Interior Design for Homes with Character
Designing spaces that honor your home’s story while fitting the way you live today.
Afternoon Creative specializes in warm, color-forward, and elevated interior design for historic homes and creative souls. I blend timeless character with modern comfort to create a home that reflects who you are and how you want to live.
Interior Design Services
Every home—and every homeowner—needs something a little different. Whether you’re starting from scratch, reimagining a single room, or looking for guidance as you go, Afternoon Creative offers a range of services designed to meet you where you are and bring your vision to life. Each experience is thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on creating spaces that feel personal and functional.
Interior Design Consultation
In-person • Virtual
Whether you simply need a designer’s eye to help move things forward or you’re considering a larger project, a design consultation is the best place to begin. This focused working session helps you make progress with clarity and confidence, tackling questions like paint colors, furniture layout, material selections, sourcing recommendations, styling guidance, or second opinions when you feel stuck. You’ll walk away with personalized recommendations and a clear plan for next steps.
Full-Service Interior Design
In-person • Virtual • Hybrid
From early concept development to the final finishing touches, full-service interior design offers comprehensive support for creating a home that feels both beautiful and functional. Whether you’re renovating a single room, refreshing multiple spaces, or furnishing your home more intentionally, I guide the process from design direction and layout planning through sourcing, selections, and implementation support so you can move forward confidently without managing every moving piece yourself.
Designer on Call
In-person or Virtual Monthly Retainer
Ongoing interior design support for homeowners managing projects over time. Whether you’re renovating in phases, sourcing furnishings room by room, or simply want a trusted design partner to help you make decisions as ideas evolve, this flexible monthly retainer gives you access to expert guidance for feedback, sourcing, and creative collaboration — whenever you need it.
Home Organization
In-person • Hybrid
A beautiful home works better when it functions beautifully, too. This hands-on service helps create calmer, more organized spaces that support the way you actually live. Whether you’re overwhelmed by clutter, struggling with storage, or craving more functional systems, I’ll help create practical organization solutions for spaces like mudrooms, pantries, drawers, closets, kids’ play areas, home offices, and basement or garage storage.
Design Philosophy
Inspired by Historic Homes
I’m endlessly drawn to old houses—the creaky floors, slanted ceilings, and intricate details that make them feel alive. I design to enhance, not erase, their history. Every project blends original character with modern comfort so your home feels both storied and livable.
The Influence of Color
Color plays a quiet but powerful role in how a space feels. I use it intentionally to shape atmosphere and emotion, creating warmth where you gather, calm where you rest, and energy where you work. Thoughtful palettes bring depth and personality to each room, grounding your home in a sense of place and purpose.
Designed for Comfort and Flow
I consider how you move through your home, how light shifts throughout the day, and how small moments can add ease and pleasure. Intentional layouts and practical circulation make your space function smoothly, so it feels comfortable, intuitive, and easy to spend time in.
The Design Process
Designing a home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. My process is structured yet flexible, guided by calm communication, organized collaboration, and care from start to finish. Each project moves through clear, creative phases that bring your vision to life step by step so you always know what’s happening and what comes next. I take care of the details so you can focus on the magic of seeing your home come to life.
Featured Project: Dorchester Victorian
A century-old home reimagined with color, character, and care.
Set in Dorchester’s historic Melville Park neighborhood, this 1900s Victorian is a love letter to craftsmanship and modern family living. The renovation touched nearly every room — restoring original charm while creating a cohesive, livable flow. Each space tells its own story, from richly layered living areas to calm, color-driven retreats.
Interior Design FAQs
How do I know which services is right for me?
During your Discovery Call, we’ll talk through your goals, timeline, and budget to find the best fit. I’ll help you choose the right level of design support—whether that’s a full-service project, a Design Day, or ongoing guidance.
Do you work with clients outside of Vermont or New England?
Yes. While I love working locally, I also take on virtual and hybrid projects for clients across the U.S.
What's the typical project timeline?
Most full-service interior design projects take 8–16 weeks, depending on scope and construction timelines. Shorter projects, like Design Days or consultations, are typically completed within a few days or weeks.
Do you work on historic homes only?
Not at all, but I do have a soft spot for them. I work with a range of homes that have character, potential, and a story to tell.
What's your design style?
Each project is unique, but my work is rooted in warmth, color, and livability, blending timeless details with modern function to create spaces that feel like home.
Let’s create a space that feels like home.
Whether you’re refreshing a single room or designing your forever home, I’d love to help you bring your vision to life.