whitney prescia

senior interior designer

Whitney likes to live and work very intuitively. For her, interior design is about creating a feeling. Although she uses technology and understands the pillars of good design, her goal is ultimately to orchestrate the desired reaction with her clients through use of storytelling; where material, lighting and textiles come together to paint a picture unique to each project.

Originally from Colorado, her life has taken her to Austin, Dallas, Notting Hill, and now Chicago. Along the way she’s become a talented interior designer with a dash of the entrepreneurial spirit. At OKW, she uses her penchant for intuitive interior design to set the tone for our diverse projects.

When she’s not at work, you can find her doting on her pets, scoring unique vintage finds, planning road trips that involve plenty of hiking and camping, and exploring Chicago’s famous culinary scene.

Most inspirational space: The Driehaus Museum. The marquetry brings happy tears to my eyes.

If you could have one superpower: Never have to sleep, or never tire.

A word or phrase you wish everyone would stop saying: Literally when meaning figuratively.