Interior Design Firms in Charlotte, NC

CHARLOTTE, NC · STUDIO DIRECTORY

Charlotte has an unusually strong community of residential designers. This directory profiles 29 of them, alphabetically and without ranking, so you can shortlist a few studios whose stated focus matches your project and go meet them.

EDITORIAL DISCLOSUREEmerald & Oak Design publishes this directory independently, in the belief that every homeowner should interview several designers before choosing one. The studios listed are accomplished firms doing excellent work; they are unaffiliated with us and have not reviewed, approved, sponsored, or endorsed these pages. Nothing here is a ranking, a rating, or a comparison, and no representation is made about any firm's pricing, availability, or quality of service.

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How to Interview a Charlotte Interior Designer

Meet at least three studios. Bring the same questions to each, and pay as much attention to how a designer listens as to what they show you.

Who manages procurement, freight, receiving, storage, and installation?

What are the phases of your process, and how long does each take?

At what point in a build or renovation should I bring you in?

How do you coordinate with a builder, architect, and trades?

How are changes handled after selections are approved?

May I see a project of similar scope and speak with that homeowner?

Charlotte Interior Design Firms: FAQ

How many interior design firms serve the Charlotte, NC market?

Charlotte supports a deep community of residential interior designers. This directory profiles 29 studios working across Charlotte and the surrounding communities — Myers Park, Eastover, SouthPark, Foxcroft, Dilworth, Ballantyne, Weddington, Marvin, and Lake Norman among them — and it is not exhaustive. New studios open every year, and many excellent designers are not listed here.

Why does Emerald & Oak Design publish a directory of other designers?

Because interviewing several designers produces better projects. Fit, communication, and process differ far more between studios than raw talent does, and a homeowner who has met three or four designers chooses with confidence. Every firm in this directory is an accomplished studio doing excellent work. We are not attempting to redirect anyone's inquiry — if a listed studio is the right fit for you, contact that studio directly.

Does this directory place the firms in any order of preference?

No. The directory is alphabetical, and the style grouping exists only for convenience. There is no scoring and no quality judgment of any kind. Nothing on these pages should be read as a claim that one studio is better than another.

How many designers should I interview before hiring one?

Three is a sensible number for most projects. Ask each studio how it charges, who manages procurement and installation, how change orders work, how it coordinates with your builder or architect, and what a realistic timeline looks like. Then choose the designer whose process and personality suit the way you like to work — you will be in close contact for months.

Are the listed firms affiliated with Emerald & Oak Design?

No. The studios listed are independent businesses with no affiliation to Emerald & Oak Design. They have not reviewed, approved, sponsored, or endorsed these pages. Firm names are used nominatively, for identification only. To request a correction or removal, email miriam@emeraldoakdesign.com.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHEREmerald & Oak Design is one of many interior design studios in Charlotte. We publish this directory as a resource, not as a pitch. If you would like to learn about our own work, our portfolio and studio background are here on the site.

Factual claims about the studios listed in this directory are published only with a citation to a listed source; anything unverified is removed or labelled as attributed observation or editorial opinion. Sources last reviewed July 1, 2026. Read the full Editorial Standards & Sourcing Policy.

TRADEMARK & ACCURACY NOTICEFirm names and marks in this directory belong to their owners and are used nominatively, for identification only. No affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or comparison is implied. See our Editorial Standards & Sourcing Policy for accuracy limits and corrections, or email miriam@emeraldoakdesign.com to request a correction or the removal of a listing — we will act promptly.

• [1]Aguilar Design Studio — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Aguilar Design Studio describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [2]Amy Vermillion Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Amy Vermillion Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [3]Artistic Interior Design — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Artistic Interior Design describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [4]Ashley DeLapp Interior Design — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Ashley DeLapp Interior Design describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [5]Barrie Benson Studio — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Barrie Benson Studio describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [6]Brooke Cole Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Brooke Cole Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [7]Charlotte Lucas Design — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Charlotte Lucas Design describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [8]Circa Interiors & Antiques — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Circa Interiors & Antiques describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [9]Delphinium Design — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Delphinium Design describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [10]Dwell by Cheryl — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Dwell by Cheryl describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [11]Elkins Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Elkins Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [12]Emily Hodge Design — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Emily Hodge Design describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [13]Hart & White Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Hart & White Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [14]House of Nomad — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How House of Nomad describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [15]Kathryn Lilly Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Kathryn Lilly Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [16]Katie Emmons Design — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Katie Emmons Design describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [17]Kristina Young Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Kristina Young Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [18]Land & Sky Designs — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Land & Sky Designs describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [19]Laura Casey Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Laura Casey Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [20]Lauren Nicole Designs — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Lauren Nicole Designs describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [21]Leslie Williams Interior Design — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Leslie Williams Interior Design describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [22]Lisa Mende Design — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Lisa Mende Design describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [23]Lisa Sherry Interieurs — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Lisa Sherry Interieurs describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [24]Lucy and Company — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Lucy and Company describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [25]Melinda Chesson Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Melinda Chesson Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [26]New South Home — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How New South Home describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [27]Stephanie Calderon Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Stephanie Calderon Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [28]The Redesign Company — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How The Redesign Company describes its own style, services, and project focus.
• [29]Traci Zeller Interiors — publicly available website and published materials — Primary source, reviewed July 1, 2026. Supports: How Traci Zeller Interiors describes its own style, services, and project focus.

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