Our Team
Gia Ozdemir | Lead Designer & Director Of Operations
Gia Ozdemir is the founder and lead designer of Restore Decor - Design House. Gia initially worked in Corporate America, which could not subside her thirst for design. Gia is passionate about authenticity and beauty which translates throughout her design work. Gia is not only passionate about design, but also her family: her two sons, her husband John, and her dog Chicago. These passions are not separate entities in her life, but rather, they go hand in hand and are both a source of love.
Liz Ozdemir | Designer & Client Relations Specialist
Liz has been a part of the Restore Decor Team from the very beginning but has been full time since 2016. As a designer and client relations specialist she works on both interior design and staging projects. One of her favorite things about working at Restore Decor is having the ability to work with different fabrics and textiles to put together beautiful home decor concepts. When she’s not busy working with clients and designing Liz enjoys traveling, visiting architectural and historical sites and playing with her dogs Lulu and Romeo.
Remul Johnson | Designer & Brand Manager
Meet Remul, we call her Remi! Remi joined our team in 2012 and has been a freelance designer and more since! With experience in branding, products, construction management and design, Remi wear many hats in our company. She refers to herself as a multifaceted designer. Outside of work, Remi a city girl who enjoys afrobeats music, and going to museums with her son.
“It’s all in the details.”
Furkan Kilic | Staging Specialist
Furkan has been with Restore Decor for about 3 years. Furkan takes part in furniture selection for the stages and coordinates the staging logistics. He loves bringing homes to life with his expertise of aesthetics, as well as getting to know the clients. When he’s not hard at work staging, you can find him playing soccer, basketball, and reading a good book. Oh, and he also speaks Turkish!
“Anyone can achieve anything in life as long as you put your mind and effort to it.”
Nagehan Sevigen | Designer & Home Staging Specialist
Meet Nagehan, a visionary in home decor and improvement, a doting mother, and an avid traveler. With an innate flair for design, she has successfully owned and operated a home improvement store for 3 years, showcasing her ability to transform spaces into captivating havens of style and comfort. Beyond her thriving career, Nagehan finds joy in exploring new horizons through travel and cherishing quality moments with her daughter. As she steps into the role of a home stager, her journey continues to unfold with excitement, promising to infuse spaces with her unique artistic touch.