My Passion.

Design has always been a part of me for as long as I can remember. Long before I understood the language of interiors, I was instinctively responding to space—how it felt, how it moved, and how small shifts could completely change an experience.

As a child, I rearranged my bedroom with every season, quietly testing how light, layout, and flow affected the way I lived within it. Creativity, for me, was never about decoration alone it was about intention.

While others gravitated toward dress-up or dolls, I was drawn to building. I designed floor plans from Legos, mapped imaginary homes in autumn leaves, and composed scenes simply for the pleasure of balance and proportion. Even then, I wasn’t role playing stories, I was shaping environments.

Art, in all its forms, has always grounded me. Yet traditional art can be solitary, and I have always been deeply energized by people. Interior design became the natural intersection of these two passions: a creative practice rooted in human connection. It allows me to collaborate, to listen, and to translate personal stories into spaces that feel both beautiful and deeply lived-in.

Today, my work is guided by that same instinct I had as a child, to create spaces that feel intentional, considered, and quietly powerful. Spaces that support the way people truly live, gather, and grow. This is why I do what I do.

Business Highlights

  • Over two decades of experience

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University in Ohio

  • Founded the firm in 2013 after a successful career in retail design consultations

  • Member of NC Real Estate & Investors Association

  • Often times can find me listing to “Good Day” by Forest Frank in route to your appointment

Process

Listen

Every project starts with listening—so your needs and intentions guide every decision.

Collaborate

Through thoughtful collaboration, we align ideas, expectations, and expertise to create a clear, shared vision.

Design

We translate the vision into a cohesive design plan that balances aesthetics, functionality, and value.

Execute

We oversee the process with care, ensuring the final result reflects the vision we set together.

Explore Our Portfolio

See how our approach to design translates into refined, livable interiors.

See Our Work

  • Charissa is an expert in understanding what staging requirements are necessary to sell a home. She IS the competitive advantage to my client experience and service package, that I use her for all of my home closings.

    Wake County, Realtor

  • Charissa helped me use what decorating items/furniture I had - and loved - in ways I never would have never imagined, as well as giving me ideas for other decorating items/furniture that could fill spaces that looked empty and blah. I hadn't realized how much decorating trends had changed and her knowledge/acumen for combining art/furniture/lamps was very informative and freeing.

    Raleigh, NC Client

  • I have used Charissa's design services many times for things at my house and my beach house. She is great at room layout, furniture selection, window treatment design, interfacing with a window treatment workroom, and accessory and paint color selection. Always fun and pleasant...very nice to work with!

    Cary, NC Client

  • Charissa’s staging suggestions are the “secret weapon” I use, as a listing agent, to help my homeowners sell at the highest price possible.

    Charissa is forthright with sellers, but always kind and mindful of what their limitations may be. She focuses on practical, achievable tips and helps clients imagine what their space can be. If the clients need simple decluttering, furniture arrangement and light touch ups, she provides this guidance. If the clients want to increase their sales price substantially, she will provide recommendations for more detailed projects to accomplish that. She has a keen eye for design but never forgets the importance of return on investment when selling a home.

    I appreciate Charissa’s expertise and the tremendous value she adds to the service I provide my clients!

    Alicia Dixon, Broker/Realtor® - Cary, NC

  • We decided to hire an interior designer because we felt completely overwhelmed trying to bring our vision together on our own. We wanted our home to feel cohesive, functional, and reflective of our personality, but we didn’t know how to make all the pieces work. We also didn’t want to make costly mistakes. Bringing in Charissa gave us confidence that the investment would be done right the first time — and that decision has proven itself over and over again for the past 10 years.

    Cary, NC Client