Red Door Design is different because you can get affordable advice and a direction for your space while still having the freedom to complete the project on your schedule, hire the companies you prefer, and purchase items when and where you choose.
Meet Julie
— Owner & Designer
Julie Bergdall is one of the leading home design experts in Northern Indiana, with fifteen years of experience advising homeowners on design decisions in and around Goshen, Syracuse, Elkhart, Bristol and other local communities.
Julie is knowledgeable about and involved in every aspect of the home interior, from drawing plans to selecting harmonious finishes to overseeing the design and construction details. She’s a kitchen and bath space planning specialist known for her attention to detail and her outstanding customer service.
“I strive to make the process less stressful for each client,” Julie says. “I love that clients are so happy and confident with their finished spaces after working together.”
Julie launched Red Door Design in 2007, and has built a reputation as the go-to resource for anyone needing help with their space. She doesn’t consider any need too small. Julie’s clients include local business owners, lawyers, professors, stay-at-home moms, educators, college students, and doctors. Everyone deserves a beautiful home, and Julie is passionate about offering the same level of service and design assistance to any and all who ask.
In her free time she partners with her husband to restore the occasional run-down property in Goshen to the highest level of quality and integrity so it can be proudly owned by a local family for another generation.
As the only local designer with degrees in education and art, Julie offers a unique approach to design that focuses on providing every client with a sense of empowerment and confidence. Clients don’t just hear ‘what’ to do – they also hear ‘why’ and ‘how’. Julie received her bachelor’s degrees in art and education from Huntington University and went on to obtain her masters in education. Her background in art provides a strong foundation for advising on color, scale, space, and balance. Project management skills, leadership skills, and organizational skills were honed during her time as an educator, and this same background in education informs her continual desire to share her knowledge of design with each client: from honoring old architecture while bringing in modern sensibilities, to the latest trends, to the features of home that stand the test of time.
What People Are Saying
“I'm thoroughly enjoying and getting nothing but compliments on the stunning changes made to my kitchen and bath with the help of Julie of Red Door Design! She not only gave me excellent ideas but worked with me throughout the process! I highly recommend her skills!”
— Myra, Goshen
“We love Julie at Red Door Design. She created a beautiful space in our basement. Our family has, and will continue to spend lots of time in it. Julie is a very creative person and is willing to tell me when something doesn't look right. She is always available to respond to my questions. We highly recommend using Julie for your next project.”
— Jessi, Middlebury
“Red Door Design did the impossible and turned three ho-hum rooms into an open concept kitchen/dining/living room combination. It was done within the budget we requested, yet still became more than we ever imagined. Red Door Design is my go-to source for all my design questions.”
— Jan, Bremen
“Red Door Design has helped us with 5 rooms in our house. Each room is unique yet the entire house has a cohesion we couldn't have found on our own!”
— Ann, Goshen
