About US
DEBORAH BENZ DESIGN
About Us
At Deborah Benz Design, we believe great design should feel both inspiring and attainable. Founded by Deborah Benz, our firm combines the sophistication of luxury interiors with an approachable, personalized touch that makes every client feel at home in the process. Whether designing a high-end custom build, refreshing a family residence, or managing a commercial renovation, we bring creativity, precision, and seamless project execution to every space. With a proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget, Deborah Benz Design tailors solutions to meet a wide range of styles and financial goals—ensuring that exceptional design is possible at any budget. From concept to completion, our mission is to craft environments that elevate everyday living while reflecting the unique vision and story of each client.
About Deborah
Deborah Benz is a graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in New York, where she cultivated her eye for design, craftsmanship, and detail. Before founding Deborah Benz Design, she served as Vice President of Design and Merchandise for several leading furniture and lighting manufacturers, overseeing collections sold internationally. This experience gave her a deep understanding of both artistry and functionality, as well as the ability to merge creative vision with practical execution. Today, Deborah draws on that global perspective and industry expertise to deliver design solutions that are not only beautiful but also purposeful, accessible, and tailored to her clients’ lives.
NIKKA BOCHNIAK
NIKKA’S LOVE FOR COLOR, ACCESSORIZING, AND CREATING WARM, WELCOMING SPACES LED HER INTO THE WORLD OF INTERIOR DESIGN. SHE OBTAINED A BA IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN. HAVING BEEN IN THE FIELD SINCE 2011, SHE IS GRATEFUL EVERYDAY TO HAVE WONDERFUL CLIENTS WHO ENTRUST US WITH THEIR HOMES. DESIGNING HOME INTERIORS FOR LIVING, NIKKA CREATES BEAUTIFUL, YET FUNCTIONAL, INTERIOR SPACES THAT REFLECT THE CLIENTS’ PERSONAL TASTES THAT MEET THEIR BUDGET AND LIFESTYLE NEEDS. IN HER FREE TIME, SHE ENJOYS DOING ANYTHING ACTIVE SUCH AS HIKING, CAMPING, OR PLAYING WITH HER DOG. SHE ALSO LOVES TO EXPLORE NEW PLACES AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORLD AND VARIOUS CULTURES AROUND THE GLOBE.
ALLISON SILVA
HAILING FROM MONTANA, ALLISON VENTURED SOUTH TO COLORADO TO GAIN A BA FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF COLORADO IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN. BEFORE MOVING TO ARIZONA, SHE HONED HER CRAFT OF ALL THINGS DESIGN BY WORKING FOR SOME OF THE TOP FIRMS IN THE DENVER METRO AREA. ALLISON’S OBSESSION WITH ART, COLOR, INTERESTING MATERIALS, AND ALL THINGS TECHNICAL MELD SEAMLESSLY IN HER PROJECTS AS SHE CATERS THE DESIGN TO EACH CLIENT. WHEN NOT DESIGNING, ALLISON IS VISITING MUSEUMS, WATCHING HOCKEY, OR CREATING ART.
BLANCA RIVERA
BLANCA STRIVES TO DESIGN UNIQUE INTERIORS THAT WILL HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HER CLIENTS’ LIVES. EXPERIENCED IN BOTH COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN BLANCA OBTAINED A BA IN INTERIOR DESIGN FROM MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IN PHILADELPHIA. SHE HAS AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND ENERGETIC APPROACH TO DESIGN. WHEN SHE IS NOT WORKING, SHE ENJOYS HIKING AND TRAVELING TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH TO PHOTOGRAPH FINE ARCHITECTURE AND NATURE’S BEAUTY.
ALLISON SILVA
HAILING FROM MONTANA, ALLISON VENTURED SOUTH TO COLORADO TO GAIN A BA FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF COLORADO IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN. BEFORE MOVING TO ARIZONA, SHE HONED HER CRAFT OF ALL THINGS DESIGN BY WORKING FOR SOME OF THE TOP FIRMS IN THE DENVER METRO AREA. ALLISON’S OBSESSION WITH ART, COLOR, INTERESTING MATERIALS, AND ALL THINGS TECHNICAL MELD SEAMLESSLY IN HER PROJECTS AS SHE CATERS THE DESIGN TO EACH CLIENT. WHEN NOT DESIGNING, ALLISON IS VISITING MUSEUMS, WATCHING HOCKEY, OR CREATING ART.
KEEGAN TOMONAGA
BORN AND RAISED IN THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII, KEEGAN HAPPILY MADE THE MOVE TO PHOENIX AFTER GRADUATING FROM SEATTLE UNIVERSITY WITH A B.A. IN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA. AS THE MARKETING SPECIALIST, SHE IS ABLE TO CHANNEL HER CREATIVITY INTO CONTENT CREATION WHILE EXPLORING VARIOUS ADVERTISING VENTURES. WHEN SHE’S NOT MAKING INSTAGRAM REELS, SHE’S ATTENDING WEEKLY TRIVIA NIGHTS, PLANNING TEAM ACTIVITIES, DIY-ING TRENDY HOME DECOR CRAFTS, AND ADDING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SRIRACHA TO EVERY MEAL.
