Meet the South Harlow Team
Meet the South Harlow team — talented designers and project managers who bring care, craft, and a personal touch to every project.
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Erika Gervin
Principal Designer + Founder
Erika Gervin founded South Harlow Interiors in 2015. With years of experience building custom homes, she has cultivated a talented team of design professionals, a highly tailored process, and a discerning clientele seeking to transform houses into timeless, unforgettable homes.
Erika believes a home should be a true reflection of those who live within it—layered, personal, and inviting—while maintaining an elevated and approachable aesthetic. Her work is grounded in creating spaces that foster connection: places for conversation, celebration, rest, and everyday living. Above all, she designs with the intention of creating homes that hold meaning—where lasting memories are made with family and friends.
Originally established in Southern California, South Harlow Interiors expanded in 2021 to include a second studio in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, where Erika now resides with her husband and three sons. Drawing inspiration from both coasts, her work reflects the natural beauty and relaxed sophistication of her surroundings. She remains actively involved across all projects, traveling regularly between locations to ensure consistent creative direction and thoughtful execution.
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Alicia Jonik
Lead Designer / Project Manager
Originally from Michigan, Alicia attended Kendall College of Art and Design, where she studied Interior and Jewelry Design. She has been working in Interior Design for the past nine years and relocated to Southern California in 2016. Alicia has always had an appreciation for the arts and feels that Interior Design is the perfect combination of art and technique. She loves creating comfortable, livable spaces that emulate a client’s individual aesthetic. She also loves music (especially the Talking Heads), going to concerts, traveling, martinis, and spending time with friends and family.
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Katie Porter
Senior Designer / Project Manager
Katie’s love for creativity and design started at a young age. After pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, she began her career in the design industry working with several boutique firms in the Bay Area. Ultimately, something else was calling her to Southern California…and it wasn’t just the sunshine and tacos! Her journey led her to the laid back lifestyle of Southern California—adopting a coastal, modern, and organic vibe. Katie’s creativity and passion are coming alive in new ways in her new home here at South Harlow.
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Kendall Guertin
Designer / Project Manager
Kendall was born and raised in the Bay Area, where her passion for interior design began at an early age. She attended the University of California Davis, earning a degree in Design, with a concentration in Interior Design and a minor in Art History. After graduating, she found her new home here at South Harlow. Kendall loves incorporating unique shapes, materials and colors to build a room that is a work of art. When she isn’t designing, you can find her at the beach, golfing, painting, or watching her favorite TV shows and movies.
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Chloe Darché Maggs
Procurement / Operations Manager
Originally from Spring Lake, New Jersey, Chloe studied Marketing at Providence College and worked in Fashion and Fine Jewelry for five years post-college. She finally decided to pursue her passion for interior design and completed a program with the New York School of Interior Design in 2021. She loves the design industry and continues to learn through experience alongside the team at South Harlow. In her free time, she loves to go to the beach, travel, practice yoga, ski, and spend time with her husband, pets, friends, and family.
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Cassidy Steele
Design Assistant
Originally from Arizona, Cassidy began her creative endeavors when she moved to Los Angeles in 2015 to pursue set design for TV and Film. Shortly after getting accepted to SDSU she decided to expand her design pursuits to study interior design. While completing her degree, she found her way to South Harlow as an intern and in 2024 she graduated with a Bachelors of Applied Arts with an Emphasis in Interior Architecture. She loves the diverse nature of design and how it is reflected in each client’s unique project. In her free time she enjoys cooking, spending time with loved ones or a cozy night in with a Real Housewives marathon.
Your Space + Every Detail, Thoughtfully Considered
Every project begins with a conversation. Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready for a refresh, we’d love to hear what you’re envisioning.
