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.

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.

July 2025 Home Design & Decor | Triangle When this client approached us to design their forever home, they requested it feel like “a...

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...

Christi Barbour has been named a finalist for the 35th ARTS Awards in the Interior Designer category.

From top left: Christi Barbour, Jordan Beck, Garrett Bowman, Tiffany Bowman, Nathan Cressman, Jess Flanders, Kyle Hoff, Chelsea Hughes,...

“The room became valuable when it became functional. And that’s such a great design – and life – lesson. Creating spaces that speak to us...