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Rachel Hagen has quickly established herself as one of Utah's most sought-after young interior designers. She has been quoted in design magazines, highlighted as a speaker at women's conferences on the subject of fashion and design, and is a featured designer in the 2008 Utah Parade of Homes.

She is trained, educated and experienced in both residential and commercial design. Her design styles include everything from contemporary to traditional, rustic to eclectic and French Country to Spanish. Rachel has been distinguished for her deep understanding of the latest design trends, her ability to work and connect well with clients, and her redefining of the word "elegance."

Rachel Hagen grew up in Dallas, Texas. She received her bachelors degree from Brigham Young University as well as an advanced certificate in Interior Design from Salt Lake Community College. Rachel loves to travel and often draws design inspiration from these world adventures. She is a marathon runner, an avid blogger and a certified Yoga instructor. She's also into digital scrapbooking, reading about vampires, learning, smiling, and of course spending time with her husband and puppy. Rachel and her husband currently live just south of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Be sure to check out Rachel's design blog, elegance redefined, where you can read about the latest and greatest in home decor, interior design, fashion, contemporary art, new products, architecture, scrapbooking and anything else that looks pretty.