The most memorable spaces feel coherent from architecture to the smallest detail. Good interior design starts early, with the relationship between plan, material, light, and daily life.
Begin before the finish line
Planning cabinetry, lighting, finishes, and furnishings alongside construction can create a more unified result than treating interiors as a final layer.
A place to feel at home
Emerald & Oak Design brings a tailored approach to interior architecture and furnishings for homes across the Charlotte area.
Designing for Matthews homes
Many Matthews houses from the 1980s–2000s share traits: formal living and dining rooms, separate kitchens and wooded lots. Common projects open kitchens to family spaces, rethink underused formal rooms and bring more daylight in from the trees outside.
When to involve a designer
For new construction, involve a designer before plans are final so lighting, cabinetry and finishes are coordinated with the architecture. For renovations, a designer can set priorities and phase work to fit a budget.
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