Sarah Merenda
Owner/ Operator And Head Designer
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
The visionary behind Merenda Wallpaper, founded in 2006, has established herself as a trailblazer in the world of design and wallpaper installation. With an impressive 28 years of experience as a master wallpaper installer, Sarah's unique perspective and profound knowledge of installation techniques play a pivotal role in shaping her design process. Her expertise seamlessly integrates real-life considerations, effortlessly balancing scale and design in any given space.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Merenda Wallpaper LLC/ Sarah Merenda LLC
Cherry Hill, NJ
03.2006 - Current
- Company Overview: a wallpaper, textile and mural installation and design company
- owner/operator of digital printer
- head designer of all patterns and colorways
- Started in Queens, NY. Now relocated to Cherry Hill, NJ
- A wallpaper, textile and mural installation and design company
- Textile Design and Wallpaper Manufacturer
Artist Assistant
Duke Riley
Brooklyn, NY
07.2008 - 05.2011
- Assisted artist Duke Riley
- Used pens and ink and computer software to create artwork.
- Screen printed
- mosaic work
- large scale mural painting
- traveled to Cuba and abandoned islands doing research
Designer
Golden Calf Renovation
New York, USA
02.2000 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: Design, Painting and Paperhanging with Golden Calf Renovation
- Josh Dworkis New York, NY
- custom textile projects and faux finishing
Wallpaper Hanger
Prints and Patterns
Atlanta, USA
09.1996 - 04.1999
- Company Overview: Wallpaper Installation and Faux finishing training w/ Prints and Patterns Atlanta GA USA
- Wallpaper Installation and Faux finishing training w/ Prints and Patterns Atlanta GA USA
Buyer
Oh Susanna’s Vintage Clothing Store
Baltimore, USA
05.1995 - 09.1996
- Company Overview: buyer Baltimore Md
- shop help
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY12-2013
AAS Degree -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY, USA01.2004
Life Drawing
Spring Studio
New York, NY01-2001
High School Diploma -
Queen Annes County High School
Centreville, MD, USA05-1995
Chesapeake College
Queenstown, MD, USA05-1995
Skills
- Murals
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Fabric wallcovering
- Residential wallcovering
- Grasscloth application
- Watercolor
- Oil painting
- Adobe photoshop
- Wallpaper installation
- Interior design coordination
- Color theory
- Digital textile design
- Surface pattern design
- Illustration
- Creative thinking
- Exhibits and installations
- Traditional fine art skills
- Print design and illustration
- Painted finishes
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Screen printing
- Oil and Watercolor painting
- Yoga
Accomplishments
- NYC Design Awards Finalist- 2019
- Interior Design Magazine- Best of the Year -2019
- NYC Design Honoree-2024
Timeline
Artist Assistant
Duke Riley
07.2008 - 05.2011
Founder
Merenda Wallpaper LLC/ Sarah Merenda LLC
03.2006 - Current
Designer
Golden Calf Renovation
02.2000 - 06.2005
Wallpaper Hanger
Prints and Patterns
09.1996 - 04.1999
Buyer
Oh Susanna’s Vintage Clothing Store
05.1995 - 09.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology
AAS Degree -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Life Drawing
Spring Studio
High School Diploma -
Queen Annes County High School
Chesapeake College
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