At its core, our work has always been about home — how it’s lived in, how it brings people together, and how it supports the rhythms of everyday life.
Casey Sanford founded this studio on the belief that great residential design demands more than a beautiful eye — it demands fluency in architecture, construction, and the discipline to see a project through. Our work bridges interior design, architecture, and project coordination, allowing us to guide complex residential projects from early planning through final installation with clarity and intention.
Founded on the belief that the most meaningful homes are not simply designed but carefully considered over time, the studio has built a national reputation for work that is as thoughtful in its execution as it is in its vision.
The studio began as a partnership long before it became a firm. Casey and Houston Sanford built both a life and a business grounded in shared values: trust, collaboration, and a deep understanding of what makes a home meaningful. With backgrounds rooted in architecture and custom home building, that foundation continues to shape how we approach every project today.
Craft
Thoughtful materials, details, and construction
Architecture
Proportion, structure, and timeless design
Life at Home
Spaces meant for gathering, living, and welcoming others in
The most meaningful homes are not simply designed — they are carefully considered, built over time, and shaped by the people who live in them.
Our Approach
What Makes Us Different
We operate like a design studio but think like a construction and project management partner. While many designers focus primarily on aesthetics, our work also emphasizes execution, sequencing, procurement, and long-term value — allowing us to guide complex projects with structure, accountability, and clarity.
Our approach is intentionally comprehensive. Rather than treating design as a series of individual decisions, we carry it through every phase — aligning architecture, materials, and furnishings so the home is realized as a cohesive whole.
Founder and lead designer Casey Sanford is known for her strong sense of interior architecture and her ability to create spaces that feel both structured and personal. Her work is guided by proportion, detail, and restraint — resulting in homes that feel composed rather than decorated.
Often, it is the quiet moments between rooms — the transitions, nooks, and architectural gestures — that give a home its character. These are the details that transform a house into something that feels lasting and deeply personal.
You Always Get All of Us
Our studio is intentionally boutique. We take on a limited number of projects each year to ensure that every client receives the full attention of our entire team.
From the first conversation through final installation, you work directly with Casey, Houston, and our core team. The people who design your home are the same people who guide it through completion — ensuring continuity, accountability, and a consistent level of care throughout the process.
This is what it means to work with a truly bespoke firm, and it is the standard we hold ourselves to on every project.
THE TEAM
Casey Sanford
Founder & Principal Designer
Known for her strong sense of interior architecture, Casey guides the creative vision of every project — from the earliest architectural collaboration through furnishings, styling, and the final reveal.
Houston Sanford
President & Partner
Deanna McGreevy
Chief Operations Officer
Nichole Kmonk
Purchasing Coordinator
Kelsey Hoeppner
Junior Designer
ABOUT THE FIRM
Our Reach
Virginia • Washington, D.C. • National
The studio is rooted in Warrenton, Virginia — hunt country, where the landscape reflects a deep respect for craft, heritage, and the enduring value of things made well.
From here, we serve clients across the East Coast and nationwide, bringing the same level of care and attention to every project regardless of location.
We are selective about the projects we take on — the work is only as good as the relationship behind it. The best projects begin with a shared vision, and we work wherever the project calls us.
The Standard We Hold Ourselves To
There is a moment at the end of every project that never gets old - when installation is complete, the flowers are placed, the candles are lit, and we welcome our clients into their home for the first time. That moment is why we do this work. It is the standard every decision is made against ~ from the earliest architectural conversation to the final finishing touch.