historic charm meets modern function
serving clients virtually worldwide
residential interior design
for the homeowner renovating their charming older home but need modern functionality
I'm the founder of Places Studio & an NCIDQ-certified interior designer with a Master’s in Interior Architecture. I began my career designing some of Washington, D.C.’s most historic buildings. It eventually led me to my passion for renovating homes with character. With over $1M in residential & commercial renovations designed, I bring practical expertise and a deep respect for timeless architecture, blending character with modern functionality. My work is known not just for how it looks, but for how personal the process feels to each person I work with.
Hi, I'm Chelsea
PRINCIPAL interior designer
-WHITNEY Z.
"She listened to our vision and then gave us options on how we can bring it to life, all while being practical
and cost efficient."
RENOVATION VIP
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
We stay involved through construction so you don’t have to manage the details alone.
YOUR ROOM, REIMAGINED
DESIGN DIRECTION CALL
A 90-minute virtual session to help you make smart decisions and move forward with ease.
A complete custom INTERIOR design PLAN
Your renovation, expertly guided from start to finish.
A virtual design experience that removes the overwhelm while turning that key space into a more functional, beautiful, and thoughtful part of your charming home.
Clarity and confidence in just one call.
- NOELLE
"Chelsea and her team were extremely knowledgeable and helpful in designing our dream kitchen. I do not think we would have been able to take on such a huge project without her by our side. Our new space has changed our life and day to day living and I know we will enjoy it for many years to come"
kitchen renovation
what our clients are saying
what our clients are saying
- JENNA
"The outcome we achieved together is a studio that finally feels cohesive, elevated, and intentionally designed down to the tiniest detail. The design recap they created has become my design bible and it's been the foundation for every decision I've made since our initial consult. It gave me SO much functionality and thoughtfulness, while keeping me focused and confident in every choice.
photo STUDIO DESIGN
what our clients are saying
- MARCO
"Chelsea was a great partner in helping me realize my vision for a reinvented and more personal living space. She really took the time to get to know me and my personality before coming up with a plan for how we can inject my personality into my home decor. "
living space design
Before You Renovate teaches homeowners how to create a clear design plan before construction ever begins. Using the 5 Design Plan Steps I’ve crafted from over a decade of experience and more than $1M in completed renovations.
If you're the kind of person who wants to dive into your renovation design but somehow it keeps getting pushed back? This is your sign to take a first step forward.
Follow a designer's steps so you can stop being stuck and start defining and planning your overall vision before hiring, ordering or construction begins. The result is clarity so you're renovation that feels intentional, cohesive, and far less stressful, whether or not you decide to hire a designer to help
EVERY GOOD RENOVATION STARTS WITH A DESIGN PLAN, HAVE YOU CREATED YOURS YET?
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