Tiffany Skilling is the founder and principal designer of Tiffany Skilling Interiors, an Indianapolis-based luxury interior design firm and retail store. A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Tiffany attended Michigan State University, graduating with a degree in apparel and textile design. Tiffany spent the early years of her career as a fashion designer and clothing production manager in New York City. After the 2008 market crash, Tiffany felt something was missing and pursued a new path. She worked as Director of Operations for the high-end outdoor furniture company, Munder-Skiles in Garrison, NY, which introduced Tiffany to the interior design industry. She and her husband, Jon, eventually returned to the Midwest to raise their young family, first in Michigan where she worked for the retailer Anthropologie, and then in Indianapolis, IN, where they currently reside.

Tiffany’s early career experiences in fashion and textile design paired with her love for art, antiques and her own home renovation projects, inspired her to launch Tiffany Skilling Interiors in 2015. TSI began as Tiffany helped friends and family design their homes around their personal styles and Tiffany became known for her unique abilities to manage projects, lead historical renovations and create highly-customized designs.

Storytelling through design™ is what motivates Tiffany to share her passion on every project. Her firm designs modern spaces with timeless, classic sophistication, incorporating an eclectic aesthetic which is supported by a variety of global vendors, antiques, original art and products sourced from exclusive brands.

Tiffany’s work has been featured in numerous national media outlets which include The Cottage Journal, This Old House, HGTV, Apartment Therapy, LUXE interiors + decor, Business of Home and more. She has also served as an industry thought-leader and brand ambassador for an array of partners like Kohler, Robern and Tisdel/Subzero-Wolf.

Outside of design, Tiffany loves to spend quality time with her husband Jon, their two children and dogs. They enjoy traveling, cooking, creative endeavors, running and giving back. Tiffany actively serves in roles with the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association, Habitat for Humanity Women Build, Women for Riley, and her design firm engages in multiple events to benefit the greater community throughout the year.

Rachel Lechleiter is the buyer for Tiffany Skilling Interiors and its retail store, Le Shoppe. Rachel is a New Orleans native and University of Alabama graduate. She spent her last semester of school working in New York City for the Italian, luxury fashion house Emilio Pucci, which is where she fell in love with bright colors, statement pieces, and unique, standout designs. She remained in NYC for the next 6 years, attended Parsons School of Design and worked for several different designers including Diane von Furstenberg and Ports 1961.

While pursuing her NYC fashion dreams, she met and fell in love with her now husband. They both share a love for adventure and travel. Over the next 10 years they lived and worked in Boston, Singapore, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Hong Kong, and Sydney, Australia. In that time, they were blessed with 3 beautiful children. Rachel’s family traveled the world, immersed themselves in new cultures, and had some of the most amazing adventures and experiences. Living abroad Rachel’s passion for fashion design expanded from clothing to interiors. She loved learning how different cultures live: from a tiny apartment dwelling in Singapore and Hong Kong to beachside living in Australia. Each place had its own unique character. Along the way she was exposed to distinctive designs and brands. She could not help but collect unique antiques and furniture from all over the world.

In 2021, Rachel and her family relocated to Indianapolis. Rachel hired Tiffany Skilling Interiors to help with her family’s home revamp and the stars aligned as Tiffany and Rachel inspired one another. In 2022, Rachel joined the TSI team as the buyer who oversees Le Shoppe retail offerings and supports product curation for TSI design projects. Rachel’s eye for design and enthusiasm for finding unique products and artisans, enables TSI to provide its clients with a variety of global vendors, antiques, original art and products sourced from exclusive brands.

Donna Porter is the showroom manager for Tiffany Skilling Interiors. While her father served in the Air Force, Donna’s family moved around the United States until settling in Dayton, Ohio her freshman year of high school. From there, she attended Bowling Green State University and the Medical College of Ohio where she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing. For the next 25 years, Donna worked as an intensive care unit nurse and raised her son, Austin.

Donna met her husband, Adam, on a blind date and had a long distance relationship for 10 years while waiting for Austin to graduate high school and study chemical engineering at the University of Cincinnati. In fall of 2014, Donna moved to Indianapolis to be with Adam and work as his nurse in the operating room and office taking care of plastic surgery patients. Sharing a love for historic homes, they lived in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood and purchased their dream home located on Meridian Street in 2017. Unfortunately, their home was struck by lightening which ignited a fire and resulted in extensive water damage from being extinguished. The couple relocated to a nearby apartment for the next 18 months while the home was restored.

Donna and Adam hired TSI to lead their restoration project. Tiffany and her then project manager arrived at the destroyed home for a consult wearing boots and offering hugs. Donna was fascinated with the design and remodeling process and wanted to be involved with TSI in other projects as well. Donna’s ability to manage complex patients translated seamlessly to TSI as she can assess and organize complex projects. Donna joined the team as showroom manager 2019 and maintains the TSI office, keeping clients and projects organized and accessible. She manages upholstery and framing art for clients and TSI’s showroom as well as the extensive inventory for purchase in the showroom. Donna’s caring nature supports both the TSI team and TSI clients as home visions become a reality.

