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Are Your Amenity Spaces Working as Hard as Your Leasing Team?
Amenity square footage is not neutral. It either reinforces your multifamily property's market position or dilutes it.


Barbour Spangle Design Is Officially WBENC Certified — What That Means and Why It Matters
We’re proud to share a milestone that reflects both who we are and where we’re headed: Barbour Spangle Design is now a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Our certification was granted by the Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) , the Regional Partner Organization (RPO) for WBENC serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. WBENC certification is widely recognized as the gold standard f


Beauty Matters
In a world that treats beauty as optional,


Vision Isn’t a Lightning Strike
Vision gets romanticized in creative industries - as if it’s a sudden lightning strike of genius that illuminates everything in a single flash. But in my experience, it rarely looks like that. Vision isn’t about seeing the future. It’s about believing it’s possible. The Early Days of “Anything Is Possible” When we started Barbour Spangle Design, we were just two designers with a dream and a borrowed office. There was no roadmap, no grand strategy - just a shared belief that i


Inside HPU's Workman School of Dental Medicine
What does it look like to design a space that feels as fresh and forward-thinking as the profession it represents?
That question guided our team at Barbour Spangle Design as we envisioned the Workman School of Dental Medicine at High Point University, a project that redefines what a dental education facility can be. It’s bold. It’s vibrant. And it’s completely centered around the people who will teach, learn, and lead within its walls.


A First Look Inside High Point University's New Law School
High Point University’s new School of Law honors the legacy of the legal profession with a rich, refined interior that reflects the weight and importance of the work done within its walls.


Designing the Spirit of Community: SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Congdon Yards
In the heart of downtown High Point, a new kind of stay has arrived. The SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Congdon Yards blends the comfort of modern hospitality with the craftsmanship, creativity, and community that define the city.


The Conversations I Almost Missed
Leadership isn't about speaking louder. It's about hearing better.


When Listening Hurts (and Why It's Worth It)
Feedback isn't comfortable, but comfort zones don't build great teams or deliver breakthrough results.


3 designers share how they keep their employees happy
Figuring out who to hire for your firm is one thing, but making sure they want to stay is another. This week, we asked three designers—Becky Asleson, Christi Barbour and Cheryl Kees Clendenon—how they pay their employees and foster an inviting company culture.


Leadership Lessons from Taylor Swift
The truth is, leadership lessons can be found where you least expect, even on a stage filled with glitter and guitars.


How Core Values Drive Lasting Success - From the Inside Out
Whether you're an executive leader or just starting your career, values have the power to guide your work and deepen your impact.


What Resilience Really Looks Like: Christi Barbour in Bold Journey
What do resilience, design, and a six-month European adventure have in common? For Christi Barbour, they’re threads in a life story shaped by grit, purpose, and generational wisdom. Whether you're an aspiring creative or a seasoned professional, her story is a must-read reminder that impact starts with heart.


Gather & Grow Project Featured in HD&D
July 2025 Home Design & Decor | Triangle When this client approached us to design their forever home, they requested it feel like “a...


What Makes a Great Leader? Reflections from High Point Market and Beyond
These three leadership traits will transform the way you build trust with your team and drive results for your business.


Showroom Success Timeline: Why Starting Early Matters
Picture this: Market is just weeks away, but your showroom still isn’t finished. Shipments are delayed, contractors are booked, and...


Gathered Getaway Project Featured in HD&D Great Escapes
March 2025 Home Design & Decor | Triangle Nestled on the side of a mountain in Blowing Rock, NC, this second home is a reflection of the...


Reflecting on 25 years of Barbour Spangle Design: A letter from Founder & CEO Christi Barbour
This year marks Barbour Spangle Design's 25th anniversary – a milestone that seemed almost unimaginable when Christi Spangle and I first bec


Supporting Our Neighbors in Western North Carolina
We are committed to supporting relief efforts and rebuilding stronger together.


Winning Moments: Christi Barbour Named ARTS Awards Finalist
Christi Barbour has been named a finalist for the 35th ARTS Awards in the Interior Designer category.

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