Design Studios & Service Areas

From our SouthPark headquarters to neighborhoods across the Charlotte metropolitan area — refined residential interiors designed with local expertise. Explore our design approach for Charlotte, Matthews, Davidson, Cornelius, Waxhaw, and Lake Norman.

From our SouthPark headquarters to neighborhoods across the Charlotte metropolitan area — refined residential interiors designed with local expertise.

Rooted in Charlotte. Respected Everywhere.

Emerald & Oak Design is headquartered in Charlotte's SouthPark district, with a studio that serves as both creative laboratory and client sanctuary. While our reputation extends nationwide, the majority of our commissions remain rooted in the Charlotte metropolitan area — where a decade of local experience has built the relationships, knowledge, and design fluency that distinguish our work.

Each location page below details our specific expertise for that community — the architectural styles we know, the builders we collaborate with, and the design opportunities unique to the neighborhood. Whether you're building new in Lake Norman, renovating a historic home in Myers Park, or furnishing a custom estate in Waxhaw, these pages are your introduction to how we work in your part of the world.

Areas We Serve

Select a location to explore our design approach, portfolio relevance, and local expertise for your community.

Charlotte

Award-worthy luxury homes across Myers Park, SouthPark, Eastover & Dilworth — new construction, renovation & full-service design from Charlotte's premier studio.

Matthews

Refined residential interiors for Matthews custom homes and renovations — thoughtful design for one of Charlotte's most family-centered communities.

Davidson

Lake Norman luxury design for Davidson's charming college-town atmosphere — waterfront estates, historic renovations & new construction.

Cornelius

Dynamic lakefront interiors for Cornelius — the heart of Lake Norman's most vibrant community of waterfront estates and luxury new builds.

Waxhaw

Custom home design for Waxhaw's estate communities — where rural character meets refined interiors in one of the region's fastest-growing enclaves.

Waterfront & luxury homes designed to embrace lakeside living — from dock-level entertaining to indoor-outdoor cohesion across Cornelius, Davidson & Mooresville.

Every Neighborhood & Town We Design In

A design guide for each community — architecture, rooms, materials and light — from Uptown to Lake Tillery.

