Peggy Herrmann and Carley
Peggy Herrmann Interior Designer St. Petersburg Florida

We love using our diverse talents and experience as a team to provide this part of Florida with quality interior decorating and design.

It is our goal to provide a unique and personal experience custom designed for each and every client! 

Coastal Modern Interior Designer St. Petersburg, Florida - Balancing Act

Meet the Team

  • Peggy Herrmann Balancing Act St Petersburg Florida

    Peg Herrmann

    OWNER + PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

    Peg is Balancing Act’s leading lady — known for creating beautiful, yet functional spaces. Her favorite area to design is the living room, because this tends to be the common area in a house where you spend most of your time relaxing with family & friends. She enjoys working closely with clients to create an environment that is a true reflection of their personal style.

    While Peg loves all design styles, she is drawn to an elevated coastal design with a modern twist, using a relaxing color palette, natural textures, & modern lighting.

    When Peg isn’t working with her clients, you can find her out boating with her husband, attending beach yoga or spending time with her favorite people.

  • Carley Ruff Balancing Act St Petersburg Florida

    Carley Ruff

    ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

    Carley is an Associate Designer with Balancing Act, many times working behind the scenes to help bring a client’s vision to life. Her research savvy, organizational expertise and technical skills are just a few of the valuable contributions she makes to our company.

    Carley loves the boho modern design style inspired by organic shapes, neutral colors, minimalism, and a free-spirited vibe.

    When Carley isn’t working, you can find her enjoying the city and exploring new places in St. Petersburg. You can also find her bringing her design eye to her client’s weddings through her wedding coordination company, Day of Details!

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    Alyssa Crowe

    ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

    Alyssa is passionate about interior design and dedicated to bringing every clients' vision to life! One of Alyssa’s strengths is her ability to execute any style, ensuring that every space is a perfect reflection of each client. She is also very talented with creating floor plans and renderings to assist clients with the visual aspect of design planning.

    Alyssa’s aesthetic dances between contemporary and traditional design, accented with unique, antique finds that add character and charm along with a classic and timeless feel.

    When she isn’t working her magic on client designs, she is brunching with friends, pursuing her certification in AutoCAD or unwinding at home with her pups while getting lost in other creative passion projects.

  • "This is the first time I used an interior decorator and the experience was great! PEG WAS SO EASY TO GET ALONG WITH, SHE WAS ON TOP OF EVERYTHING. She answered emails and texts in a timely manner. We plan on having her back to help work on our pool area. Definitely two thumbs up. THANK YOU Peg.”

    —Kelly V

  • "I’ve researched virtually all of St. Pete’s offerings and the value Balancing Act provides outweighs the expense considerably. Balancing Act unequivocally knows how to balance functionality and beauty and most importantly, has truly made a house my home and I’m forever grateful for them.”

    —Urmi R

  • “Throughout my home remodel, I hired many professionals, but I wish more were like Peg and Kate. They assisted me with various aspects of my project, including the complete redesign of my kitchen layout, reconfiguration of my entryway, selecting paint colors, and choosing cabinet hardware, among many other tasks.

    If you're considering working with a designer, I highly recommend Balancing Act. Peg and Kate are exceptional!”

    —Harry R.

  • “Moving to Florida for retirement, I knew I wanted to give my condo a brand new facelift. I even said to Peggy when we first met….…”I’m wanting my place to have the “Wow” factor”. She got right on it…creating 3 different “mood boards” to help me visualize what could be possible. I loved her taste in furniture, her sense of balance in a room and hearing what (specifically) MY vision was. She’s probably one of the most detailed & organized people I’ve ever worked with (professionally). Excellent communicator, has great time management & is very “task driven”.
    End result…..my condo looks more beautiful than I could ever imagine. I definitely got my “Wow factor!” Highly recommend!”

    —Beth C.

  • "After purchasing a very blandly decorated home, I needed help with color schemes and interior decorating. Peg did a fantastic job helping me out remotely with just some photos of my rooms. She was responsive, knowledgeable and had awesome ideas. She made the process easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend Balancing Act if you’re looking for new, fresh ideas for your space.”

    —Rick H

  • “Peg helped us select paint colors and flooring, as well artwork, rugs and decor. She made the process easy and we LOVE the results! We will be using her for our kitchen renovations next.”

    —Dan L.

  • “Peggy and her team did an incredible job transforming our beach condo into the perfect balance of working space, organizational space, and living space, all while maintaining a beach vibe throughout!”

    —Skyler W.

  • Thank you so much for my beautiful office!!!!

    —Patti L.

  • “This team DOES IT ALL! Incredible taste, amazing quality, and all around fun to work with. Highly recommend!!”

    —Sophie S.