Phil Norman Design Group

Phil Norman is what you might call an interior architect.

Phillip Norman grew up in Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University in 1991. Though he didn’t much like the cold winters, Iowa State offered the top ten Architectural programs in the nation and Phil studied them all. Once he had added Interior Design to from ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) to his resume, he left for Southern California… with only $400.00 in his pocket. He didn’t know a soul there but managed to get as close to the border as possible - San Diego, for the warmth.

He went through the yellow pages in the designers section looking for work and got hired as an assistant. It wasn’t long before he was working on his own projects. In 2004 he started his own business in Palos Verdes, which he loves for the “small-town-in-a-big-city feel, and the sense of community”.

That same year Phil met Tawnie, a Los Angelian - born and bred, and they married shortly thereafter. Their daughters are Payton, who is almost two and four year old Casey. Cole, the only boy, is three.

The company offers much of what Southern Californians enjoy by concentrating on the South Bay residents from Manhattan Beach to PV. The Design Group primarily focuses on the residential customer. What is unique about the firm is they’re really good at bridging construction to decorating. “We can talk plumbing to pillows.” They work with local architects on projects yet are very approachable from an individual’s standpoint. “That’s a reflection on our Midwest roots!” says Phil, with a smile.

When they are not tiling your bathroom or landscaping your yard, the Norman’s enjoy the beach and hiking. A walk along the eastern cliffs of the peninsula takes them to their favourite restaurants, Trumps and Terranea.

You can visit the Phil Norman Design Group showrooms at 2780 Skypark Drive, #120 in

Torrance, Ca. 90505 or call them at 310-325-3751 or find them on the internet at www.normandesigngroup.com .

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