BETSY CAIN

INTERIOR DESIGNer

Certificate in Residential Interior Décor from the Illinois Institute of Art (2008)

Welcome!  Beautiful design is a passion for me, especially when it comes to residential design. From the older house my husband and I are currently renovating to the many homes I have helped clients beautify, I cannot help but reimagine spaces. I love envisioning the potential of a space that may not yet be realized!

I believe a home ought to reflect its inhabitants, their lifestyle, and their loves. A home should be comfortable, enjoyable, functional, and lovely. A home is the backdrop for everyday life, a place we will spend many moments, creating many memories.

The name "Canvas & Light Interiors" was inspired by my love for beautiful lighting as well as the fact that interior design reminds me of creating paintings on a canvas.  I am gathering colors and patterns and putting them together with careful composition and attention to detail.  I highlight natural light and beautiful architecture, and design creatively to compensate for what a space lacks.  

And a little more about me personally — I am wife to Matt and mom to four precious kids. I love the outdoors and I love to travel. I’m fascinated by architecture and I love to throw parties. I’m an adoptee, quite curious, and always trying to teach myself something new with a stack of books nearby waiting to be read. In addition to having lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and North Carolina, I’ve also lived overseas in Germany, Senegal and Indonesia. I am organized and detail-oriented, and the puzzle of a laying out a floor plan is one of my favorite challenges within interior design. I was a teacher before I was a designer, and I love interacting with people of all ages. I've been designing for clients since 2012, and it is one of life's greatest joys for me.  I look forward to assisting you in coming up with a plan to beautify your living spaces and make them function according to your lifestyle and goals!