Hi!

I’m Sandra van der Geer-van Eck, born, raised and married in
The Netherlands and designer at heart!

Growing up, my favorite activities were drawing, building, helping in the back yard and doing all things creative. Oh, and climbing trees…
I loved climbing trees 🙂

After studying Design, Art Therapy and Child Development in the Netherlands, my husband and I moved to the USA (MA) in 2010, where I owned an Art Studio, offering art workshops, camps and classes to kids and adults, which I loved doing. Using my creative mind, challenging others to think open minded, teaching techniques, plus creating a comfortable and trusting atmosphere in the Studio was what made it great.

In 2019 we moved down to TX, where I decided to switch and follow my passion for Design; creating functional yet beautiful spaces or objects is both rewarding and enjoyable to me.

Working as an artist and art teacher in the past, I gained knowledge and experience in thinking in perspective, patterns, lines and color, focal points, proportions, possibilities, balance, and more…..
I use all these tools when I’m designing!

Next to design, I also have a heart for outdoor life; nature, animals and all its wonders inspire me. Being outdoor gives me a feel of freedom, a sense of belonging and just simply joy and relaxation.

Serene Design was born out of a passion and desire to help others enjoy life and nature more, by create eye-pleasing and functional outdoor living spaces. Connecting with my client, understanding their wishes, locating the site’s challenges and finding best and most beautiful ways to accommodate this all is what I do.

I hope to meet you and your space soon!

– Sandra –