  • Albemarle · Stanly County NC
  • Asheville · North Carolina
  • Ballantyne · Charlotte NC
  • Barclay Downs · Charlotte NC
  • Belmont · Gaston County NC
  • Beverly Woods · South Charlotte NC
  • Bluffton · South Carolina
  • Camp North End · Charlotte NC
  • Cashiers · North Carolina Mountains
  • Chantilly · Charlotte NC
  • Chapel Hill · North Carolina
  • Clover · York County, SC
  • Concord · Cabarrus County NC
  • Cornelius · NC
  • Cotswold · Charlotte NC
  • Cramerton · Gaston County, NC
  • Davidson · NC
  • Denver · Lake Norman NC
  • Dilworth · Charlotte NC
  • Eastover · Charlotte NC
  • Elizabeth · Charlotte NC
  • Figure Eight Island · North Carolina
  • Fort Mill · SC
  • Fourth Ward · Charlotte NC
  • Foxcroft · Charlotte NC
  • Gastonia · Gaston County, NC
  • Greenville · South Carolina
  • Handsmill on Lake Wylie · Lake Wylie SC
  • Harrisburg · Cabarrus County, NC
  • Highgate · Weddington NC
  • Highland Creek & Mallard Creek · Cabarrus & Mecklenburg County, NC
  • Hilton Head Island · South Carolina
  • Huntersville · NC
  • Indian Land · Lancaster County, SC
  • Indian Trail · Union County NC
  • Kannapolis · Cabarrus & Rowan County, NC
  • Lake Tillery · Stanly and Montgomery Counties, NC
  • Lake Wylie · SC
  • Lancaster · Lancaster County, SC
  • Lincolnton · Lincoln County, NC
  • Longview Country Club · Weddington NC
  • Marvin · NC
  • Matthews · South Charlotte NC
  • Mint Hill · Mecklenburg County, NC
  • Monroe · Union County NC
  • Montclaire South & Starmount · Charlotte NC
  • Mooresville · NC
  • Mount Holly · Gaston County, NC
  • Mount Pleasant & China Grove · Cabarrus & Rowan County, NC
  • Mountain Island Lake · Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties, NC
  • Myers Park · Charlotte NC
  • NoDa · Charlotte NC
  • Northlake & Prosperity · Charlotte, NC
  • Olde Providence · South Charlotte NC
  • Pineville · Mecklenburg County, NC
  • Piper Glen · South Charlotte NC
  • Plaza Midwood · Charlotte NC
  • Providence · Charlotte NC
  • Providence Downs · Marvin NC
  • Quail Hollow · Charlotte NC
  • Raleigh · North Carolina
  • Rea Farms / Ardrey Kell · South Charlotte NC
  • River Hills · Lake Wylie SC
  • River Run Country Club · Davidson NC
  • Rock Hill · York County, SC
  • Salisbury · Rowan County, NC
  • Sedgefield · Charlotte NC
  • Sharon, Carmel & Arboretum · Charlotte NC
  • Sherrills Ford · Lake Norman NC
  • Skyecroft · Weddington NC
  • South Charlotte · Charlotte NC
  • South End · Charlotte NC
  • SouthPark · Charlotte NC
  • Statesville · Iredell County, NC
  • Steele Creek · Charlotte NC
  • Tega Cay · SC
  • The Palisades · Charlotte NC
  • The Peninsula · Lake Norman NC
  • The Point at Lake Norman · Lake Norman NC
  • Troutman · Iredell County, NC
  • Union County · NC
  • University City · Charlotte NC
  • Uptown · Charlotte NC
  • Waxhaw · NC
  • Weddington · NC
  • Wesley Chapel · South Charlotte NC
  • Wesley Heights & West End · Charlotte, NC
  • Wilmington · North Carolina
  • York · York County SC

Where We Work

One studio in SouthPark, four tiers of coverage. Everything below is a market we actively travel to for project milestones.

Core Charlotte

WITHIN ~15 MINUTES OF THE SOUTHPARK STUDIO

Our home market, worked from the SouthPark studio. Full-service, new construction, and furnishing commissions all available.

SITE CADENCE: ON SITE AS OFTEN AS THE PROJECT REQUIRES

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Greater Charlotte & Lake Norman

ROUGHLY A 45-MINUTE DRIVE

Union County, the Lake Norman shoreline, and the South Carolina border communities. Same scope of service as our core market.

SITE CADENCE: WEEKLY SITE PRESENCE ON ACTIVE PROJECTS

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Carolinas travel markets

DAY OR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FROM CHARLOTTE

Mountain and coastal properties plus the Triangle and Upstate. We coordinate with local builders and trades familiar with each market.

SITE CADENCE: TRAVEL FOR EVERY PROJECT MILESTONE

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Select national commissions

We accept a limited number of out-of-state commissions each year, typically second homes or relocations into the Carolinas.

SITE CADENCE: MILESTONE TRAVEL, SCHEDULED IN THE PROPOSAL

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EMERALD & OAK DESIGN WORKS FROM A SINGLE STUDIO AT 4401 BARCLAY DOWNS DR #132, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209. THE COMMUNITIES LISTED ARE SERVICE AREAS WE TRAVEL TO, NOT ADDITIONAL OFFICES.

