Meet the Team
Meet the talented women behind Dakovich Interiors. We specialize in end-to-end design services for both residential and commercial spaces. From furnishings and decor, to space planning and lighting design, we offer design services for remodels as well as new construction.
Founder & Principal Designer
Cindy is a talented designer who truly listens to her clients' needs and delivers stunning results. Cindy has an impeccable attention to detail that seamlessly ties together every room in a home. She has an eye for quality materials and craftsmanship and delivers both function and highly stylized concepts. Cindy's collaborative approach makes the design process enjoyable and streamlined for her clients. She enjoys incorporating family heirlooms and mixing modern aesthetics with timeless pieces. She works closely with contractors and architects, bringing her expertise to every step of the project, from concept boards to the finishing touches.
Cindy Dakovich
Lead Designer/Furniture Guru
Meet Michelle, our fabulous Furniture Guru, with an impressive 20 years of experience in the furniture and design industry. A resident of the Central Coast for the past 17 years, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for design to our workspace.
Around the office, she's the heart and soul, bringing her expertise and infectious smile to the showroom every day. Michelle is the ultimate multitasker, juggling various responsibilities to ensure our client projects thrive!
Michelle has been married for 35 years and is a proud mama of two daughters. She loves the beach, horror movies, cooking, music, and dancing to 80's music.
Michelle Starnes
Admin/Bookkeeper
Meet Shannan, our bookkeeping financial wizard! Armed with a Bachelor's in Business: Financial Management from Cal Poly SLO, Shannan boasts an impressive 25 years of bookkeeping and office administration experience.
Shannan embraces the beauty of a life-work balance and a true maestro of juggling it all. The proud mom of two beautiful daughters, she has been calling the Central Coast home since 1996, bringing her Southern California charm to our community.
Beyond the office, Shannan finds her bliss walking on the beach, hiking through nature's wonders, savoring the finest wines, and immersing herself in live music on the Central Coast.
