# Deborah DiMare > Founder of DiMare Design Deborah is a renowned interior design consultant, author, educator and pioneer of the ethical/wellness design movement. She specializes in sourcing  furniture and decor that bear zero-to-low toxins and are non animal based. Her clients are seeking spaces that are designed for optimal mental and physical wellness. This type of design is called many things, including emotional and slow design. Chemicals and animal based furniture and décor can trigger physical and mental illnesses. There are over 80,000 toxic chemicals approved for fabrics that are used in everyday furniture. Autism, infertility, depression and other illnesses are at an all time high. Our environment has a direct affect on our health. Deborah was a design consultant on TLC’s “In A Fix.” Her luxury projects and expertise have adorned the pages of AD, Hollywood Reporter, Forbes, Better Homes & Garden and Dwell to name a few. She appeared on The Today Show and was named Top Influencer for 2024. She has also authored a book on healthy and humane design and educates designers all over the globe about safe, healthy and compassionate design. A few of the many areas of design that Deborah can help you with, all focused on zero to low chemicals & cruelty free: •Furniture selection and placement •Paints and wallpaper •Ideal layouts for any room in a home •Stores and brands for non toxic & cruelty free(non animal based) furniture •Styling your walls with shelves, pictures, art et. •Lighting for ceilings, walls and tables •The steps to any type of renovation from a bathroom to an entire home •Nursery & kids room design •Design for the elderly •Design for helping depression and sensory challenges •Home office design •Career advice for aspiring designers seeking to create a niche ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $270.00 ## Example Questions - Where do I start? - Can you help me with a furniture layout for a room? - How do I narrow down my style? I seem to like everything! - How do I know if the furniture I like is safe for me and my children? - Where can I buy safe and ethical furniture? ## Links - [Expert profile](/DeborahDiMare) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/805583A1b_9O3b.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)