The Hazel Tree Story

It all began with a dream. 

Literally. 

One night, Karen Starr had a dream of a building with a tree mural painted on the side and the flash of a name, Hazel Tree Interiors. When she woke up, she knew that the new business venture that she and her partner, Jon Haidet were embarking upon together would be named Hazel Tree.

Quite a bit of mythology exists regarding hazel trees, likely due to their versatility and usefulness. The overwhelming thread through much of this lore is creativity, inspiration and good fortune. Dreaming of a hazel tree is said to predict success and wealth. Karen considered that a very good sign.

Since Karen’s dream, the Hazel Tree vision has been one that has helped transform the artist community in the Akron area by creating a hub for collaboration, creativity and conversation about how design and life intersect. In this historic building — where memories of its original occupant, John P. Mazzola, echo Hazel Tree’s ethos of community, design and entrepreneurship — the past, present and future co-mingle and give rise to a vibrant space for creative thought.

Whether helping artists find the best way to present their work, conferring with clients about locally sourced décor options or transforming civic spaces into artful hubs of interconnection, Hazel Tree’s design team is always crackling with new ideas. Contact us today to discuss your interior or exterior design project, to explore ways of preserving and presenting your art or heirlooms, or simply to join the community of artists and art lovers who see the beauty and value in our connections with each other.

Thanks for visiting the Hazel Tree Design Studio website! We look forward to working with you and exploring all the possibilities in your dreams of art and community.