Karen Holmay, Owner, Designer, Certified Lighting Specialist

Karen grew up in the low country of South Carolina and graduated from high school and college in Savannah Georgia. She developed her love for design at an early age, but chose the path as a pediatric registered nurse before going back to design school at the age of 33.

In 2007, she decided to pursue her dream of opening a small interior design and lighting retail store to sell the beautiful things that her clients could use in their homes. She quickly grew and moved Elements of Design in 2010 to its current location at 62 East Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach, FL.

2011 Brought a new opportunity of purchasing an existing local lighting company, Cates Lighting. Karen looked at this opportunity as a wonderful addition to offer her clients and the community. She learned the fundamentals of lighting and became a Certified Lighting Specialist.

Retail and interior design have always been Karen’s passion, which led her to expand the business to her second location at One Daytona in Daytona Beach, FL.

Karen is married to her biggest supporter, Nick Holmay, and is the Mother to five beautiful children.

Pamela Bonnema McArthur, Certified Lighting Specialist

Pam is a Florida native and graduated from Mainland Senior High School in Daytona Beach. She was awarded two art scholarships to SCAD and Daytona State College.

She took her training and knowledge to Atlanta, Georgia where she not only studied, but taught design at Georgia Perimeter College. She then began to exercise her creativity and talents in the decor and textile industry as an in-house interior designer and buyer, as well as owning and operating her own business focusing on providing drapery.

After moving back to Florida in 2003, she acquired her Certified Lighting Specialist designation from the American Lighting Association. For the past 20 years, she has consistently proven her passion for lighting retail sales, and has a long list of satisfied clients that can attest to her insight and creativity in residential and landscape lighting, and we are proud to have her on our team.

Tamara Nahas, Design Consultant

Tamara began her career in the architecture and interior design industry in 1999 by restoring and renovating historic homes alongside world renowned engineers. She earned her B.A. in Art and Architecture in 1998 and later served as an adjunct professor, teaching courses on interior architecture, landscape design, and urban planning overseas.

Tamara's drive to develop client relationships based on respect, trust and confidence has been the key to her success as a designer. She has a unique ability to work with a variety of clients under contrasting budgets, styles, and timeframes while delivering unique designs tailored to her clients.

Fiona Osta, Design Consultant & Sales Associate

Fiona is a recent graduate of the New York School of Interior Design. She is an enthusiastic interior designer and she brings a professional approach to interiors to all of her clients. She is passionate about creating the perfect aesthetic for rooms and spaces.

She enjoys working with clients to produce homes and environments that are beautiful and relaxing. She loves all styles and specializes in comforting themes perfect for todays lifestyle.

Chad Goss, Warehouse & Operations Manager

Chad was born in Temple, Texas and moved to Daytona Beach when he was just three years old. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 2006 with a 4.0 GPA! His job duties including tracking, organizing and delivering inventory for all orders.

He also repairs and installs all of our lighting, artwork and furniture. Chad has been here since 2022 and loves the fact that there is always something different to do every day. Chad says he loves his job and the team and feels that everyone works phenomenally together and supports and cares about their work family.

Aliyah, born and raised in Port Orange, FL, began her journey with Elements of Design as an intern. Her passion and dedication quickly made her an invaluable part of the team, leading to her official appointment in December 2023.

She is a proud graduate of Daytona State College, where she earned her A.S. degree in Interior Design in 2023. Her education has equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field, contributing to her impressive work at Elements of Design.

In her spare time, Aliyah enjoys exploring local vintage shops for antiques, a hobby that complements her design expertise. She also loves spending time at the beach, enjoying the natural beauty and inspiration it provides.