The Team

Diane Bell, owner and interior designer, holds degrees in Fine Art and Design from Hillsdale College, a Master of Business Administration, as well as graduate work and degrees in design, art and a Master of Arts in Teaching.  Following three decades of experience in design and art, in teaching, and in the application of design and interiors throughout the United States, she has for the past twenty years brought her professional talents, service commitment, and unique resources to northern Michigan.  Diane specializes in modern and contemporary architectural interiors and in historic, period specific residential interiors such as Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, and English Lake House. Her knowledge of specialty finishes, fine textiles, furniture, oriental rugs and the applications for unique structural details make her clients' interiors creative, memorable and cherished. 

Kate Haubein, Administrative Design Assistant.

Before moving up north, Kate worked as a Preschool Teacher in St.Louis Missouri. She graduated from Missouri State University with an Early Education degree however, she has always had a passion for art and design and wanted to take that passion forward. Kate has experience in Digital Marketing and working within a small family-owned business.

She is excited to be at Ciao Bella working and learning alongside Diane.