It’s not easy to be an interior designer in the world today, and it’s even harder to be an interior designer as a woman. Thankfully, there are plenty of female interior designers out there doing their best to find success in this field, and the future looks brighter than ever before with so many incredible women changing the face of this industry.
With the role of women in society changing and evolving, the female interior designers are now given more opportunities to shine. This list will explore 10 female interior designers who you should be looking out for in 2022 and beyond.
Perla Lichi, ASID
Since 1984, Perla Lichi, CEO of Perla Lichi Design is known as a renowned global multicultural interior designer as she understands and captures various styles from many cultures around the world. Known for her diverse projects, she has been designing luxury residential and commercial interiors throughout North America with a hint of focus on Florida, California and New York. As Founder and CEO of Perla Lichi Design, Lichi takes pride in listening to her clients and carefully taking into consideration their wants and needs. Lichi designs from residential to commercial projects around the country and internationally with her HQ showroom in South Florida.
Her extensive portfolio includes private estate homes up to 45,000 sq ft. An expert in her field, she is also the author of numerous design books, including her newest, “Interior Design Inspirations: from Cottages to Castles.” She has now opened a new division called “Sacred Creations” for design of religious spaces. Always striving for excellence, Lichi has won over 600 Awards in the U.S. and also in many international regions for many design projects. For more information, visit https://perlalichi.com/ or private message her on Instagram @PerlaLichi
Colleen O’Hara
Colleen O’Hara is a proud Irish Canadian who has recently returned to the Golden Horseshoe area after a 10+ year stay in Louisville Kentucky. Colleen is an award-winning designer and interior design consultant with expertise in residential and commercial design and has been living her passion for design for more than 30 years. As the lead designer for Marz Homes, Colleen was presented with best in class design for her stunning vision of contemporary living. No matter what the project, Colleen ensures that the customer’s needs and wishes are truly reflected in the finished work. Customers can expect an exceptional communicator who works to take away any stress whether the project is colour selection or a complete renovation.
During her stay in Louisville, Colleen ventured into the world of commercial property design and completed a dozen projects with community partners. Various medical clinics were remodeled to fit patient and health care professional needs. The work went beyond aesthetics as ergonomic, privacy and calming effects were implemented. Community events and galas benefited from Colleen’s role in showcasing charity balls, negotiating with vendors and overseeing a design team that befits the stage of well-known American charities.
Carli Robinson
Carli Robinson has made her name in the design world by creating interiors that are elegant, timeless, and infused with creativity and passion. Carli’s designs are warm, classic, and inviting – an aesthetic that’s reflected in her stunning portfolio of light-filled, luxurious and spacious -feeling residential and superyacht projects.
Carli comes from a background rooted in art, architecture, and interior design growing up with her family business specialising in producing bespoke sculptures and architectural elements for luxury hotels and resorts around the world. Carli is committed to achieving beautiful interiors for her clients and puts their dreams and desires at the heart of every project. But beyond working with private clients, Carli is now also the driving force behind her newly launched home and lifestyle brand, Disa Lifestyle which is an extension of her signature style. The collection is built on her philosophy that the things you surround yourself with become a part of your story.
Alison Antrobus
Alison Antrobus credits her design foundation and ethos to both her Caribbean heritage, and her unique academic training at The Rhode Island School of Design, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Interior Architecture. Her innate talent as a Visual Artist, coupled with her training at RISD allows her to explore Interior + Product Design through the lens of a Painter, Sculptor, Fashion Designer and Artist resulting in layered details intended to relay the narrative unique to each project.
During her career, Alison was invited to open and lead the Miami studio for YOO Ltd, a London based Design Development practice lead by John Hitchcox and Philippe Starck. “It is a once in a lifetime experience to work alongside one of the icons in Design” says Antrobus, “his influence will be with me forever.” Whilst building the Yoo Miami team, Antrobus brought on board Designer Ruby Ramirez, with whom she later formed ANTROBUS + RAMIREZ. In 2020, ANTROBUS DESIGN COLLECTIVE was created as a conduit to focus on her Luxury Residential Clients, select Hospitality Projects, and to develop many of her collective musings over the last two decades with a focus on exciting collaborations.
Jasmine Sims
Jasmine Sims is the founder and creator of j. denise interiors, a full-service interior design studio based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Early into her design career, Jasmine has discovered a passion for creating transitional and mid-century modern homes with a bohemian flair. With a focus on designing for life in motion, she works with families and individuals who are transitioning or have transitioned homes, with the intent of helping them love their new home from Day 1.