Susana is an interior designer at Tiffany Skilling Interiors and brings nearly two decades of design experience to the firm. Following her love for art and design, Susana graduated with a bachelor's degree in interior design from Purdue University’s School of Engineering. While at Purdue, she focused on sustainability and green design and achieved her LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification through the US Green Building Council.

Susana began her career in Los Angeles, working for Cisco Brothers, a sustainable furniture and interior design firm. Her work mostly involved residential projects, but also included designing furniture with Emily Henderson, creating custom pieces for a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, styling a home featured in Dwell Magazine, and partnering to convert a historic Downtown LA hotel into a thriving travel destination. Susana also worked with HGTV personality Sabrina Soto on home renovation shows and partnered with several brands for style and promotion.

After a decade in LA, Susana returned to the Midwest where she continues to create beautiful spaces and delight clients. Susana brings incredible experience to the TSI team and every project she leads. When not reveling in design, she creates art with friends, runs, paints, and stares into the eyes of her rescue pug Boris Karloff.

Sydney is an interior designer at Tiffany Skilling Interiors and first engaged with the firm as an intern. Her journey into the world of design began during her tenure at Purdue University. Graduating in the spring of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in interior design and concentrations in art history and construction graphics, Sydney cultivated her skills in crafting immersive spaces that seamlessly merge aesthetics with functionality.

During her academic pursuits, Sydney’s passion for residential interior design was ignited as she interned with TSI. She particularly enjoyed unraveling the stories behind the unique details of historic homes. Sydney found her niche of crafting dream spaces for clients that are eager to preserve the character and charm of their properties.

Upon graduation, Sydney worked on various residential projects, where she excelled in adding charm and depth to her clients' projects. Sydney returned to TSI as a full-time interior designer and remains eager to learn from her peers while infusing her own creativity into each design.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Sydney is a passionate artist, finding solace in painting during her free time. When she's not transforming spaces, you can often find Sydney outdoors listening to country music.

Carmen is an interior designer with Tiffany Skilling Interiors whose approach to design is guided by a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people's lives through the power of well-designed spaces. Born and raised in Fishers, Indiana, Carmen discovered her passion for interior design when her parents let her redesign a few rooms in their family home. Realizing the potential for a career in design and inspired by Chicago's vibrant design scene, Carmen moved to the city to pursue her dreams. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in interior architecture Columbia College Chicago, solidifying her dedication to the craft.

Carmen’s career began at the Chicago Merchandise Mart where she worked in a luxury residential interior design showroom. She then transitioned into commercial design, joining a firm specializing in hotels and apartment complexes. She worked on a diverse range of projects, from multi-million dollar brands like Hilton and Hampton to smaller boutique hotels that were family-owned. This experience provided Carmen with a broad perspective on commercial design, from large-scale projects to more intimate and personalized spaces. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the hospitality industry, leading Carmen to pivot and explore new opportunities. She and her husband decided to return to their roots in Indiana.

Over the course of her design experiences, Carmen realized she truly enjoyed the connections made when working on a client's home. Carmen decided to transition into residential design and joined the TSI team in 2024. At TSI, Carmen aims to craft environments that not only look visually appealing but also feel comfortable and inviting, enhancing the overall quality of life for those who inhabit them.

When Carmen isn't immersed in the world of design, you can often find her on the hunt for hidden gems in thrift or antique stores. She also enjoys spending time with her furry companion, a 95-pound Bernedoodle, and cherishes moments spent with her husband and family.

Jon Skilling is the director of operations for Tiffany Skilling Interiors. A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Jon attended Indiana State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management. While his career did not begin in the design industry, his experience in business consulting, operations and technology, coupled with being married to Tiffany, led him to join the Tiffany Skilling Interiors team and support the growth of the company in 2024.

Upon graduation, Jon moved to New York City, NY where he and Tiffany met. He began his career in the nonprofit world working for the New York Road Runners and thereafter pivoted into technology and worked for Apple in Connecticut and Grand Rapids, MI when he and Tiffany moved back to their home state. During his time at Apple, Jon developed customer service process improvements that were replicated company-wide and integrated into a global initiative. In 2012, the Skillings moved to Indianapolis and Jon joined Allison Transmission with roles in IT, vehicle technology, and mergers and acquisitions.

Jon founded his own consulting firm in 2020 to guide companies on M&A, strategy and management. Meanwhile, Tiffany Skilling Interiors continued to grow and explore new business processes and opportunities that required additional focus and expertise. In 2024, Tiffany asked Jon to join the company full-time as Director of Operations. In this role, Jon is responsible for the business operations and technology infrastructure that support the success, productivity and communication of the TSI team and contribute to a positive client experience. He is also responsible for leading key business initiatives and implementing growth and performance strategies for the firm and retail store.

Jon and Tiffany love working together and towards shared goals. As a family of four, the Skillings spend quality time together running, cooking, traveling, entertaining, spoiling their two dogs, and have enjoyed several home remodeling and restoration projects in their historic Meridian-Kessler homes.