Interior Designer | Strategic Design Guidance for Selling and Living in Your Home

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Design That’s Thoughtful, Practical, and Outcome-Driven

My work focuses on clarity, function, and value. I guide clients through the decisions that truly matter—layout, flow, scale, lighting, finishes, and visual distractions that impact both daily living and resale potential.

This isn’t about trends or decoration. It’s about making informed choices that support real outcomes.

Modern dining room with a wooden table, upholstered chairs, a geometric dark blue accent wall, a white chandelier, and large windows with a view of green trees outside.

Occupied Staging Consultation for Homes Preparing to Sell

For homeowners and real estate professionals who want a clear, strategic plan—not guesswork. I assess the home through the lens of buyer perception, market expectations, and return on investment, offering practical recommendations that help the home show better and compete confidently.

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Living room with white walls, windows, a fireplace, and modern furniture, including a white sofa with pillows, two green armchairs, and a beige tufted ottoman.

Interior Design for Homeowners Living in Their Home

For homeowners who want their home to function better, feel more cohesive, and reflect how they live today. I provide guidance on furnishings, finishes, layouts, and selections—without over-designing or over-specifying.

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Design Experience Backed by Real-World Results

Before launching my own practice, I spent years in luxury staging and interior consulting, where I saw firsthand how design directly influences perception, emotion, and buyer behavior.

That experience shaped how I work today—design decisions should be intentional, efficient, and grounded in real outcomes, not trends.

Clients value my ability to be honest, strategic, and respectful of both time and budget.

Meet Dawn

1. Consult & Assess

We start by understanding your goals, priorities, and the purpose of the space—whether that’s selling, living, or investing.

How It Works

2. Strategic Guidance

You’ll receive thoughtful, practical recommendations designed to reduce visual friction and improve overall impact.

3. Confident Decisions

With clarity and direction, you can move forward knowing each decision supports your desired outcome.

  • Light-filled living room with two white armchairs, a beige sofa with black, white, and beige pillows, a tufted ottoman with decorative items, a side table, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and windows with sheer curtains.

    Dawn designed the most beautiful home for us, making everything cohesive and perfectly our style. She worked quickly, made the process so easy, and transformed our older home into a space we truly love. From furniture and fixtures to walls and window treatments, every detail feels thoughtful and unique to us—guests always compliment it! We’re so grateful to Dawn for turning our house into a real home.

    -Debra S.

  • Bright living room with white walls, large windows, beige sofa, two white armchairs, a tufted ottoman, and a bookshelf with wall art.

    Dawn staged our home. It looked amazing in the pictures which resulted in tons of people wanting to come and physically see the house. We sold the house a day after putting it on the market. People fell in love with the house because Dawn made it a model home. She also added a lot of small decorations to all the bookshelves - I appreciated the attention to detail. Staging with Dawn was money well spent!

    - Jane HS.

  • Bright living room with light-colored sofa, armchair, and tufted ottoman, decorated with plants and pictures.

    Dawn staged a house for me on short notice. Not only did she get me out of a bind, but was flexible, patient and professional throughout. She was there with her team meticulously decorating the house and it looked beautiful. My client was thrilled!

    - Elizabeth C.

  • Bright living room with light-colored furniture, a tufted ottoman, and artwork on the wall, illuminated by natural light from windows.

    A few years ago, Dawn designed our TV room, and when we downsized to a condo, I knew I had to call her again. With just a sectional sofa to start, she completely transformed our 1300 sq. ft. space—finding the perfect furniture, curtains, artwork, and accessories that brought my style to life. Visitors always compliment how beautiful and model-like our condo looks, and I feel grateful every time I walk through the door. Dawn’s vision is truly a gift, and she turned an empty condo into a home we absolutely love.

    - Carole R.

  • Bright living room with white walls, two beige armchairs, a beige sofa with pillows, a tufted ottoman, a side table, and a TV on the wall.

    We are very happy to recommend Dawn. She worked with us for three months on our room addition, bringing creativity, integrity, and smart ideas that kept us on time and on budget. Dawn’s friendly personality, excellent communication, and patience made the process smooth and enjoyable. We truly valued her expertise and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated designer.

    - Jennifer and Matt K.

  • I can’t recommend Interiors by Dawn highly enough. Dawn has a unique eye for design and is incredibly flexible and easy to work with. The process was seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. She’s not only a talented designer, but an even better person. Truly a pleasure to work with!

    - Katherine M.

  • Dawn designed two homes for me. The first home she designed the family room. She was so friendly and had such an eye for design I hired her to decorate our entire condo. Dawn became a good friend during the design process. She took me to furniture stores, helped me make decisions and made the whole experience so easy. If I could give Dawn 10 stars, I would. She’s the best! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dawn.

    - Carole R.

  • We hired Dawn to help with Interior Design at our new home. We had moved about 1.5 years ago but were feeling really "stuck" in regards to final pieces for many of our rooms. Dawn efficiently and gracefully helped us bring our vision to life, moving at our speed (fast!) and keeping our personal style in mind. She helped create a cohesive design for our home and we couldn't be happier! Super easy to work with and great communication as well. Call her!

    - Brittanie & Christopher B.

  • Dawn was terrific to work with. She really listened to my ideas and brought back recommendations that were on the mark. We painted the whole house, wallpapered and replaced light fixtures and it is beautiful. It was wonderful to have her bring option for color, wallpaper and fixtures that were all good. Made it easy to choose. She also has great professionals she can bring in to do the work. The whole project was on time and on budget. Would definitely recommend.

    - Katherine D.

  • I’ve worked with Dawn for about 10 years to prep homes with staging along with interior design consulting. Her attention to detail and professionalism are second to none. A+ service, strongly recommend.

    - Joseph S.

  • An incredible designer who truly listens. She helped me narrow choices, trust my own taste, and avoid designing something I thought I should like versus what I actually love. The end result is a stunning, spa-like primary bath and kitchen-finishes that feel both elevated and personal. Highly recommend!!

    - Erin K.

  • Dawn did an excellent job of assisting us in selecting the right product for 3 large/bay windows in our home. She was very professional and followed through with each step - measuring, quoting, shipment, and delivery. The installer was terrific - also professional and courteous, doing a very nice job. I love my new shutters! I'd would highly recommend working with Dawn for any window treatment needs. We will be working with her when we are ready to do more windows!

    - Debby M.

  • Amazing Stager and Interior Design. I have used and recommended Dawn throughout the DMV market to my clients. She never disappoints and saves $$ for my clients.

    - Christy B.

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