Elate
& Coze

Designing spaces where joy meets comfort.

Thoughtful design. Well-run projects. Spaces that welcome you home.

I help homeowners create spaces that feel warm, natural, and fully their own—while ensuring renovation projects move forward smoothly, without unnecessary stress or surprises.

A home project should feel clear, steady, and considered. Elate & Coze brings together design guidance and practical project support—helping you make confident decisions while keeping the process aligned, manageable, and grounded in how you actually live.

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Catherine Matosky

Shelburne, Vermont

At Elate & Coze, design is approached with creativity and care. Catherine partners with clients as a trusted advisor — whether selecting materials, refining a vision, or collaborating with contractors — to ensure every detail comes together with purpose.

Her love of design, combined with a background in organizational effectiveness and complex project management, brings a discerning eye and quiet structure to the process — making even the most layered renovations feel manageable and well-paced.

When to Bring Me In

You’re planning a renovation and want to avoid costly missteps.

You’re overwhelmed by choices and need a clear, grounded path forward.

You want your home to feel warm, cohesive, and natural to live in.

You’re working with a contractor and want a steady partner to help guide the process.

How I Support You

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Define your direction, identify gaps and risks early, and move forward with confidence.

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Make cohesive, thoughtful decisions around materials, finishes, layout, and feel.

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Keep decisions, scope, timing, and contractor conversations aligned so work can move smoothly.

What Makes This Different

You’re not just getting design input—you’re getting structured guidance that helps your project stay clear, coordinated, and well-executed. My background in project and operational leadership brings a different kind of steadiness to the design process.

The result is a home that feels effortless to live in—and a project experience that feels far less stressful.

Let’s Start Simply

Most clients begin with a Project Clarity Session. From there, we determine the level of design and project support that best fits your home, your timeline, and your decisions.

Warm interior detail with wood and ceramic

Working Together

Project Clarity Session

A focused working session to review your space, priorities, risks, and next steps before you move forward.

Design + Project Guidance

Ongoing support to help you make thoughtful design decisions while keeping the project aligned with your contractor.

Light Visualization

Simple layout or visual support when it helps clarify decisions, scale, or flow.

Common Questions

Do I need to already have a contractor?

Not at all. Many clients come to me before they've hired anyone. In fact, starting early often helps you ask better questions, set clearer expectations, and avoid costly missteps down the road.

How is this different from hiring an interior designer?

A traditional interior designer typically focuses on aesthetics and furnishings. Elate & Coze combines design guidance with the kind of project oversight that keeps renovations on track — think of it as having both a design eye and a clear-headed project partner in one.

What size projects do you work with?

Everything from a single room refresh to a whole-home renovation. The Clarity Session is a good fit regardless of scope — it helps bring focus no matter how large or small the project is.

What does a monthly engagement actually look like?

It varies by project, but typically includes regular check-ins, help with decisions as they arise, review of contractor proposals or schedules, and guidance on materials and finishes. It's designed to flex with where you are in the process.

Do you work outside Chittenden County?

Primarily I serve Chittenden County and surrounding Vermont communities. For the right project, I'm open to working further afield — reach out and we'll figure out what makes sense.

Ready to make your project feel clearer?

Start with a conversation. We'll talk through where you are, what you're deciding, and what level of support would be most useful.