about
WHO BRAE. IS
Dakota Pickering is the designer behind BRAE. where the main focus is on creating thoughtfully designed homes that balance aesthetics with functionality. With a passion for designing spaces that feel both intentional and livable, Dakota approaches each project with careful attention to how a home will be experienced day to day.
“My approach to design is rooted in strong commitment to the client by listening carefully, translating ideas into thoughtful solutions, and ensuring each home reflects their vision for the space.”
BRAE. was born from the feeling of never quite fitting within the boundaries of how things have always been done.
After years of designing homes and leading projects within established systems, one thing became clear. The best ideas often lived beyond the limits of standard processes, predetermined solutions, and conventional expectations. Rather than accepting those limitations, BRAE. was created as a place where ideas could be fully explored; where design begins with curiousity instead of assumptions, and where every project is given the freedom to become what it truly wants to be.
The name BRAE. reflects this philosophy. A brae is a hillside, a place of transition between one landscape and the next. In the same way, every project represents a journey from possibility to reality, shaped by the land, the people, and the stories that make it unique.
BRAE. exists for those who believe their home should be more than a product. It should be a reflection of who they are, where they live, and the life they want to create.