role is to help you uncover your personal style—the look that naturally emerges when your needs, lifestyle, and favorite pieces come together. Rather than specializing in any specific aesthetic, I help you integrate what you love into a space that feels intentional and authentic.

  • A: I focus on creating the strategic plan and sourcing guidance, and you manage the hands-on steps. This keeps the process flexible and cost-conscious.

  • A: I take on the research and decision-making so you don’t have to. I sort through styles, products, and layout solutions and translate them into a focused plan tailored to your space, budget, and needs. This saves time and avoids guesswork while still keeping you in control of the execution.

  • A: If the information about my Design Approach and Services on this site seems to fit your needs, the next step is to share your vision via the intake form. By sharing your vision, priorities, and budget, you’ll allow me to confirm that your project aligns with the scope of what I offer. If so, I’ll extend an invitation for a focused 60-minute Space Diagnosis and Design Clarity Session to begin shaping your design plan. If not, I’ll let you know promptly so you can move forward without unnecessary time or expense.

  • A: Unlike a traditional consultation where you're paying for someone to listen and take notes, this is a working session where I come with initial ideas based on my initial assessment of your request. It includes advance research and conceptual brainstorming.

    You're investing in both my expertise and the strategic preparation that makes our time together immediately productive. Because it delivers real guidance you can act on, it’s offered as a paid service on its own.