Sharon Sherman
Founder and Principal DesignerThyme and Place DesignSharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey, and has been practicing kitchen, bath, and interior design for over 20 years across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and the Eastern Seaboard. She is the Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers, New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, as well as a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Interior Design Community.
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine. Sharon was named KBB Person of the Year 2025 and Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Kitchen & Bath Design News, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine, as well as several books. She has authored the Interior Designers’ Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success, available through the website. Sharon is an industry thought leader and a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider.
Om, Sweet Om: Designing Wellness Rooms with Intention
Wellness spaces are increasingly requested in high-end residential projects, yet many are approached as aesthetic features rather than purpose-built e…Wellness spaces are increasingly requested in high-end residential projects, yet many are approached as aesthetic features rather than purpose-built environments. This session explores how to shape meditation, recovery, and decompression rooms where …Wellness spaces are increasingly requested in high-end residential projects, yet many are approached as aesthetic features rather than purpose-built environments. This session explores how to shape meditation, recovery, and decompression rooms where lighting, acoustics, air quality, control interfaces, and material choices work together to create a coherent sensory experience. Discussion will focus on practical design decisions: tuning circadian-…Wellness spaces are increasingly requested in high-end residential projects, yet many are approached as aesthetic features rather than purpose-built environments. This session explores how to shape meditation, recovery, and decompression rooms where lighting, acoustics, air quality, control interfaces, and material choices work together to create a coherent sensory experience. Discussion will focus on practical design decisions: tuning circadian-inspired lighting without overcomplicating programming, managing sound isolation and spatial audio for immersion, coordinating ventilation and humidity for comfort, and simplifying user interfaces to reduce cognitive load. The goal is to create spaces that feel intentional and restorative—without leaning on exaggerated claims or gadget-driven gimmicks.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Selling Outcomes, Not Systems