Bob Schaerer
Principal and Founder
As a boy, Bob would draw fantasy homes on a laptop drafting board in the back seat of the car en route to the family cottage on Lake Charlevoix. At 16 years old, Bob began working in the industry as a draftsman through a co-op high school program. At 18, Bob was free-lancing for a handful of residential builders, adapting model home elevations to the home buyer’s preferred architectural style. Combining these early work experiences along with his schooling in Architecture & Design at Lawrence Tech, Bob was a V.P. of a major design-build contracting firm by 27 years old . It was there that he began his journey of working closely alongside contractors and architects to create dream environments for upscale, discriminating clients.
In 1985, Bob founded Schaerer Design Inc., but in 2005 changed the name to Schaerer Architextural Interiors, which more accurately represented the firm’s depth of experience as well as scope of services. Over the 40 years of owning the business, Bob & his staff have designed 100s of upscale projects in Michigan, Florida, the Bahamas, Colorado, California, New York, & London, England. Schaerer Architextural Interiors regularity receives Awards for their designs in Detroit Design Magazine as well as a number of other design publications.
Although work & anything “design” related is Bob’s perfect passion, he also enjoys spending time with his family. Bob’s hobbies include hiking, biking, snow shoeing, cooking for friends, travel & just hanging out at the beach.
Lona Battishill
Director of Design
After completing her bachelor’s degree in interior design at Baker College in 2003, Lona started her career at a commercial design firm. As a lead designer she managed several large accounts and projects. In 2013, her interest in residential design brought her to Schaerer Architextural Interiors. As the Director of Design, Lona oversees all projects and guides her team through the design process. Lona enjoys the creative process and especially likes the team approach to design that the firm encourages. Lona and her family live in a historical home in northern Oakland County and enjoy traveling. Lona loves spending time with her family, pets, gardening, and is an avid runner.
Amy Schaerer
VP of Operations
Originally from southern Illinois, Amy attended Eastern Illinois University receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management. She began her career as the Office Manager of a summer camp in Minnesota where she was responsible for all aspects of getting the campers to/from camp and managing communications with the families while there. After meeting her husband Matt at this camp, she relocated to Michigan in 2011 and joined the team at Schaerer Architextural Interiors in 2014 as Robert’s Administrative Assistant. From there, she continued to take on more office responsibilities becoming the VP of Operations. She enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking and gardening with her husband and 2 kids.
Kelsey Keil
Interior Designer / Technical Planner
Originally from Ohio, Kelsey moved to Michigan to attend Eastern Michigan University where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design in 2016. She began working with Schaerer Architextural Interiors as an intern in 2015 and has been a key member of our team since. As an Interior Designer and Senior Technical Planner, she participates in all aspects of a project with a particular focus on technical drawings. Kelsey currently lives in Ypsilanti with her husband and their rescued cats. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Liberty Williams
Interior Designer
Liberty grew up in a family that fostered both creativity and academic curiosity, leading her to pursue a degree in Interior Design at the College for Creative Studies. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2023 and began her professional journey as an intern at Schaerer Architextural Interiors during her senior year. Following graduation, Liberty continued with the firm as a Design Assistant. In her role she takes on diverse responsibilities, including technical planning, assisting with design selections, managing social media, and maintaining the resource library. Beyond work, Liberty enjoys reading, sculpting, drawing, and spending time with friends and family. She has a passion for creative exploration and is always eager to discover new hobbies.
Featured Designer - Michigan Design Center, Troy
Multiple Award Winner - Detroit Design Magazine
Readers Choice Winner - Detreoit Design Magazine
Why choose Schaerer Architextural Interiors?
In addition to our stellar work, and over 40 years in the business, you can rely on our ability to listen and an unwavering attention to detail. We start with a conversation about you, your lifestyle, preferences and your goals for each space. From there, we define your style with “livable luxury”, infusing your personal taste into “architextural brilliance.” The final design will seamlessly marry your vision with the architectural elements of the interior.
We’re grateful to do what we’ve always wanted to do--work with people to discover their unrevealed style within. If you’re ready to define your style with “livable luxury”, we’d be honored to show the way.
Our Philosophy
At Schaerer Architextural Interiors, we believe in defining and implementing your interior style with our philosophy of “livable luxury” by:
Discovering and then safeguarding your practical objectives and the resulting artistic vision through focused communication throughout each phase of the project.
Producing a beautiful, creative interior design that co-exists harmoniously and enhances the building’s architectural features.
Orchestrating our efforts with the architects and contractors to create an integrated synergy of architectural structure and interior beauty.
Ensuring that your goals and desires for design & expenditure are prioritized and respected throughout the new construction process.