Best Furniture Design Experts

I grew up in the furniture business. My parentown a furniture store for over 50 years and still going strong. My knowledge of furniture construction and wood species was acquired from my dad. I have refinished furniture, painted furniture, and designed furniture since middle school. I own a retail furniture store, The Miller House & and I am a full time interior designer for Ethan Allen. I love my work, I love the design industry. I have designed spaces for celebrities including Willard Scott and a New York Best Selling author. I am honored to recognized for my achievements at Ethan Allen and proud of over 65 reviews on Houzz.com. I have designed homes all over the USA, but specialize in second homes on the ocean, lake or river. I work with any budget and design style.

I am the founder and designer of Mim Concept, a contemporary furniture brand influenced by mid century design and minimalist principles. I began her career designing interiors focused on functionality and long term livability before founding Mim Concept in 2018. My work emphasizes material integrity, structural performance, and enduring craftsmanship.

Kevin Stroesser is a seasoned design professional and Partner & Design Expert at Archetype Forms, a Vancouver-based furniture design and retail company specializing in modern and mid-century modern furniture. At Archetype Forms, Kevin applies deep industry knowledge to curate, craft, and deliver timeless furniture pieces that honor iconic design principles while meeting contemporary living needs. His work bridges classic design archetypes with modern customization, ensuring each piece embodies both aesthetic integrity and functional excellence. Under his guidance, Archetype Forms has expanded its reach across Canada and the USA, offering quality modern furniture selections and personalized design consultation to discerning clients

Navin Kanodia is a distinguished trailblazer in the luxury interiors industry with over three decades of elite experience. As the co-founder, Principal Interior Stylist, and Creative Director at Spacio, he has revolutionised the landscape of premium interior styling in India and internationally. Active since 1995, he is recognised as one of India's pioneering interior stylists, setting benchmarks for high-end residential and commercial architecture. Career Milestones & Achievements: • Scale of Impact: Conceptually styled over 25,000 residential and commercial spaces, delivering over 100 million square feet of premium luxury interiors. • Global Footprint: Orchestrated and styled elite design projects across 7 countries. • Brand Authority: Collaborates directly with more than 300 luxury international brands and global artists from over 50 countries. • Market Pioneer: Exclusively introduced more than 100 international luxury brands to the Indian market. • Industry Recognition: Recipient of numerous design honors, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Architects, Builders, Interior Designers and Allied Business (ABID). Design & Brand Philosophy: Navin's signature styling philosophy seamlessly blends contemporary global design movements with timeless elegance, ensuring every space is tailored to structural perfection. Under his leadership, Spacio has evolved into India's premier destination for luxury furniture, decor accessories, decorative lighting, art surfaces, and advanced fireplace technologies. He serves as an authoritative industry source on luxury consumer lifestyles, global design trends, and elite home curation.

As Design Manager at Sierra Living Concepts, I immerse myself in the world of solid wood furniture design, honing in on product aesthetics and the finer points of functional detailing. My role involves close collaboration with artisans, product teams, and marketing, all with the goal of crafting furniture that seamlessly marries craftsmanship, longevity, and the demands of contemporary living. I'm dedicated to transforming design concepts into enduring, expertly constructed pieces that exude a sense of premium quality, practicality, and enduring value.

I'm Natalya Bondole, Founder & CEO of LOOMLAN, published author, and entrepreneur who has built a premium furniture brand at the intersection of conscious design, American craftsmanship, and accessible luxury. My book, "The Triangle of Prosperity: Entrepreneurs' Blueprint to Success" (available at Barnes & Noble), distills the frameworks behind the world's most iconic business builders — from Elon Musk's vision to Jeff Bezos's execution — into a practical roadmap for entrepreneurs ready to build not just a profitable business, but a lasting legacy. It is the same philosophy I have applied to building LOOMLAN from the ground up. LOOMLAN's foundation is interior design, conscious consumerism, and American manufacturing. LOOMLAN carries 50+ premium brands, ships 90% of inventory from US soil, and runs an industry-leading trade program that interior designers, hospitality buyers, and design-forward homeowners rely on nationwide. I've been featured on Fox Business, ABC15, Atlanta Post News, DC Chronicle News, Seattle Independent News, and The Los Angeles Tribune — covering the American-made furniture movement, minimalist design philosophy, eco-friendly manufacturing, and the future of home furnishings. I speak from the front lines of the furniture industry and the entrepreneurial trenches — not from a think tank. I can give your readers a grounded, specific, and quotable perspective on: why American-made furniture is having a moment, how interior designers are navigating quality vs. cost in 2026, what conscious design actually looks like in practice, the three pillars every entrepreneur needs to scale a product-based business, and how small brands are outcompeting big-box retailers on craftsmanship and service. If you're writing about home design, sustainable living, entrepreneurship, retail innovation, or the future of the furniture industry — I'm the source who has lived it, built it, written the book on it, and can make your story better.

