Terin Garrard

From: Burley, Idaho

Desired Career Focus: Commercial Interior Design

Certifications: LEED Green Associate

Associations: USGBC, ASID, & IIDA

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Terin Garrard was born and raised in Burley, Idaho and found a love for Utah State University through its strong sense of community. Terin is an emerging designer graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture and Design, along with a minor in Art. As an Undergraduate Teaching Fellow, she has mentored students by helping them develop their technical skills and guiding them in applying design concepts to their own projects. Outside of the studio, she enjoys playing volleyball and tennis as well as spending time with friends. After graduation, Terin plans to work in commercial interior design. With a thoughtful approach to design and a passion for improving lives through space, Terin is excited to shape environments and elevate everyday experiences.

My buildings should have an emotional core - a space which, in itself, has an emotional nice feeling.

Peter Zumthor

Student Projects

Amber Record Co.

The Billie Tenis Club

The Depot

Hoffman Kitchen

Rooted: Spa

Mischief & Mayhem: Dog Adoption Center

Amber Record Co.

Amber Record Co. is a vinyl retail store and recording studio designed as an inclusive space for experiencing music beyond sound. Focused on accessibility for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and low-vision users, it reimagines how people connect with music through multi-sensory design. Inspired by mid-century modern aesthetics, the space incorporates tactile wayfinding, clear circulation, and visual cues to support navigation throughout.

The floor plan of a vinyl record shop with a recording studio, featuring retail display shelves, listening rooms, recording booths, and support spaces.

A rendered floor plan of a vinyl record shop and recording studio, highlighting materials and finish selections.

Vinyl retail store interior view with mid-century modern custom record displays featuring specific signage and braille.

Interior rendering of a mid-century listening room with wood walls, built-in subwoofers, resonance flooring, and a vinyl record display.

Moody mid-century modern recording studio interior with warm brown tones, angled walls, fabric acoustical panels, wood ceiling, and rugs for acoustics.

Mid-century modern listening room with warm wood walls, subwoofer speakers, resonance flooring, a playful rug, and a cozy chair.

THE BILLIE TENNIS CLUB

The Billie Club is a modern, community-centered space designed to celebrate the spirit of tennis both on and off the court. The facility balances high-performance indoor and outdoor courts with comfortable lounges and engaging viewing areas that encourage interaction between players and spectators. By pairing durable, high-quality materials with a layout centered on clear circulation and inclusivity, the design creates a vibrant hub for mentorship and play.

A rendered architectural section of a modern tennis facility showcasing the reception desk, social lounges, and athletic zones, set against a deep green ground plane.

Two views showcasing the front and back of The Billie Tennis Club, highlighting the exterior materials, vertical metal fins, prominent signage, and expansive windows.

A detailed floor plan of The Billie Tennis Club showcasing four indoor tennis courts with connecting walkways, a central reception, dedicated locker rooms, and a social lounge, all clearly labeled with dimensions.

Architectural exterior elevations of The Billie Tennis Club, featuring North, South, East, and West views that detail the vertical metal fin facade, rooflines, and material callouts.

Two detailed building sections illustrating the structural roof trusses, columns, and floor systems to showcase the interior heights and how the building is constructed.

THE DEPOT

The Depot transforms a historical railroad building into an inviting Italian restaurant that honors the site’s past while creating a welcoming space for the community. The design utilizes a palette of warm tones, fun tiles, rich wood, and a cream textured wallcovering to create a sophisticated atmosphere that feels both timeless and lived-in. Thoughtful details, like the custom-tiled bar and intimate dining booths, offer a layered experience that encourages connection.

Interior rendering of an Italian restaurant featuring a gelato dessert bar, glass display cases, warm lighting, tall windows, and checkered flooring accenting portions of the seating area.

Interior rendering of a restaurant showing a mix of booths and table seating, a gallery wall of framed artwork that creates a warm, Italian-inspired atmosphere.

