Press & Media

THE STANDARD WE HOLD

Every studio is shaped by the voices it studies. Ours are the shelter publications that define excellence in residential design — the standard against which we measure every commission, from the first schematic to the final placement.

IN THE EDITORIAL TRADITION OF

The definitive voice of gracious Southern living

The definitive voice of gracious Southern living — homes that honor tradition while embracing how families actually gather, cook, and rest.

HOW THE STUDIO ALIGNS

Our interiors hold the same conviction: that warmth and refinement are not opposites, and that a Southern home should feel inherited even on the day it is completed.

An architectural standard of residential design

An architectural standard of residential design — spatial rigor, material continuity, and rooms that read as compositions rather than collections.

HOW THE STUDIO ALIGNS

We engage at the architectural level from the first schematic, shaping spatial sequences and sightlines with the same precision Luxe celebrates in the homes it publishes.

Classical proportion and fine craftsmanship brought forward

Classical proportion and fine craftsmanship brought forward — heritage materials and modern comfort held in effortless balance.

HOW THE STUDIO ALIGNS

Our new-traditional commissions respect millwork profiles, plaster, and stone the way Traditional Home's pages do: as living craft, never museum pieces.

The chronicle of Charlotte's residential design community

The chronicle of Charlotte's residential design community — the builders, architects, and makers shaping the region's most considered homes.

HOW THE STUDIO ALIGNS

Charlotte is our subject as much as our setting. Our founder-led practice lets us contribute work worthy of the community it documents.

The city's cultural ledger

The city's cultural ledger — dining, growth, and the people and studios defining what Charlotte becomes next.

HOW THE STUDIO ALIGNS

A decade of builder partnerships and new-construction expertise is our contribution to that story: interiors that help define the city's residential standard rather than follow it.

The neighborhood journal of the district our studio calls home

The neighborhood journal of the district our studio calls home — its shops, its households, its quiet standard of quality.

HOW THE STUDIO ALIGNS

Our SouthPark atelier is built to that neighborhood standard: a working studio of stone slabs, brass hardware, and material libraries where clients touch everything before it enters their home.

The luxury residential market at its most exacting

The luxury residential market at its most exacting — estates, custom builds, and the full-service delivery those projects demand.

HOW THE STUDIO ALIGNS

Our turnkey furnishing model answers the same expectation: every room designed, sourced, and installed before the homeowner crosses the threshold — a complete home in a single orchestrated reveal.

8 Things To Get Rid Of For A More Inviting Living Room

BY SARAH LYON · PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

MIRIAM PETERS, ON LIGHTING

Lighting has such a significant impact on how a room feels. Cool or overly bright bulbs can make even a beautifully designed living room feel sterile and uninviting.

Peters recommends 2700K bulbs: "creates a softer atmosphere and makes furnishings, finishes, and even skin tones look better."

Miriam joins fellow Southern designers in Sarah Lyon's piece on what to remove from a living room to make it genuinely welcoming — from cold lighting to heavy drapery.

Verified Coverage

Each feature below links directly to the published piece. If it isn't linked here, we don't claim it.

Highland Forest by Peters Custom Homes

A full feature on the Highland Forest residence, crediting Emerald & Oak and Miriam Peters for the interiors, with her design commentary throughout.

Peters Custom Home New-Build on the Front Cover — Charlotte | Lake Norman Issue 11.6

A cover feature naming Miriam Peters as the owner of Emerald & Oak Design and covering the studio's design/build collaboration.

How to Properly Position and Level Your Dining Room Chandelier

Design-image credit to @emeraldoakdesign, featuring the AERIN Jacqueline chandelier in an Emerald & Oak dining room.

Chandeliers that Bridge Traditional and Contemporary Styles

A second design-image credit to @emeraldoakdesign, with commentary on the dining-room composition.

7 Best Interior Designers in Charlotte NC

A dedicated Emerald & Oak entry in this Charlotte design roundup.

South Charlotte mansion with a bowling alley lists for $14.9M

Property coverage naming Miriam Peters as owner and listing agent.

We don't design for publication — we design for the families who will live in these spaces for decades. The publications we admire simply keep the standard high, and that is a standard we are glad to be measured against.

Professional Credentials

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Miriam Peters, ASID Allied Member — listed in the ASID Design Finder

Client Reviews 5.0 average across 23 verified Google reviews — read them on our reviews page

Houzz 5.0 / 5 across seven reviews on the studio's verified Houzz profile

Better Business Bureau Emerald & Oak Design, LLC — BBB profile

Emerald & Oak Design Founded 2014 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Practice Luxury residential interior design · New construction · Renovation · Turnkey furnishing

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MEDIA & TRADEMARK DISCLOSURE

Publication and magazine names appearing on this page are the trademarks of their respective owners and are referenced here solely to identify the editorial standards that inform this studio's design philosophy. Their use is nominative and does not indicate affiliation, sponsorship, partnership, endorsement, or review of Emerald & Oak Design by those outlets. Nothing on this page constitutes a claim that the studio's work has been published or featured by any named publication; where genuine media coverage exists, it is presented with a direct link to the published piece. If you believe any reference here is inaccurate or incomplete, email miriam@emeraldoakdesign.com and we will correct or remove it promptly, consistent with our editorial standards and corrections policy.

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