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Dream Room Awards

Andrea Ritten was honored with two prestigious awards at the Annual Dream Room Competition, a nationally recognized event that celebrates exceptional talent in interior design. Competing among top designers from across the country, Andrea secured third place in the highly competitive Bedroom category for her stunning contemporary loft renovation, a project that showcased her signature blend of bold style, thoughtful layout, and sophisticated comfort.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that it was Andrea’s very first time entering the competition. Her impressive debut earned her first place in the coveted First Timer’s category, a distinction awarded to standout newcomers who demonstrate outstanding creativity, technical skill, and a strong design perspective.

Andrea’s award-winning loft project demonstrated her ability to transform a challenging space into a serene yet stylish retreat, seamlessly balancing modern aesthetics with warmth and functionality. These accolades mark an exciting milestone in Andrea’s growing design career and highlight her as a talent to watch in the world of interior design.

Leave Imposter Syndrome Behind in 2025

Andrea Ritten is addressing imposter syndrome head-on, recently presenting at REFLECT, the monthly meetup for women entrepreneurs. The event took place on December 10th, 2024 at Pango’s, 740 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN.

As a small business owner, it’s common to feel like you’re not enough, but letting those doubts linger can limit your potential. Andrea invited attendees to explore strategies for overcoming self-doubt and embracing their success with confidence. Her empowering session provided valuable insights for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, setting the stage for a bold and self-assured start to 2025.

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Home Stratosphere
Nov 2024

Design Like a Pro: Andrea Ritten’s Expert Guide to Creating Rooms That Leave Lasting Impressions

Jon Dykstra recently interviewed Andrea Ritten, owner and founder of Andrea Rose Design in Minneapolis, MN. Jon says, “I’ve known Andrea for a couple of years and am both familiar and impressed with her interior design talent and work. She was kind enough to answer the following series of questions shedding light on the latest in interior design generally and her approach to design specifically. I particularly like her explanation on how to give any room that WOW factor.”

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Bold Journey
July 2024

Imposter Syndrome

I realized about 10 years into my career that even at the highest level, you can struggle with imposter syndrome. I attended a leadership seminar with C-suite executives and had an ah-ha moment when a female CEO of a fortune 500 company admitted to not always knowing the right answer and sometimes didn’t feel qualified for her role. It felt so eye opening to me! We’re all just here winging it, and all of a sudden, I had permission to “not know”.

Read about how you can overcome Imposter Syndrome.