Blending design innovation with emerging technology, Studio Danel crafts immersive spaces across hospitality, retail, and residential sectors. With a background in Business Administration and Interior Design, the work bridges strategy, creativity, and future-forward thinking. Featured in Dezeen and a finalist in the AI Design Awards. Former professor at Houston City College and frequent speaker on design and technology panels.

Brian Benham is the owner of Benham Design Concepts, a Colorado-based custom furniture design and fabrication studio. He specializes in the design and fabrication of custom furniture that resembles works of art, using materials such as wood, glass, stone, and metals. The furniture produced serves not only as practical items but also as works of art.

I’m Craig Gritzen, Founder & Principal Designer of Curated Style Collective (Salt Lake City + Park City; serving Utah & nationwide). I help homeowners create calm, wellness-focused spaces by blending interior design with science. With a background in Design, Science, and Project Management, I bring a unique perspective to the world of interior design and styling. I'm a great source for highly quotable guidance on: Paint color strategy (moody neutrals, timeless whites, colors, and how the affect our moods) Lighting Design (ambient/task/accent and how lighting affects wellbeing) Neuroaesthetics + wellness design (how color, contrast, and texture influence stress and focus) Vintage + sustainable styling (patina, storytelling, and smarter buying) How to transform and love your home again on a tight budged leveraging my Curated Home Edit: restyling with what clients already own to make a home feel cohesive, elevated, and lived-in again. Curated Style Collective Craig@curatedstylecollective.com (385) 202-3730 Salt Lake City & Park City, UT Serving Utah & Nationwide Clients

Graduating with a BS degree in Architecture, cum laude, and a Diploma of Higher Education in Conservation & Sustainability from Griffiths College, Dublin, Francis has worked as a Design Architect for Aidea Philippines (one of the top 100 architectural firms in the world). He was later seconded to Brussels, working with Procter & Gamble (P&G) Architecture & Design for their Europe, Middle East and African portfolio (as architect, co-project manager, brand specialist and graphic designer). He's now based in Co. Limerick, Ireland, having previously worked for a top interior specialist in the Ireland and now practices as an interior and architectural designer, graphic designer and visual artist, as well as working in millinery and jewellery design. He had a solo exhibition in Westport, and worked on various art commissions, including HSE hospitals and hospices. iSCO Designs, his design agency, is a multidisciplinary creative studio where bespoke interior design meets eye-catching visual art and graphic design. It specializes in transforming homes and spaces through a unique blend of architectural precision and artistic, timeless flair. Whether it is to elevate interiors with professional design consultancy or browsing the gallery for original art for sale, clients are sure to have a creative experience with Francis and iSCO Designs that also reflects their personality. iSCO Designer Gifts are also available through his Etsy Shop.

Alessia Corpino is an Italian-born, New York-CT-based designer and creative strategist known for bridging Italian luxury craftsmanship with contemporary design thinking. As Founder and Principal of Alessia Corpino Design, she leads hospitality and residential projects that embody timeless sophistication, emotional resonance, and cultural depth. Her portfolio includes collaborations with The Newbury Boston, Park Hyatt New York, ModernHaus Soho, M Social Times Square, and The Limelight Hotel Boulder with Aspen Hospitality, as well as long-standing relationships with Molteni&C, Poliform, Venini, and FLOS. Her studio’s work is defined by a refined understanding of space, storytelling, and material integrity — transforming interiors into living narratives that connect people and place. Before founding her namesake studio, Alessia built a decade-long career at Yahoo! in Milan, London, and New York, managing global partnerships exceeding $500M and leading international sales and marketing teams. This corporate foundation sharpened her ability to merge business strategy with creative direction, a hallmark of her multidisciplinary approach today. Fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish, Alessia embodies a global sensibility and human-centered vision — designing experiences that unite beauty, function, and meaning. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Hospitality Design, Vogue, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal.

Ozge Fettahlioglu is a Sydney-based neuroarchitecture and biophilic design specialist, founder of Cocoplum Design Studio, author of Designing for Health and Wealth, board member of Biophilic Cities Australia, and lecturer at Western Sydney University. Her work sits at the intersection of evidence-based design, interior psychology, hospitality design, wellness real estate and modular hospitality delivery. Through Cocoplum Design Studio and Boxareno’s manufacturing network, she works across hotel refurbishments, luxury homes, schools, FF&E, custom furniture, guest experience strategy and asset-focused interiors. Ozge is available for expert commentary on how spaces influence stress, sleep, recovery, behaviour, dwell time, ADR, RevPAR and property value. She can speak about why neuroarchitecture and biophilic design are moving beyond aesthetics, and why hotels, developers, schools and high-value homeowners now need design decisions that support human performance as well as commercial outcomes. She is also available to comment on the common mistakes in hotel refurbishments, including starting with finishes before auditing light, acoustics, air quality, spatial flow, sensory load, guest behaviour and long-term asset value.