  • — STUDIO ADDRESS PUBLISHED AND VISITABLE: 4401 BARCLAY DOWNS DR #132, SOUTHPARK
  • — HIGHLAND FOREST RESIDENCE DOCUMENTED ROOM BY ROOM AS A PUBLISHED CASE STUDY
  • — DEDICATED NEIGHBORHOOD PAGES FOR EVERY COMMUNITY LISTED HERE
  • THE PENINSULA, LAKE NORMAN
  • — KINGS MANOR IN MATTHEWS PUBLISHED AS A FULL CASE STUDY
  • — WEEKLY SITE WALKS ARE WRITTEN INTO THE SCHEDULE, NOT BILLED AS TRAVEL
  • — WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH BUILDERS AND TRADES ACROSS UNION COUNTY AND LAKE NORMAN
  • — SUNSET BEACH COASTAL RESIDENCE PUBLISHED AS A COMPLETED TRAVEL-MARKET PROJECT
  • — TRAVEL AND LODGING ARE QUOTED IN THE PROPOSAL, NEVER INVOICED AS A SURPRISE
  • — LOCAL BUILDER AND TRADE COORDINATION HANDLED FROM THE CHARLOTTE STUDIO
  • — CAPACITY IS LIMITED BY DESIGN SO CAROLINAS PROJECTS KEEP THEIR SITE CADENCE
  • — SCOPE, TRAVEL DAYS, AND MILESTONE VISITS ARE FIXED IN WRITING BEFORE WE START

Luxury Interior Design Across Charlotte & Lake Norman

Answers to the questions we hear most often from clients building and renovating throughout the Carolinas.

Don't See Your Area?

Our studio welcomes projects throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area and beyond. If your neighborhood isn't listed, we likely know it well — and we're always eager to explore new communities.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best luxury interior designer in Charlotte, NC?
Choosing a designer starts with reviewing their completed work, service scope, and who will lead your project. Emerald & Oak Design serves Charlotte and surrounding communities with new construction, renovations, furnishings, and consultations. Founder Miriam Peters leads each project from the SouthPark studio; each engagement is scoped individually.
What areas around Charlotte does Emerald & Oak Design serve?
Our primary service area includes Charlotte (Myers Park, SouthPark, Eastover, Dilworth, Ballantyne, Plaza Midwood), Matthews, Waxhaw, Davidson, Cornelius, Mooresville, and the broader Lake Norman waterfront. We also accept select commissions nationally for clients building second homes or relocating into the Carolinas.
How much does a luxury interior designer cost in Charlotte (Locations)?
Full-service interior design projects with Emerald & Oak Design are scoped individually, with a written proposal before any commitment — the studio does not publish fee figures. Projects range from single-room furnishings to whole-home new construction packages, reflecting custom millwork, trade-only furnishings, fine art curation, and white-glove project management from concept to installation.
Do you work with custom home builders and architects in the Charlotte and Lake Norman markets?
Yes. A significant portion of our work is collaborative — partnering with custom builders, architects, and landscape designers from the earliest schematic phases on new construction in Lake Norman, Waxhaw estate communities, and Charlotte's premier neighborhoods. Early involvement allows us to influence space planning, lighting design, millwork details, and material specifications before drywall is hung.
What's the difference between hiring an interior designer in Charlotte versus a Lake Norman specialist?
Lake Norman waterfront homes have distinct design considerations — dock-level entertaining spaces, indoor-outdoor cohesion, sun exposure planning, and materials that withstand humidity and lake life. For a waterfront brief, I consider these conditions alongside the architecture and daily routines; an established Charlotte home may instead call for careful work around existing proportions and finishes.
How long does a luxury interior design project take in the Charlotte area?
Timelines vary by scope. Furnishing delivery dates, renovation requirements, and the builder’s schedule affect the overall sequence. A new construction engagement can span planning through installation; the specific dates depend on the project rather than a standard promise. We provide detailed milestone schedules during our Discovery phase.
Do you offer in-person consultations at your Charlotte studio?
Yes. Our SouthPark studio hosts client Discovery meetings by appointment. Visits include a tour of our materials library, sample reviews, and an in-depth conversation about your project vision. For Lake Norman, Waxhaw, and Matthews clients, we also conduct on-site consultations at your home or build site.