Mary Ann Benoit- President of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design

Mary Ann Benoit, provides an award winning, versatile, and unique one-stop-shop for premiere Interior Design, Edesign, Color Consulting, Home Staging, and Fractal Art, for homes and vacation rental properties in south-central Alaska and nationwide online.

She uses the power of her art and unique Aligned Design system to transform people’s lives through their spaces by aligning art, science, and energy to reflect and support who they truly are.

Mary Ann believes that “when your space is better, you are better. When you are better, the world is better. And the world needs you. The real you”.

She loves creating global design styles with a modern twist, with expert and unique use of beautiful colors that include her Aligned Energy Art fractal designs to pull it all together.

“I am most drawn to creating modern, colorful and sustainable global design styles, but I know that what I love is not necessarily what you love, and it is all about you😊

I also love helping vacation rental owners increase their bookings and attract their ideal guests by creating spaces that are perfect for guests. As a Bed and Breakfast owner myself, I know what it takes to make a guest happy.

I use the magic of aligning of art, science, and energy to attract buyers to fall in love with your for-sale home. I am an expert Home Stager who helps homeowners sell profitably, quickly and with less stress.

Am I the Right Person to Help You?

You need to find the right designer for you. Here is a little background that may help you understand who I am and what guides and inspires me in all that I create.

In addition to my lifelong interest in Interior Design, I retired from a 33-year career as a wildlife biologist, mainly in Alaska. My observations of beautiful colors, patterns, and designs in nature inspire me to create interiors that use eco-friendly products, and bring the beauty of the outside into your home.

Color has always fascinated me with its beauty, energy, and how it can change the look and energy of anything. It inspired me to become a Certified Color Strategist, so I am one of the few designers you will meet that uses color science to get extraordinary color without the guesswork. It is one of my superpowers

As a lifelong artist in various mediums, I create stunning fractal art for unique home décor with a message. Fractal art is a visual expression of sacred geometry, which makes up the building blocks of life. I love to create art with heart that expresses concepts that remind us of who we truly are or want to be. I will create a custom piece for you as part of my Aligned Design consultation.

My continuing education in personal development and transformation, Feng Shui and Chinese Medicine, and teaching Tai Chi have taught me how energy is everything and affects our health, our spaces, and how we feel and live. I use this knowledge to create a space that supports you to live your best life.”

But, if you are looking for a kitchen or bath designer, someone who does construction drawings, or has a team of contractors working under me, I am not your girl. I can pick out all your finishes and colors using color science, but recommend a specialist in kitchen and bath design after that.

Lets “make magic happen” in your home. Take a look at some of my client testimonials and visit my site at https://northernlightsstaging.com/.

Are You the Right Person for Me?

Do you have an open mind? Do you like color? Are you open to discovering what the perfect space is for you, regardless of what you see on Pinterest or what your friends and family tell you to do? Are you open to professional advice and new possibilities? Do you believe color and energy affect how you feel in your space?

If so, we might be a great fit! Let’s have a conversation. Give me a call.

What Customers Say

Customers and colleagues describe her in reviews as “the best at what she does” and her work as “stellar,” “fantastic,” amazing,” “innovative,” “prompt and professional.” She is known for giving “above and beyond service,” is a “delight to work with,” and “a great coach and mentor.” “Hiring Mary Ann is more than worth every dollar and led us to success, and a new future.”

About her art, clients have said “Your designs are glorious, so full of life, movement, and beautiful color.” Joan Marie Art, and “Your art and design are so joyful! Look forward to seeing each new creation”. Vivian Hjort.

Her exceptional design sense, education, experience, diverse background, versatility and emphasis on customer service make her a great choice to “make magic happen” in your home. Ask her customers

Credentials

Mary Ann has a BA in Interior Design, a BS in Wildlife Biology, and is a graduate of the Staging Diva Home Staging training program. She is one of the few Certified Color Strategists in the country and the only one in Alaska. Featured on several home staging shows, she has also published numerous articles. She won the Best of Houzz Customer Service Award in 2016-2021. She won an award for one of the top Interior Designs of 2018 for her Edesign of a Turkish-style living room. Her blog was awarded one of the top home staging blogs on the web and her YouTube channel was awarded one of the top 30 design channels on the web.

Get to Know Me

Get to know me better. Check out some of my recent radio or video interviews or shows.

An interview with artist Mary Ann Benoit and her creations of fractal art- The Creative Spirits Podcast

Saturday NIght Live Art Shows-Aligned Energy Art- “Transformation”

Interview with Mary Ann Benoit- Seward Public Radio’s Market Minute

Interview with Mary Ann Benoit-Seward Public Radio

Empire Radio Now with Mary Ann Benoit

Northern Lights Home Staging and Design- Tips to Finding the Best Home Stager

Anchorage Advice Givers- Interview with Mary Ann Benoit

Mary Ann Benoit, provides an award winning, versatile, and unique one-stop shop for premiere Interior Design, Edesign, Color Consulting, and Home Staging, for homes and vacation rental properties in south-central Alaska and online nationwide.

The only professional home stager with a degree in Interior Design that is also a certified color strategist and color expert in Alaska, she is a highly gifted leader in her field, winning numerous awards for customer service, Interior design, home staging, her blog, and YouTube channel.

She provides diverse and unique Interior Design services using her Aligned Design system which combines art, science, and energy. She focuses on global design styles with a modern twist, with expert and unique use of beautiful color.

Living in Alaska on the ocean surrounded by dramatic mountains and glaciers, surrounded by antiques she has collected has also given her a love of Coastal, Rustic, Vintage, and Art Deco styles. She loves to use eco-friendly products and incorporates sustainable design techniques and biophilia to bring the outside in whenever possible in her designs.

As a certified color strategist, she loves using both the art and science of color to create stunning and interesting combinations and helping clients with their color conundrums!

She provides premier home staging of vacant, occupied and vacation rental properties as well as virtual staging, online consultations and social media marketing to make your for-sale home or vacation rental property outshine the competition online. She is an expert at helping homeowners sell profitably, quickly and with less stress and helping vacation rental owners increase their bookings and attract their ideal guests.

In addition to her lifelong interest in Interior Design, she recently retired from a 33-year career as a wildlife biologist that inspired her with the beautiful colors, patterns and designs in nature and how they could be applied to interiors. Her career gave her extensive experience in project management, budgeting, and attention to detail. She also started a Bed and Breakfast in 2001 and applied her staging and marketing skills to double her income and bookings. Now she uses that knowledge to help other vacation rental property owners do the same with home staging, design and color. As a lifelong artist in a variety of mediums, she also creates stunning fractal art and alcohol ink art which she creates unique home décor products that can be custom designed for your home.

She has a BA in Interior Design, a BS in Wildlife Biology and is a graduate of the Staging Diva Home Staging training program. Featured on several home staging shows, she has also published numerous articles. She won the Best of Houzz Customer Service Award in 2016-2020. She won an award for one of the top Interior Designs of 2018 for her Edesign of a Turkish style living room. Her blog was awarded on of the top home staging blogs on the web and her YouTube channel was awarded one of the top 30 design channels on the web.