Business Details
Your Trusted Interior Design Partner in Washington DC
At Annie Elliott Design, we specialize in creating joy-filled, personalized homes that blend timeless elegance with modern flair. Our process begins with an in-depth consultation to understand your vision, followed by a structured 15-step approach that ensures every detail aligns with your lifestyle. We combine antiques with contemporary pieces, bold colors with sophisticated patterns, and curated art to craft spaces that feel both cohesive and inspiring. Our team brings decades of expertise in art history, fine art appraisal, and interior design, ensuring exceptional quality in every project. We manage every phase from concept to completion, coordinating trusted tradespeople and sourcing premium materials to deliver results that exceed expectations.Our work has been featured in national publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post, and we actively share design insights through media appearances and educational content. Whether you're seeking a complete home transformation or strategic updates, we're committed to making your space a source of daily delight. Our approach prioritizes functionality without compromising aesthetics, creating environments that reflect your personality while enhancing livability. With a focus on Washington DC and surrounding areas, we serve clients who value thoughtful, art-inspired design that stands the test of time.
Services
Interior Design
Home Styling
Space Planning
Color Consultation
Art Curation
Highlights and features
- We combine art history expertise with modern design principles
- Our 15-step process ensures comprehensive project management
- We source premium materials and coordinate trusted tradespeople
- Team includes certified art historians and interior designers
- Featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post
What people say
Artistic vision
Attention to detail
Joyful spaces
Personalized designs
Exceptional results
Services
Interior Design
We create customized interior spaces that balance antiques with modern elements. Our 15-step process includes initial consultation, space planning, material selection, and implementation. The team coordinates all aspects from lighting design to furniture placement, ensuring cohesive, functional spaces that reflect clients' personalities while maintaining timeless appeal through strategic design choices.
Color Consultation
Our experts guide color selections that enhance spatial dynamics and mood. We combine art history principles with current trends to create palettes featuring bold hues like grassy green and raspberry pink. The service includes wall treatments, fabric coordination, and accent color integration to achieve vibrant yet harmonious environments that evolve beautifully over time.
Art Curation
We specialize in integrating art collections with interior design. Services include artwork selection, placement strategy, and framing recommendations. Our team leverages museum-level expertise to create gallery walls, focal pieces above fireplaces, and curated displays that complement architectural features while enhancing the home's overall narrative and aesthetic cohesion.
Space Planning
Our strategic approach optimizes spatial flow and functionality. We analyze traffic patterns, furniture proportions, and natural light to create efficient layouts. The service includes custom window treatments for privacy control, strategic lamp placement for layered lighting, and rug selection to define zones within open-concept spaces while maintaining visual continuity throughout the home.
Home Styling
We add finishing touches that transform houses into personalized homes. This includes selecting decorative accessories, styling bookshelves with curated objects, and incorporating playful patterns through textiles. Our approach blends saturated colors with glam accents to create lively, character-filled spaces that maintain sophisticated balance through careful proportion and placement.
People
Annie Elliott
Principal Designer + CEO
Art historian turned interior design expert with 20+ years experience. Former museum professional at Smithsonian and Corcoran Gallery. Author of upcoming decorating handbook from Artisan Books. Featured in major publications and NBC4 appearances.
Audra Scribner
Interior Designer
Specializes in traditional interiors with modern twists. Holds MA in Interior Design from Marymount University. Expert in saturated color palettes and playful patterns. Brings Southern Living-inspired elegance to Washington DC projects with over 12 years industry experience.
Emma Allnutt
Interior Designer
Graduated from Marymount University's Interior Design program. Developed expertise in blending modern and classic elements. Manages plant collection while creating designs that balance contemporary aesthetics with antique charm. Brings fresh perspective to heritage homes.
Amy Oliver Beaupr
Senior Designer
20+ years as art historian and design consultant. Holds MA in Art History from Williams College. Specializes in historic home renovations. Combines academic expertise with practical knowledge of period-appropriate materials and construction techniques for authentic yet functional spaces.
Leigh Snitiker
Operations Director
Former auction house specialist with 20 years DC decorative arts experience. Expert in antique evaluation and preservation. Applies auction world insights to ensure quality craftsmanship in new construction. Manages operations with meticulous attention to historical design integrity.
Questions
What design styles does Annie Elliott Design specialize in?
We blend classic and modern elements, combining antiques with contemporary pieces, bold colors with sophisticated patterns, and curated art collections.
Do you work with clients outside Washington DC?
While based in DC, we serve clients in Maryland, Virginia, and select locations including Vermont and Colorado through virtual consultations.
What's included in your 15-step design process?
Our process covers initial consultation, space planning, material selection, implementation, and final styling. Each step ensures cohesive design from concept to completion.
How do you incorporate art into interior design?
We strategically place artwork to create focal points, curate gallery walls, and select pieces that complement architectural features while enhancing the home's narrative.
Can you help with both large renovations and small updates?
Yes, we handle complete home transformations as well as strategic updates like color consultations and decorative styling projects.
What makes your team uniquely qualified?
Our team combines museum-level art expertise with practical design experience, including degrees from Williams College, University of Pennsylvania, and Marymount University.
