Our Story
In 2020, husband-and-wife duo Eleena and Douglas founded Parkway East Design with a simple yet enduring mission: to uplift and inspire through thoughtful design. From the beginning, they envisioned more than beautiful interiors, they sought to help others cultivate a true sense of home with a deeply personalized and tailored design experience.
Today, Parkway East Design has grown into a bold and collaborative studio where team members share their unique talents in pursuit of a shared vision. We are designers, artists, and dreamers inspired by the richness of lived experience and meaningful connection. Guided by a genuine curiosity and purpose, we see a wonder of possibilities in every opportunity, blending creativity with thoughtful execution as we strive to enrich the way people experience the world around them.
We are honored by every opportunity to work with remarkable clients who entrust us with such a personal expressions of their lives—their home—and to partner with talented builders, architects, and craftspeople to bring those visions to life. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing our clients thrive in spaces thoughtfully designed to support their aspirations, enrich their everyday, and ultimately encourage them live their best lives.
Our Team
Eleena Speck, NCIDQ
Co-Founder & Principal Designer
Eleena’s love for design was nurtured from an early age, and has become a rich and lifelong passion — garnering her countless opportunities to cultivate deep and lasting relationships across the industry. From designing multi-million-dollar residences to staging simple vignettes, her kind, uplifting, and energized spirit comes through in all she does.
Ashley Smith
Senior Designer & Project Manager
Ashley's talent and enthusiasm for design makes her an exceptional asset on any build team. With a keen eye and understanding for creating spaces both beautiful and functional, her rich experience and client-focused approach informs her every decision as she guides the design experience to create spaces true to their vision.
Shalei Kemp
Administrative Assistant
Shalei’s gift for bringing people together and creating order from complexity has been a defining thread throughout her professional journey. With extensive experience supporting teams and managing day-to-day operations, she approaches every task with thoughtfulness and care — her positive energy contributing to an environment where all can thrive.
Jeff Frodsham
Marketing Coordinator
Jeff's creative mindset and strategic approach to marketing has helped nurture brands and create impactful campaigns across his career. He takes pride in documenting the studio's work and presenting it in a way that communicates the rich story behind each of its projects, capturing even the smallest details to ensure every accomplishment of the team is recognized.
Douglas Speck
Co-Founder & Business Director
Douglas’ inquisitive nature has garnered him a wide range of experience, allowing him to adapt and fill a variety of roles where need arises. Drawing great personal satisfaction from seeing those around him thrive, he builds and operates from a generous vision. A creative at heart, his passions have him always seeking after the good, the true, and the beautiful.
"Their attention to detail and overall design quality places them among the top firms I’ve worked with. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional and creative design team. "
~Shawn R Patten, Design Group
"I've worked closely with Parkway East Design on a parade home here in St. George. They are extremely professional and extremely talented designers. I would very highly recommend them! You won't regret it."
~Kaelen G, Cedar Pointe Homes
"Cannot say enough about this team! Every interior design firm I work with-for me-is measured by the bar Parkway East has set. It’s no surprise that they are at the top of the industry, and second place can’t even see them up there."
~Andrew B, Eyer Electric
"Eleena and the Parkway East Design team are a joy to work with and has made my house building project very doable and even fun for me. I was afraid to build because I was sure I would be overwhelmed, but I have not been thanks to Eleena. It’s been a great experience!!"
~Julie S
Work with us
Collaborations
At Parkway East Design, we love working alongside other industry professionals. We’ve seen remarkable things accomplished when the talents of a synergized build team compliment one another, and our commitment to people-first collaborations makes us a valuable member working across teams and disciplines.
Whether you're a builder, architect, realtor, or vendor, let us help you deliver the quality design experience your clients deserve and will cherish for years to come.
Whether you live in Southern Utah or beyond, trust our talented team to deliver an exceptional design experience.