About our clients
Our clients appreciate the art of living graciously and value homes that are classic, welcoming, and cheerful. They seek spaces that blend comfort with timeless tradition, heritage, style, and the joy of everyday elegance.
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
Julie Anne Baur
Julie Anne specializes in creating fresh traditional and transitional interiors enhanced with beautiful antiques or beloved family heirlooms to add character and classic style.
She loves working with clients who are excited about the design process but want to rely on a designer to handle the hundreds of details needed to lead a project smoothly from start to finish.
Having lived in Hyde Park for over 20 years, Julie Anne and her team serve clients from their current Hyde Park location, just a few blocks from her home, where she and her husband recently finished raising 3 young adult sons (after which her home still looks as good as ever, in spite of the boys’ best efforts to destroy it).
Julie Anne grew up in South Florida and graduated from Vanderbilt University where she met her husband, Jeff. After college, she moved to Cincinnati, earned a Masters Degree from Xavier University, and studied Interior Design at The Art Institute of Ohio before founding Winding Lane interiors in 2014.
Julie Anne’s hobbies include Pilates, traveling with her husband, and reading books (especially romantic comedies, mysteries, and historical fiction).
MEET THE TEAM
We’re a small, passionate team who work closely together to bring warmth, character, and ease to every space we design.
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Designer & Project Coordinator
Amanda Rasche is a Designer and Project Coordinator for Winding Lane Interiors.
She serves as the initial point of contact for our clients and collaborates with Julie Anne throughout the design process.
Amanda grew up in Northwest Florida and graduated from Birmingham-Southern College. She has an extensive background in project and product management in the corporate world as well as design and project management experience in the furnishings industry.
Amanda has a passion for antiques and discovering design treasures, as well as a near photographic memory for fabrics and wallpaper designs. She lives with her husband and two children in Evendale. Amanda is incredibly creative & energetic, and has exquisite taste!
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Operations Manager
A Cincinnati native and graduate of The Ohio State University, Jen Nieman brings with her almost 20 years of organizational experience & expertise in the retail and fashion world.
Jen does all of our ordering, handles our client invoicing and billing, serves as our vendor liaison, handles any issues that may arise, and is in charge of many of the details that are inherent to ensuring that everything at Winding Lane Interiors runs like a well-oiled machine. She is the calming force in a studio full of creatives, and she helps keep us organized and on top of everything.
The mother of two young children, Jen has a seemingly endless supply of patience and energy. She is the “behind the scenes” force that allows WLI to do our very best work!
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
We’re honored to be recognized by industry publications and associations
AWARDS
IDS Designer of the Year Awards, 1st Runner Up, 2024
Luxe Residential Excellence in Design Readers’ Choice Award, 2024
Top 10 Interior Designers in Ohio
Best of Houzz Service 2022, 2023
Cincy Chic “Best of Chic” Interior Designer 2021, 2022
Best of Home & Design Awards by Cincy Magazine 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
PRESS & FEATURES
Sophisticated Living Cincinnati March/April 2025 by Sophisticated Living Magazine - Issuu
The Best Antique and Vintage Shopping Destinations Across America | HGTV
Ethos Luxury Magazine “Holiday Issue”- Page 192
Fall in Love Again (With Your House) →
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
CREDENTIALS
Studied Interior Design at The Art Institute of Ohio
Over 10 years of Interior Design Experience
Clients in OH, KY, FL, GA, NC, SC, NJ, TX, MO
Strategic Partner & Designer for New Life Furniture Bank
GIVING BACK
New Life Furniture Bank
At Winding Lane Interiors, we believe everyone deserves a beautiful home. That’s why we volunteer with New Life Furniture Bank’s Design With A Heart program, transforming empty houses into welcoming havens for families in need.
We also support their annual Party In The House gala as a Champion Designer, raising funds by redesigning donated furniture pieces for auction.
A thoughtfully furnished space brings comfort, dignity, and joy—reminding each family they are valued and loved by their neighbors.