Barrett Oswald Designs is a nationally recognized interior design studio known for creating refined, livable homes grounded in function, longevity, and thoughtful detail. Founded in 2015 by Barrett Oswald and MaryBeth Long, the Larchmont-based firm serves clients across New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, and beyond. The studio is frequently sought out for expert commentary on residential design, lifestyle, and home trends, with contributions appearing in The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, and other leading publications. Their work balances sophistication with practicality, always prioritizing how people truly live in their homes. The firm’s work has also been featured in Luxe Magazine, Modish: The Book of Great Design, Serendipity, and Westchester Home, and has received numerous industry honors, including Design Innovator of the Year from Serendipity, four Best of Westchester awards, and Best Whole Home Design recognition from Houzz and Westchester Magazine. Barrett Oswald Designs is a proud member of the Interior Design Society, with Barrett Oswald serving as an active industry judge. Longtime friends and collaborators, Barrett and MaryBeth bring a shared vision, mutual trust, and a sense of humor to every project. Their approachable style and genuine enthusiasm make the design process feel effortless, resulting in homes that are not only beautiful, but a pleasure to live in.

Rachel Blindauer is an award-winning interior and product designer specializing in high-end residential and hospitality projects. Known for her bespoke furniture and lighting designs, she creates spaces where artistry meets function—crafted to be lived in, remembered and photographed. Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Domino, Remodelista, and the L.A. Times.

Founder of Interiors Fit Out, a leading interior decoration and Design company in Dubai. We specialize in office renovations, luxury home interiors, bathroom upgrades, and commercial fit outs. My mission is to deliver high-quality, stylish, and functional spaces that inspire productivity and comfort.

Fabdivine is a home decor and textile brand focused on creating thoughtfully designed spaces through quality fabrics, handcrafted details, and timeless styling. We share expertise on home decoration, cushion styling, block print textiles, interior trends, fabric selection, and practical ways to create comfortable and elegant living spaces. Our work combines design inspiration with functional home solutions for modern homes.

Lydia Beaumont is a go-to expert in interior design, known for her knack for stylish table settings, blending houseplants seamlessly with home decor, and designing inviting outdoor spaces. She has a real talent for making spaces look stunning while keeping them comfortable and livable. Lydia’s creative touch brings a fresh and vibrant feel to any room or garden she works on.

Brittany Rediger is the founder and principal designer of Rediger Design, a Portland-based residential studio known for layered, story-driven interiors grounded in honest materials. Drawing on a background in fine arts and photography, she approaches design through composition, light, and careful editing. Brittany has been quoted in Forbes, Homes & Gardens, HouseDigest, and The Spruce, offering expert insight on space planning, material selection, color, styling and creating homes that feel collected rather than decorated. Based in Portland, Oregon, serving the Greater Portland metro and Greater Seattle area, including Bellevue and Redmond.

Founder of Modest Hut, an online modern home décor and furniture brand based in Dallas. I handle everything from product sourcing and vendor relationships to Shopify development, marketing, SEO, and daily operations. My focus is bringing high-quality, design-forward décor to customers while building a streamlined, data-driven e-commerce business. I’m constantly exploring new tools, AI, and growth strategies to scale Modest Hut and introduce fresh, innovative products to the market.

As the owner and principal designer of Here Interiors, Kelly Murphy is recognized as one of the Boise area’s foremost leaders in luxury residential design. With over 18 years of experience in the custom home industry, she brings a wealth of expertise, artistry, and intuition to every project. Kelly began her career in Los Angeles, where she designed for celebrity clients and record-breaking luxury estates. Today, she serves business owners, and entrepreneurs throughout the western region—creating custom primary residences, vacation retreats, and family legacy homes that reflect each client’s unique lifestyle and vision. Here Interiors, offers a true one-stop experience for luxury home design. From collaborating with architects and builders in the earliest planning stages to managing every design detail through completion, her team ensures a seamless process from concept to furnishings. Acting as a trusted liaison between homeowners and their build teams, Kelly provides expert guidance and peace of mind at every step. Supported by a network of skilled local craftsmen, artisans, and tradespeople—from cabinetmakers and painters to window specialists—Kelly also has access to exclusive international vendors and manufacturers. This allows her to curate one-of-a-kind materials, finishes, and statement pieces that make each home distinctive. Guided by her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and architectural background, Kelly combines technical knowledge with a refined aesthetic to deliver spaces that are timeless, livable, and deeply personal. Her mission is simple: to take the stress out of home design while providing an exceptional experience marked by impeccable service, thoughtful creativity, and lasting results. Serving homeowners and builders throughout the West and beyond, Here Interiors transforms dream homes into reality—beautifully, effortlessly, and with heart.