BA – Art/ Concentration in Drawing
(College of Charleston, SC)
MS – Interior Architecture and Design
(Drexel University, PA)
Ann Decker Forster grew up in Wayne, PA attending Sacred Heart in Bryn Mawr and then Radnor High School. Throughout Ann’s school career she practiced and loved art, especially pottery and drawing. Ann continued her studies at the College of Charleston, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and a concentration in drawing. During her Junior year, she took the opportunity to continue her study of the arts in Rome, Italy through the Tyler School of Art.
Upon graduating, Ann took a retail job at Beethoven Wraps in Wayne, that turned into a visual merchandising and management position. In this position, Ann created displays for all in store merchandise as well as design two storefront windows every season. It was through this position that Ann realized her passion for space planning and design. While working Ann began her pursuit of a Masters Degree in Interior Architecture and Design at Drexel University, which she completed in 2008.
Ann Decker Designs, was the original name of Ann’s first business that she started in 2001, upon graduating from college. Around this time Vera Bradley bags were very popular and seemed to be what every woman carried. Ann decided that she too could design her own fabric handbags and began having bag parties to sell her collections. Ann designed and made handbags for about three years until she decided to change her focus and love of textiles to study Interior Design.
Ann enrolled in a full time three year Masters program at Drexel. The Interior Architecture and Design program was rigorous and the work was intensive, but it was worth every sleepless night. It enabled Ann to fine tune her skills and gain a better understanding of her design strengths. Ann graduated with a Masters Degree and began to form her own residential interior design business now known as Ann Decker Design. Ann feels fortunate to have found her true passion for interior design and offers a very unique perspective to each space. Ann can work with any individual’s style while, adding her own flair and aesthetic to create something beautiful. Ann currently lives in Radnor Township with her husband Robert and their three children.
Ann Decker Design 
Good morning, Ann:
Tina Geary recommended I contact you regarding a few home renovations my husband and I would like to do later this year. We’d like to install two bathrooms and turn a detached garage into a man cave. We need architectural drawings for this work, as it involves lots of moving parts and several different spaces. Would you be interested in discussing this project with us?
Many thanks!
Cynthia Kreilick
215-805-7363
519 Toll Road
Oreland, PA 19075
Hi Cynthia, thank you so much for reaching out to me. I would be happy to discuss your project(s) further if you wouldn’t mind answering some of these questions that will help me familiarize myself with your project. I realize some are repetitive of your inquiry so you can skip those.
1) Have you ever worked with an Interior Designer or Architect before on a project?
2) Where are you located?
3)How did you hear about me?
4) Have you seen any of my projects on Instagram or my website?
5) Do you have a start date or an estimated start date for your project(s)?
6) Do you have a contractor already or am I the first step in your process?
7) What rooms are you considering updating? Are there any other design issues that you would like to discuss with me during your first consultation?
8) What is your budget for these projects?
A) 25,000-50K
B) 50,000-100K
C) 100,000+
Once I get a better idea of what your needs are, I will set up a phone call at your earliest convenience and we can discuss next steps.
All the best,
Ann