Today we’d like to introduce you to Ariana Barrientos and Giovanni Barrientos.
Hi Ariana and Giovanni, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers.
Ariana and I met when we were 15 and 17. I didn’t know where I was going in life, luckily Ariana’s side of the family had a trade to teach us. George and Ariana’s stepfather took me under his wing, it wasn’t until 2020, after years of grinding, that I and Ariana started working together, opened our LLC, and were no longer working under no one’s wing. We were finally on our own.
This was a change from working at restaurants or offices. From first-hand experience, you wouldn’t continue with this line of work unless you hold value and respect for the work. We’re not just laying patties on the grill or lead on a piece of paper, we’re placing blood, sweat, and tears on your floor. However people might see it, this is art to us. We learned to take our time and put our love and passion into each project as if it were our own home.
Throughout the years, we’ve met many wonderful people who have allowed us into their homes and businesses. Learning from the curveball that new people and projects throw at us. We uphold a standard above all. We love to say out of 100 installers what’s the 1 thing that sets you apart?
Because of the people that have believed in us, and pushed us, to be where we are today.
We are truly grateful. Today we are parents of two beautiful little girls, that have changed our lives like you wouldn’t imagine. We aspire to inspire the youth, the lost, and the hungry, to get up and go get it because you can and you will reach your dreams. Keep working hard and never stop even when it gets difficult.
Thank you from Inspire Design.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
With every road, there are potholes, and obstacles that one must navigate through.
In the beginning, the hardest part was learning the trade, lifting carpet and pad rolls that weigh as much as you, seaming, kicking, and stretching. We also got opportunities to install different materials like vinyl, and turf. Like anyone trying something new for the first time, it was challenging but fun.
One of the hardest things I remember as well is not being able to express myself or communicate professionally. That was a learning curve of its own, something that to this day we are still getting a grasp on.
Another hardship was starting so young in the flooring industry, as well as being a woman working in commercial settings and residential, having people doubt your capabilities.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Inspire Design LLC?
Inspire Design is a husband and wife-owned business. We are located in the Twin Cities, but work anywhere flooring is needed.
We do most types of flooring, Turf vinyl, LVT/LVP, carpet and more Our specialty is carpet, and detail work such as wool carpet, pattern match, stair runners, and high-end designer work.
Our commitment to quality installation and customer satisfaction is our priority.
It’s detrimental for us to leave the job picture perfect because that’s what creates word of mouth for our business. Our brand is proud of our craftsmanship, efficiency, and proficiency. We are proud of being a small group that gets big things done.
Inspire Design offers free estimates.
Services/Offerings:
Carpet: Wool, pattern match, loop, commercial, carpet tile, designer
LVT/LVP
Hardwood Floor: Sanding, refinishing, sealing
Turf
Stair Runners
Repairs, patches, restretching
Custom Projects
(RVs) (Boats)
(Trailers) (Planes)
Demo/Removal
What matters most to you? Why?
My family. When we sit back after a long day of work, with our two baby girls and we can relax. With no worries in the world but our family!
Only because we left no customer unsatisfied. Only because we left no stone Unturned.
We take pride in what we do. We do it for our growing family.
My family matters most to me. That’s why it’s so important to get the job done right the first time.
Contact Info:
- Telephone: 612-403-9317
- Email: inspiredesignmn@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredesignllcminnesota/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552117530657&mibextid=ZbWKwL
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@inspiredesignminnesota?_t=8hWLFUOrrvm&_r=1
