Patricia Davis Brown of Patricia Davis Brown Designs — From High-End Kitchens to Design Influence
Patricia “Patty” Davis Brown is the seasoned interior designer behind Patricia Davis Brown Designs in Vero Beach, Florida. Starting in cabinetry and kitchen & bath design, she evolved into a whole-house and commercial designer with deep expertise in lighting—then parlayed that craft into a thriving digital platform and multiple revenue streams. Her story is a blueprint for creative pros who want staying power, not just headlines.
Why she matters: Patty turned risk into reinvention—opening a high-rent showroom at 29 while raising two kids, earning her professional license, mastering lighting design, and later launching online businesses (including her blog, Dig This Design) that made her an in-demand brand partner, speaker, and consultant.
5 Key Takeaways from this Episode:
Bet on yourself early: Opened her own showroom in 1992 and built a national name by photographing work and entering competitions—before the internet mattered.
Own the lighting: She learned to measure and design lighting properly, often rehabbing entire homes’ lighting—because great design can’t shine in bad light.
Diversify or drown: The recession forced a pivot—she launched a virtual design company, an e-commerce site, and a blog that later became a dependable, compounding income stream.
Influence through expertise: Her blog led to brand collaborations (like Delta/Brizo during New York Fashion Week) and paid speaking/consulting gigs—proof that authority attracts opportunity.
Choose clients wisely: She urges pros to learn to spot red flags early and walk away when the fit is wrong to protect your license, reputation, and sanity.
Memorable Quote:
“Don’t be afraid of change—if you never change, you never evolve.”