Here’s 20 best interior designers in Philadelphia you should know about!
Dive into a world of inspiration with some of the best top designers and architects we know about. We’re going on a journey to discover the best interior designers in Philadelphia, to get to know all the inspiration you need for next year!
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SUSAN HOPKINS
Susan Hopkins designs intuitive spaces that express your soul – not theirs. When it is exactly right, your home shows your vulnerability, warmth and compassion for the people in your life. It shows who you are on the inside… how you care and what you value is expressed in the details, colours, textures and sentimental objects you lovingly display. Interior design is a complex form of art. You live in it, breathe it and feel it. It seems easy from the outside, and yet it’s 90% business, processes, systems and teamwork, and 10% magic.
ASHLI MIZELL
Classically trained in Art History, Ashliʼs work is founded on the basic principles of good design. Favouring crisp lines, handsome detailing, fine materials and functionality, Ashli finds inspiration in her love of travel, vintage cars, classic films and rambling flea markets. Taking a custom approach to suit her clients’ needs, Ashli inspires a playful mix of styles that result in the most satisfying collaborations. Family heirlooms, refined fabrics and rough-hewn pieces find equal time in an Ashli Mizell space. Whether designing an elegant urban townhouse or a seaside home, Ashli’s trademark attention to detail and custom approach results in environments that are personal reflections of her individual clients.
DECOR AID
Décor Aid is modernizing the old school art of interior design. As one of the nation’s leading interior design firms, Décor Aid is transforming the industry by making luxurious design effortless and accessible. During your free in-person consultation, your designer will help you define your needs and offer guidance on how to move forward with a detailed proposal with no minimum purchase. Our world-class team of interior designers were selected from the country’s most distinguished firms, and they bring an unparalleled level of expertise and personalization to every project.
HENCK DESIGN
Henck Design is an Award-Winning Full-Service Residential Interior Design known for mixing Classic with Modern Aesthetics based in Philadelphia and serving the surrounding area and Jersey Shore.
MICHAEL SHANNON DESIGNS
Michael Shannon Designs is a full-service Interior Design firm located in Center City Philadelphia. Over the last 20 years, the firm has worked with over 300 clients on a range of small to large scale projects, including private residences, professional firms and organizations, non-profits, businesses and educational institutions. Most recently we’ve taken the mixed-use commercial, multi-family and student housing market by storm. We begin our process by identifying the specific goals of each unique project, the needs and wants of the client and the limitations of the space. An expert understanding of three-dimensional space and an appreciation for practical, functional, and comfortable interiors are what make working with MSD worthwhile.
EBERLEIN DESIGN CONSULTANTS
Barbara Eberlein was formally educated in the classics, history and art, an education that has served her enduring passion for design. She approaches the creation of interiors with the knowledge that one day, these too will become part of the fabric of history. With an influential voice in today’s dynamic design community, she has built a national reputation for expertise in the restoration of significant historic structures of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. She is a sought-after lecturer on classical architecture and design, equally respected for her scholarly mastery and boundless enthusiasm for the field. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Barbara has received fellowships with distinguished programs for advanced study in England and Italy. Being an inveterate traveller constantly absorbing the aesthetic richness of the world, Barbara inspires her uniquely gifted staff in producing memorable environments expressed in a wide range of styles, always incorporating advances in materials, design and technology.
MICHELE PLACHTER DESIGN
It has often been said that home is where the heart is. The designers at MPD couldn’t agree more. They believe our homes should be a sanctuary, a respite, a place where we feel inspired and surrounded by the things that make us happy, colours that feel inviting, and memories that reflect our ever-changing life experiences. Home should be our happy place. At Michele Plachter Designs, creating beautiful spaces makes their team happy. Really happy.
WEIXLER PETERSON LUZI INTERIOR DESIGNERS
WPL Interior Design is an award-winning interior design firm based in the Philadelphia area with projects ranging in scope from small scale residential to large estates and commercial projects. They have been engaged by clients locally, nationally and internationally to design spaces across a broad range of decorative styles.
