Cartozian Fine Flooring & Rugs

About Us

RACHEL McLAIN

As a teenager in Northeast Washington, Rachel couldn't wait to escape to the beautiful Puget Sound region. Her career plans included becoming a physical therapist, or a police officer, or remodeling houses for profit. Rachel never dreamed that 20 years later she would be involved with the best career choice ever: interior design and flooring! "This business gives me the opportunity to help my clients realize their dream spaces. I love the creativity I am allowed. And the best feeling ever is a job well done, when my clients are so pleased with a project." In her spare time, Rachel loves to spend time with her family and friends, and can often be found on the slopes skiing, or riding her bike-both recreationally and competitively. To reach Rachel please email her at rachel@cartozian.com or call 253.474.8433.

KIM OCHS

A Tri-Cities native, Kim Ochs felt the call of precipitation and quickly moved to Western Washington after finishing school. After years of residing in tumbleweed ridden eastern Washington, Kim welcomes walking down Ruston on a rainy day. Her involvement in the design industry has metamorphisized in recent years giving her a unique perspective on historical design, green building, and regional design. Her position at Cartozian has allowed her to continue to master her craft and help create beautiful spaces in the spirit of excellence and functionality. Kim, her husband Chris, her son Jacob and their dog Snarf, reside in Tacoma. She can be heard serenading the staff with silly songs, baking cookies for installers or keeping her nose in a good book, usually borrowed from Rachel. To reach Kim please email her at kim@cartozian.com or call 253.474.8433.

ATHARVA ROETTER

From the age of 6 Atharva Roetters life was influenced by art and design. Growing up, it seemed her mother was always redecorating and her father often took her antiquing on Sundays. It was no surprise to her family and friends when she made her career change to the field of interior design. Atharva has a degree in Interior Design and specializes in bathroom design. The challenge of this often unique space, its configurations, and the wonderful materials available are appealing to her. Helping clients select the products that best reflect their dreams and lifestyle is my favorite thing about the field of design. In her free time Atharva loves to hike in the forest near her home with her husband and work in her garden where she grows heirloom vegetables and raises her small flock of chickens. To reach Atharva you may e-mail her at atharva@cartozian.com, or she may be reached at 253.474.8433.

" I just wanted to thank you and the crew (Norm and Dan) again for the wonderful job you did on our carpet installation. We are immensely pleased with the results-and the fact that Norm remembered some of the small details which could easily be overlooked. We look forward to having Randy install the moldings and laundry chute door on Thursday-thanks for coordinating all of that! I appreciate all you've done to make this process as stress free as possible!"

- A. Bates, Tacoma

"It is not a practice of mine to praise, especially when I am paying for a service, but I have to make an exception of my ways with your company and installers. . . The way you listened to what I wanted, presented yourself and your company's professionalism . . . and how you started taking accurate measurements made my selection easy for you and your company to do my job . . . I just wanted you to know how appreciative I am to have chosen Cartozian Fine Flooring and Rugs for the fine job you have done for me."

- B. Hunter, Lakewood