Rendering of a modern Italian restaurant bar featuring dark wood stools, warm terracotta wall tiles, and a custom wavy-edged mosaic floor patterned with playful illustrations of pasta, tomatoes, and wine.

3D rendering of an Italian restaurant’s outdoor dining area that blends historic charm with a modern vibe featuring original brick walls, string lights, and operable garage doors that create a seamless flow to the indoor dining area.

Floor plan of a historic train station repurposed into an Italian restaurant, featuring a large kitchen, gelato counter, bar, variety of seating arrangements, and a seamless transition to outdoor seating.

3D rendering of an intimate indoor dining area featuring a decorative coffered wood ceiling, booth seating, and a checkered tile floor that creates a cozy, distinct zone within the open restaurant layout.

Hoffman Kitchen

The Hoffman Kitchen draws inspiration from the dramatic light and shadow of Dutch Golden Age paintings. Using the principles of chiaroscuro, the design balances brightness and depth. Large windows and skylights fill the space with natural light, while darker-toned cabinetry grounds it in contrast. By integrating discreet storage solutions with accessible, age-in-place features, the design ensures a clean aesthetic that supports the client's evolving needs. This thoughtful approach preserves a warm, open atmosphere centered on accessibility, personal heritage, and the joy of hosting.

Interior rendering of a vaulted-ceiling kitchen featuring dark plum cabinetry, a large marble-topped island with woven barstools, a classic checkered floor, delft tile backsplash, and a series of skylights and large triangular windows.

3D rendering of a breakfast nook featuring a light blue built-in banquette under large angled windows, and a rustic pedestal table set with blue-and-white dishware.

An interior rendering of a pale blue built-in hutch featuring open shelving filled with a curated collection of blue-and-white Delftware, copper pots, and tea sets above a marble countertop and wide storage drawers.

A vignette rendering of a coffee bar station in a dark plum nook with an espresso machine and open shelving filled with cookbooks, art, and brass gallery rails.

Elevation line drawings for a kitchen design, detailing the cabinetry, vaulted ceilings with skylights, island dimensions, and architectural features across multiple views.

An angled interior rendering of a kitchen showcasing a long cream island, checkered floors, dark plum cabinetry, and a vaulted ceiling with large skylights.

Rooted: Spa

Rooted is a wellness retreat designed for relaxation featuring a layout that guides guests effortlessly from active treatments to quiet recovery. The design draws inspiration from the organic beauty of Yellowstone’s geothermal springs, centering around a calming water feature and a grounded palette of mossy greens, blues, honey, and soft peach. Through the use of natural materials, gentle curves, and layered lighting, the space offers a sensory-rich sanctuary that feels both inclusive and deeply restorative.

Inspiration images of Yellowstone’s geothermal springs and hot pools, featuring a grounded palette of mossy greens, honey, and soft peach that informs the organic shapes and colors of the spa design.

An interior elevation rendering of a bathroom featuring a dark green marble countertop with a scalloped edge, green tiled wall, and two distinct wood sphere light fixtures flanking a large circular mirror.

Rendered bathroom elevation featuring a fluted stone vanity, hourglass-shaped mirror, wavy-striped wallpaper, and a plum tiled shower with an inset nook.

Bathroom interior rendering showing a unique mirror and pendants against tan tiles, with a dark green countertop and a green marble feature wall behind the toilet.

Sauna room elevation featuring plaid-pattern tile in absinthe, tidepool, and Portuguese blue tones, with a custom built-in bench and high transom windows that allow natural light while maintaining privacy.

Treatment room elevation featuring light blue upper cabinets, a textured blue and green tile backsplash, green marble countertops, and darker blue base cabinets.

MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: DOG ADOPTION CENTER

Mischief & Mayhem is a dog interaction center that promotes socialization, owner education, and adoption in a welcoming, low-stress environment. Predominantly green and tan tones create an inviting, approachable atmosphere, while pops of orange highlight key areas and encourage social interaction. With durable, easy-to-clean materials and a playful color palette, the center reimagines the traditional pet facility as a vibrant community hub celebrating pet ownership.