She believes that most transitions to new homes are precipitated by a life change and come with a range of emotions to process, whether it be the sense of accomplishment from purchasing your dream home or the apprehension of becoming a downsizing empty nester. She sees it as a privilege to help clients navigate the next phase of their life through a well-designed home.
Jennifer Porter
Jennifer Porter is the founder and lead designer at Blue J Interiors in Denver, Colorado. Jennifer began her design career less than a decade ago and immediately made a name for herself among those discerning clients looking for personalized designs and exceptional service in the Denver metro area, as well as the surrounding mountain resort towns.
Jennifer excels at creating designs that seamlessly integrate contemporary features with traditional elements and a little bit of whimsy . Jennifer works with her clients to design one of a kind spaces; whether a residential home fit for entertaining, a ski chalet in a resort town, or a sprawling ranch in the mountains of Wyoming. The team at Blue J Interiors specialize in turnkey properties, creating homes and commercial spaces that are luxurious, with the perfect balance of modern amenities, high style and comfort.
Maria Östensson
Maria is the artistic director and owner of an award-winning interior design studio. She has a Master in Interior Design from Barcelona and a BA(hons) in Design from London; plus studied Neuroscience at Harvard. She is an ambitious and creative interior architect and designer who loves to create design concepts with a deeper, psychological meaning.
She runs the company with a focus on neuroscience and design in combination with sustainability and has been awarded several international awards as a leading designer in sustainable interior design. Maria feels that a physical space is like a 3D canvas for the observer to step in to and experience in real life. Regarding sustainable design she thinks it should be sophisticated and add value whilst leaving a small footprint on the planet and care for humans’ health. The studio works mainly with B2B, and creates design concepts utilizing neuroscience and aesthetic values in order to affect the human experience on all levels.
Rebecca Goldstein
Rebecca Goldstein is an award winning interior designer and the founder of AuPom Properties. Based in Austin, AuPom projects span the entire U.S. After a long career designing hotels, Rebecca used her experience to turn AuPom into one of the top, new design films. Specialising in hospitality and residential work, AuPom combines the luxury and style of five star hotel design, with the warmth and comfort of home. AuPom not only actualizes clients’ wishes and needs, but creates a space beyond imagined dreams.
Rebecca is a Texas registered, NCIDQ certified interior designer and licensed real estate agent. She formed AuPom into a one stop shop for all things interior Design, Staging, Construction, and Real Estate, and brings her wealth of knowledge and passion to every AuPom project. Over years working with recognized firms, Gensler, Nelson, and CBT, Rebecca’s list of clientele have included Fairmont, Le Meridien, Hyatt, Kimpton, Westin, Marriott, and Hilton hotels.
Patricia L. Kraisman
“Patricia knew what I wanted even before I did.” – “As I walk through my home I can see your touch everywhere, I am so happy you designed my house” Laura K.- 2021. Patricia’s personal and family journey led to many moves around the world. Constantly needing to understand new culture, environments, and people (often going across a language barrier) forced Patricia to hone an intuitive superpower.
Patricia’s ability to read people, spaces and situations by seeing hidden clues weaves a deep intuitive feel into her designs. Clients grow into their special space that reflects who they are and how they want to live, even if they could not initially explain their dream when they started. Modern, stylish, and comfortable spaces for family life that allow for living an outstanding life.
Jenny Gregory
Intuitive to her clients’ unique needs and preferences, Jenny strives to design beautiful spaces that will have a positive impact on her clients’ lives. As a full-service architecture & design studio, Jenny works with her clients through every phase of the design & construction process. After defining needs, goals, and budget, this includes everything from re-designing the architectural elements of spaces, hiring contractors, to specification of all materials and furnishings, overseeing the project to its end.
Both Swiss graphic and Mid-Century modern design play a significant role in Jenny’s creative output and she endeavors to embody their principles of form, functionality & timelessness into her work. With an ethos that good design is not about trends nor a particular style but the cohesiveness in which a space is put together, Jenny helps her clients to create beautiful spaces and bring their vision to life through collaboration and her guiding principles.
Final Thoughts
Interior design isn’t just about visual presentation. The right touch and feel can improve the quality of life of the people who live in the home, while also adding value to the property itself, which helps make it more appealing to potential buyers. If you are looking to buy or sell in the near future, now’s a good time to start planning your interior design strategy, and that’s where these 10 amazing female interior designers will come in handy.
