Bringing Your Vision to Life with Livable Luxury & Effortless Elegance
You deserve a home that feels like you—refined, functional, and beautifully curated.
At The Modern Hive, we transform spaces into personalized sanctuaries, blending sophistication with everyday comfort so you can truly love where you live.
It’s about creating a seamless, stress-free experience that results in a home perfectly tailored to your lifestyle. Founded by Courtney Otte, an award-winning interior designer with over a decade of experience, our firm specializes in turn-key, comprehensive design solutions that take the guesswork out of the process.
Whether you're building, remodeling, or furnishing a home, our approach ensures that every element is intentional, timeless, and uniquely yours. We don’t do cookie-cutter design—we craft spaces that reflect your individuality while elevating your everyday life. From initial concept to final installation, we handle every detail with precision, so you don’t have to.
We believe great design is more than aesthetics.
Courtney Otte
My passion for interior design started at an early age, but it was during my time working for a custom home builder that I truly saw the impact thoughtful, intentional design can have on a home and the people who live in it. I founded The Modern Hive in 2012 with a vision: to create effortless, livable luxury for busy homeowners who value beauty, comfort, and precision in every detail.
With a journalism degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and an interior design degree from Metropolitan Community College, I bring a unique perspective to design—combining creativity with a deep understanding of storytelling and visual composition. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of winning multiple ASID and PRO awards and seeing my work published in leading design publications.
At The Modern Hive, my team and I are dedicated to delivering turn-key, highly personalized interiors that feel both sophisticated and effortless. Whether you're building, remodeling, or refining your home, my goal is to guide you through the process with expertise, clarity, and a design vision that stands the test of time.
Founder + Principal Interior Designer
ASID NE IA President 2020
MEET THE TEAM
Allison Weatherly
Allied ASID, Interior Designer
Jill Kreikemeier
Office Manager + Project Coordinator
Ella Vyhlidal
Interior Design Assistant
With a unique blend of technical precision and creative insight, Allison has been a driving force at The Modern Hive since 2020. Armed with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and an associate’s in interior design, Allison bridges the gap between structure and style with ease. Her 8+ years of experience in Computer-Aided Drafting make her an invaluable asset during the design development phase—ensuring every line drawn is both intentional and inspiring.
From residential sanctuaries to commercial spaces, Allison’s depth of knowledge allows her to navigate projects with clarity and purpose. Whether she’s collaborating with team on-site or refining design plans behind the scenes, Allison is known for her calm confidence, meticulous eye, and dedication to bringing our clients’ visions to life.
Her favorite part of the process? Turning complex ideas into beautifully organized realities. She thrives in the conceptual phase, where her strategic thinking and refined taste help lay the foundation for spaces that are not just luxurious—but livable.
ALLISON WEATHERLY
Interior Designer
Since joining The Modern Hive in 2021, Jill has become the heartbeat of our operations. With a background in journalism from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and as a wife and mom of two, she brings exceptional communication skills and a warm, grounded presence to every aspect of our studio.
Jill is our master organizer and behind-the-scenes superhero—managing everything from vendor coordination to project timelines with a calm, confident hand. She’s the first to ensure no detail falls through the cracks and the one you’ll hear from when it’s time to schedule updates, installs, or answer the day-to-day questions that keep your project running smoothly.
What sets Jill apart is her unwavering positivity and true team spirit. Whether she’s coordinating logistics or stepping in to lend a helping hand, she does it with grace and a smile—bringing ease and clarity to even the most complex project moments.
JILL KREIKEMEIER
Office manager + Client COORDINATOR
Ella joined The Modern Hive in 2024 as a Design Assistant and brings a vibrant energy and sharp design eye to The Modern Hive team. With a degree in Interior Design from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, she has quickly proven herself as an essential player in our studio—contributing to complex design tasks with the skill and precision of a seasoned pro.
Ella’s upbeat personality and sense of humor make her a joy to collaborate with, while her keen instincts and strong technical foundation allow her to seamlessly support the design process—from developing detailed concepts to assisting with client presentations and selections.
She’s naturally inquisitive, highly capable, and brings a thoughtful creativity to every space she touches.
ELLA VIHLIDAL
INTERIOR DESIGn ASSISTANT
As construction is underway, our team will shift efforts after supporting documents are complete to begin furniture specification + design.
Furniture Design Phase
We'll collaborate with the build and contracting team as construction is underway to answer any design installation related questions.
Project Support
24 Weeks +
4-8 weeks
Upon approval of furnishings our team will procure and manage furniture shipments. Goods are stored until the project is ready for install.
Furniture Procurement
As construction is underway, our team will shift efforts after supporting documents are complete to begin furniture specification + design.
Furniture Installation
1-2 Days
12-24 weeks
We craft spaces that reflect your individuality while elevating your everyday life.
OUR PROMISE
We'll schedule a kickoff meeting to review your client homework and to meet with the entire design team either on site or in our office. At this meeting we'll review your architectural plans and start discussing expectations and next steps as we kickoff your design project.
Project kickoff
During the 2-3 month wait period our office will prepare a customized client homework form for the client to fill out and tell us about all their project needs, wants, and desires. We also ask that the client find and save pinterest or houzz inspiration photos during this time.
Client homework
During the 2-3 month wait period our office will onboard the client into our project timeline and into our internal systems.
Client onboarding
2-3 month period. This is the perfect time to finalize architectural plans and work on client homework.
