TEW Design Studio

We've shown you the dining room and breakfast nook, then the entry, living room, and sitting room. Now it's time for the private side of the home: the primary bedroom, the office/music room, and the upstairs fireplace sitting room.

These are the rooms where biophilic design does its quietest work. Our clients wanted to reconnect with nature after years in the city, so upstairs we leaned into what our nervous systems actually respond to: deep, cocoon-like color in the bedroom to signal rest, a color-drenched office to signal focus, and natural light and warmth to anchor it all. It's not just a look. It's biology.

Swipe through to see all three rooms. 👉

Curious why nature belongs inside your space, and how we brought it into this home? Read our blog on biophilic design, linked in our story.https://tewdesignstudio.com/biophilic-design-hillsborough-nc/

The reveal we've been waiting all year to share. ✨

This one's special: a mid-century modern home in the Hillsborough, designed almost entirely from a distance. Our clients found their forever home in NC before they'd even left California, and we got to build their next chapter for them, screen by screen, sample by sample, months before they ever walked through the front door.

Every room was space-planned for the life they were moving into. Renderings, concept boards, mailed swatches, virtual calls across a three-hour time difference... and it came together like we'd been in the room the whole time.

This is one of our favorite projects of the year, and we can't wait to walk you through it room by room. Consider this the first of many. 🏡

To see the virtual design process in depth, read the blog! Linked here: https://tewdesignstudio.com/designing-from-a-distance-how-we-brought-this-home-to-life-virtually/

Photos by Catherine Nguyen Photography

For this Durham, NC residence, dubbed Chapel Hill Rd., our client wanted a home that felt light and cozy and gave nod to her island roots. Drawing inspiration from island culture, we infused the space with soft tones, organic textures, and breezy, natural elements to create a warm and inviting home.

For more design inspo, see the project feature on our blog! Linked here:
https://tewdesignstudio.com/blog-chapel-hill-rd/

This breakfast nook was designed to feel light, airy, and full of energy.

As a neurodivergent designer, I think a lot about how a space actually feels to be in, not just how it photographs. Bright color and playful pattern can be energizing rather than overwhelming when they're balanced with clean lines and breathing room. The space stays lively without ever feeling like too much.

This speakeasy-inspired lounge was designed to feel like a secret getaway. Moody black walls set the stage, a bold printed wallpaper overhead turns the ceiling into art, and a pair of orange velvet chairs adds just the right amount of unexpected color.

See the full design on our website, linked here: https://tewdesignstudio.com/portfolio-item/rose-point-cary/

Wishing a very happy birthday to the woman who keeps every TEW project running smoothly! 🎉

Lisé brings her signature style to everything she does, along with a warmth and sense of humor that make our studio better every day. We're so lucky to have her energy around!

Happy birthday to an incredible coordinator, colleague, and friend! 🥂

Grateful for an incredible and busy summer! Between site visits, getting to know new clients and getting reconnected with old clients, design meetings, and getting to finish out some amazing projects, it’s been a whirlwind in the best way. This team has been on the move and showing up for it all, and we’ve loved every conversation and every space we got to be part of. From the first walkthrough to the final styling touches, each project has reminded us why we do this work. We love the work we get to do. No two days look the same and that’s exactly how we like it!