Interior Design

Our Design Team

At Align West Homes, we believe a truly finished home is one that reflects the people who live in it. Our interior design team brings creativity, intention, and a deeply personal approach to every space, whether you are building from the ground up or transforming an existing home. Working in close collaboration with our build team, Raquel and Courtney ensure that design and construction speak the same language from day one.

Raquel Millikin
Raquel is a talented, award-winning interior & exterior designer and an integral part of the Align West Homes team. She has a gift for creating elegant and timelessly classic spaces, with a natural eye for balancing luxury with approachability to achieve breathtaking results within budget. As a mother of three, Raquel understands the importance of designing spaces that are as livable as they are beautiful.

“For as long as I can remember I have lived and breathed design. It has always been a passion in my life, whether I was re-decorating my bedroom as a kid, painting my flat as a teen or designing and building big, beautiful homes. I feel your home is your nest, whether it is fancy or casual, it is your place to relax and unwind and you should love it.”

“My goal is to take your vision and create a home you can’t wait to get back to, that you feel proud to entertain in, and where you enjoy a cup of tea and look around smiling because it is a beautiful reflection of you.”
Courtney Valiquette

Courtney is an interior designer with a genuine passion for spaces that feel personal, purposeful, and deeply considered. She has a bold approach to color, texture, and detail, drawing out the unique character of every home she works on rather than following trends or taking the predictable path. For Courtney, a well-designed home should do more than look beautiful. It should feel like it was made to tell a story.


What makes Courtney unique is the wealth of experience that extends well beyond design alone. With over a decade spent in corporate finance managing multi-million dollar budgets in the wine industry, she understands how to balance vision with practicality. Her education in international business sharpened an ability to think both creatively and strategically, ensuring that every design choice is as intentional as it is inspired.

 

Having grown up surrounded by real estate and property investment, Courtney has always understood the lasting value of a thoughtfully designed and well-built home. That perspective shapes everything she does, from the earliest design conversations to the final finishing touches, and translates seamlessly into her work alongside the Align West Homes build team.


She works best with clients who are ready to invest in a home that goes beyond the ordinary, one that reflects who they are and leaves a genuine impression on everyone who walks through the door.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

An Award Is Inspiration to Continue Doing Your Best

The Align West Homes team takes great pride in the awards we have received. Being recognized by industry leaders is a true reflection of what our team can accomplish when we work together toward a shared goal. But perhaps the greatest reward of all is seeing our clients’ joy when they walk through the door of the home we built together and call it their own.

OHAE 2025 Gold Winner For:

•Single Family Detached Home $1.5-$2M
•Urban Infill Residential (Property Re-Use)

Silver Finalist For Excellence in:

• Residential Building Design Under 3600 sq.ft.
• Single Family Detached home $1.5-$2M
• Urban Infill - Residential

OHAE 2024 Gold Winner For:

• Excellence in Showhome $750,000 and Over
• Excellence in Decorating & Styling (New or Renovation) - Under $75,000

Silver Finalist for Excellence In:

• Interior Design - New Home - Over 3,000 square feet | Aspen Grove - Interior Magic
• Decorating and Styling - New Home or Renovation - Under $75,000 | Aspen Grove - Visual Harmony
• Show Home - $750,000 and Over | Aspen Grove Show Home
• Kitchen Renovations - $100,000 and Over | O’Reilly Farmhouse Kitchen Comfort
• Single Family Detached Homes - $1.5-$2M | Aspen Grove - Nordic Flare