Our Design Team
Our staff at Living Rooms by Gayle is dedicated to creating a space that meets your interior needs and desires. We invite you to take a closer look at our team below.

Gayle Funk
Senior Designer/Owner
Background
Gayle has twenty-seven years of design experience and has owned her business for the past five years. She holds a four year Bachelors of Science degree in Home Economics with a textiles and interior environment emphasis. Gayle is certified with the National Wall Covering Association and the Window Fashion Certified Professionals Program. She has an ongoing education in carpet, tile and wood product representation. She most enjoys textures and patterns created through tile projects and window fashion designs.
Specialty Areas Include
- Fiber Content Expertise
- Period Design & Architectural Elements
- Overseeing all aspects of design projects
- Fine details involving window fashions, tile, flooring
- Managing project subcontractors

Tonia Lowe
Showroom Manager
Background
Tonia works primarily on residential and commercial flooring and surfaces projects. She has worked in the design field for five years. In addition to interior design, Tonia has ten years of home remodeling experience.
Specialty Areas Include
- Wood Flooring
- Tile
- Carpet
- Sheet Flooring
- Composite Flooring
- Granite Counter Tops

Sara Unruh
Design Assistant
Background
Sara's areas of expertise are accessories, textiles and colors. She has six years of design experience. Sara works with clients to coordinate paint, fabric, art, and small accessory details for their space.
Specialty Areas Include
- Accessorizing
- Custom Floral Arrangements
- Textiles
- Custom Furniture Design
- Paint Consultations