Ryemarkable Carol Love

Name: Carol Love

Family: Husband Dan and adult kids Taylor, Audrey, Hyelom & Cady

Business: Sagehouse Redesign LLC

Tell us about yourself and your career?

It all started with a pencil, graph paper, and a moving truck.

I spent the first half of my life moving from place to place, which gave me an early appreciation for the power of home. No matter where we landed, I loved transforming “as is” spaces into places that felt warm, welcoming, and uniquely ours. That passion eventually led me to earn a degree in interior design and spend more than a decade in the design-build industry before launching Sagehouse Redesign.

The second half of my story began when my husband, Dan, and I put down roots in Rye and raised our three children here. Rye became more than just a hometown—it became the place where family, friendships, creativity, and community could truly flourish.

Today, I help clients refresh, reimagine, and renew the spaces they call home. Whether it's updating a single room or rethinking an entire house, I believe our homes should reflect who we are, support how we live today, and evolve thoughtfully alongside us.

One of the things I love most about Rye is the strong sense of connection. Over the

years, I’ve enjoyed being involved in our local schools, Rye Presbyterian Church, Clay

Art Center, and Furniture Sharehouse. You might also find me practicing yoga at Rye Y

Studios, line dancing with friends, or taking long walks along the Sound. When I’m not soaking up life in Rye, I love escaping to the Adirondacks, visiting family in Texas, or traveling to places rich with texture, culture, and natural beauty. Those experiences continually inspire both my life and my design perspective.

Above all, I’m grateful for the relationships that have shaped my journey—from family

and friends to clients and neighbors. Designing meaningful spaces is ultimately about

people, and I’m reminded every day that when we come together to create something

beautiful, we also create opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

What motivated you to start your new business?

When I found myself caring for aging parents from a distance, supporting my husband

through a health crisis, and watching friends and clients navigate major life transitions of their own, I saw firsthand how quickly our needs can change, and how important it is for our homes to keep up. Around the same time, I realized I wanted to use my design-build experience in a more personal and meaningful way, so I earned my CAPS (Certified

Aging-in-Place Specialist) designation and began focusing on helping people create

homes that support the way they want to live today and tomorrow.

The leap from idea to business came after a hiking trip in Arizona with a friend. Being out on the trails in a new landscape, doing something I already love in a different setting, left me feeling energized and clear about the next step I wanted to take. Today, I especially enjoy working with adults 50+ and families navigating many of the same transitions I’ve experienced myself. As part of the sandwich generation, I understand how quickly life can become complicated—and how much easier it feels when your home is working with you instead of against you.

What are some of the most common situations people come to you for?

Many people reach out when they have a nagging feeling that something at home just isn't working anymore. Maybe they're becoming empty nesters, helping aging parents, thinking about staying put as they grow older, or simply realizing their home needs to function differently than it did ten or twenty years ago. Others feel weighed down by years of accumulated stuff, rooms that never quite worked, or the sense that their home no longer fits this stage of life. Most people aren't looking for perfection. They want a home that feels refreshed, easier to live in, better organized, and more supportive of the life they're living now. When a renovation is involved, I help guide decisions around layout, fixtures, and furnishings so the whole process feels clear and manageable. I love helping clients uncover possibilities in the homes they already have and create practical, beautiful solutions for whatever comes next.

Why do you think so many people feel overwhelmed or alone in these situations?

Because it’s rarely just about the house. These decisions usually sit right in the middle

of everything else - aging parents, adult kids, retirement, health shifts, and changing

priorities. Even good change can feel like a lot at once. Most people just need a steady

place to begin—and someone to help make it feel less complicated.

What do you want people to gain from working with you?

More than anything, I want people to feel heard and confident in their decisions. I often

say I’m part designer, part house therapist—because the work starts with listening.

Even a short session can turn “I don’t know where to start” into a clear next step. I also want clients to have real agency in the process. Whether we’re choosing materials or rethinking how spaces function, informed decisions lead to results that are more personal and lasting. Honestly, some of the best transformations come from rethinking what people already have.

What’s one small shift that tends to make the biggest difference for people?

When people start seeing their things as part of their story, everything changes.

It might be something they picked up while traveling, an inherited heirloom, or even a

child’s old pinch pot. Over time, even the most loved pieces in a home can fade into the

background. It’s also natural to stop noticing the need to update hardworking kitchen

and bath fixtures or furnishings that once felt like thoughtful choices.

Part of my work is listening to that existing story and helping shape what comes next.

From there, redesign becomes less about starting over and more about continuing the

story in a way that fits who they are now. The result is a home that feels lighter, easier to live in, and more like them again.

Contact Info/social media:

Sagehouse Redesign LLC

sagehouseredesign.com

@sagehouse.redesign

914.536.9893