Imagine this…
You want a home that feels beautiful, functional, and true to the way you live, but knowing where to begin isn’t always easy. That’s where I come in. I help clients reimagine, renovate, and furnish old homes and character-rich spaces, offering clear guidance and thoughtful solutions every step of the way.
Living in and restoring my own 1830s farmhouse in upstate New York has taught me firsthand the joys, and the quirks, of historic houses. I bring that experience to my work, helping clients navigate architectural complexities while preserving the charm and integrity that make these spaces special.
With over 15 years in architectural, retail, and healthcare design, I offer services ranging from floor plan reviews and custom millwork design to finish selections, furnishings, and full interior fit-outs. My approach balances custom craftsmanship with resourceful solutions, pairing antiques, high-quality, budget-conscious options with tailored details to achieve spaces that feel elevated and lived-in.
Beyond homes, I bring the same care and design fluency to select boutique commercial projects, shaping environments that reflect your brand and create warm, welcoming experiences.
At the heart of everything I do is a love of timeless, thoughtful design, and a belief that your home or business should support and inspire you every day.
Services
Frequently Asked Questions
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Rather than working within a single, defined style, Christienne Dobson Design is rooted in a thoughtful, historically sensitive approach to design. Our work blends classical and traditional influences with a modern country sensibility—layering natural materials, vintage and collected pieces, and rich, tactile finishes to create spaces that feel elevated, lived-in, and deeply personal.
We specialize in old homes, character-rich spaces, and select boutique commercial projects, always prioritizing proportion, architectural integrity, and how a space truly functions day to day. The result is not a fixed “look,” but interiors that feel warm, timeless, and naturally connected to the people who live and work in them.
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We begin every project with a complimentary discovery call to learn more about your space, your goals, and to share how Christienne Dobson Design works. This initial conversation helps determine whether we’re the right fit to work together. If we decide to move forward, we then schedule a paid initial design consultation, which marks the true start of your project and allows us to take a deeper dive into your home, priorities, constraints, and design opportunities.
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Full-Service Interior Design is best suited for renovations, new builds, and full interior fit-outs where clients would like an in-person design partner guiding the project from early planning through furnishings and final installation. This service includes in-person consultations, detailed design and specification packages, close collaboration with your architect, contractor, and trades, and full furniture and styling procurement and installation.
Design From Afar is our virtual, design-only service, created for clients working remotely or on a smaller scope. It is ideal for one room at a time, furnishing projects, or select renovations where you would like a clear design plan, layouts, and retail sourcing that you can implement independently or with your local team, at your own pace.