MARY ANN KLESCHICK
Warm and welcoming, the designers at Mary Ann Kleschick Interior Design make the process enjoyable. By getting to know clients and their lifestyle needs, educating them on the best interior design choices that stand the test of time, and honouring budgets and deadlines in the process, clients keep coming back for more. The goal of Mary Ann Kleschick Interior Design is to create a home that is a reflection of the client’s personality and lifestyle. Winner of multiple ASID awards, Mary Ann Kleschick Interior Design has perfected the art of decorating to achieve flawless interplay between the finest furniture, fabrics, art and cutting-edge electronics.
JOSEPH PICARDO INTERIOR DESIGN
Joe considers himself a careful designer, taking on only as many jobs as he can handle while maintaining the utmost personal service. Joe tailors the design to his clients’ needs and individual tastes, working in many different styles to blend their desires with what is livable and appropriate for their homes. While honouring the past he keeps designs current without being trendy, dated or “over-done”.
KELLY NELSON
For Kelly, the guiding principle that underlies and unites all of her designs is classic elegance. She stays away from the trends in order to deliver a design that is unique and long-lasting. Attention to her clients’ needs and detail of the project is why she is one of the most sought after designers in the Philadelphia area. She has won a Best of Houzz award for customer satisfaction two years in a row.
LARISA MCSHANE
Having studied and worked in Ukraine before immigrating to the U.S. in 1994, Larisa is dedicated to providing the highest quality, creative, innovative and ingenious designs. Her goal is to make your home multi-functional; suitable for elegant evening gatherings with friends as well as playing with the kids. This is why she has won two Interior Design Awards, one for the kitchen and one for the bathroom.
LAURA BUCHNER & KIRSTEN MCCOY
At their firm Meadowbrook Designs, it’s their ability to focus on the details, no matter how mundane they may seem, that clients love most. After meeting and graduating from Drexel University in 1982, they founded their own firm in 1982. Their experience includes everything from historic preservation to vacation homes. Their work has been featured in many publications, including the Philadelphia Inquirer.
BRUCE NORMAN LONG
Born into a family of antique and art collectors, Bruce’s passion for design began at an early age. After getting his architectural degree from Rhode Island School of Design, he launched his own firm in 1993. His precise eye and careful editing ability allow him to produce work that is a valuable investment in your home. Above all else, he wants you to love your room so much that you want to be in there all the time.
DOWN2EARTH INTERIOR DESIGN, LLC
Down2earth Interior Design, LLC (d2e) is a unique design practise that focuses on creating sustainable, low-maintenance, and beautiful interior environments for residential and commercial clients. They are schematic design specialists. That means they will help you develop your vision for your space and give you concrete deliverables you can use to source your furniture items, team up with tradespeople, or collaborate with other building and remodelling professionals.
LESLIE HAYES
A designer with the soul of an architect and the taste of a style maker, Leslie has the ability to subtly integrate patterns, colours, textures, objects, and furniture separates her designs from the ordinary. She designs not only for the now, but the future as well; meaning that her designs are something her clients love for many years. She has been featured in Philadelphia Style and Good Housekeeping Magazine.
MEL MCDANIEL DESIGN
Known for her keen listening skills and ability to adapt to her client’s preferences, Mel believes that a home is a sanctuary; a place to relax at the end of the day. And she always keeps that philosophy in mind when working on a home or room. The design has the power to transform spaces, and her attention to detail and passion for her craft makes for happy clients. This focus on her clients is what sets her apart.
VIOLA INTERIOR DESIGN
With experience ranging from custom furniture designs to office spaces to the renovation of entire residences, Maria is a chameleon when it comes to interior design. Her ability to combine modern and traditional with a bit of a stylistic twist is one reason why some of her clients come to her for multiple projects. She has been featured in many publications, including Elle Decor and Traditional Home magazine.
BRUCE PALMER
Providing full-service commercial and residential interior design, Bruce started his own firm in 2006. To him, interior design is not just about creating a beautiful room; it’s about figuring out how to achieve a harmonious and visually appealing design that incorporates every aspect of the client’s home. This philosophy is what motivates him to be the most reliable designer in the industry.
TALLULAH & BIRD INTERIOR DESIGN
Tallulah & Bird Interior Design is a Philadelphia based design studio founded in 2010 by Principal Karen Regan. A robust portfolio of work includes commercial and residential projects that are simultaneously aesthetically beautiful and functional. Adept at all aspects of the design process our firm conceptually develops each project according to its unique program. Unencumbered by any period style, our design aesthetic transcends any limiting parameters and evolves with each project and client.
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