About us

Our Philosophy

Desiree Burns Interiors is an Architectural Digest AD PRO featured design firm and the recipient of top industry honors, including Best Interior Designer of Newport, Best of Modern Luxury - Ones to Watch, Best of Houzz Design + Best of Houzz Service 2020-2026. Our design work has been recognized in regional and national publications including Architectural Digest, AD Pro, Modern Luxury, My Domaine, Boston Home, Domino, Boston Globe, The Spruce, and more.

Founded in 2015, we’re a full-service design studio known for its whimsical-organic aesthetic - where creativity and intention shape every space. Our work balances natural materials, sculptural forms, and playful moments with comfort and thoughtful detail, resulting in interiors that feel both livable and inspiring. Each project unfolds as a layered experience, tailored to reflect the individuality of the client and the way they live.

From early concept through final installation, we manage each phase of the design process with clarity and care, allowing projects to unfold smoothly and efficiently. We take a white-glove approach to designing and building your home, ensuring your entire experience is turnkey and customized just for you. Our design work is rooted in a balance of creative vision and organized execution, guided by core values of Collaboration, Thoughtful Functionality, and Integrity.

Design Principal

Desiree Burns

A clever creative from an early age, Desiree has always been inspired by design. Her design perspective expertly combines function with beauty for everyday life. The studio’s unique approach to the design process lends itself to a fulfilling and collaborative experience.

Drawing inspiration from the raw beauty of the natural world, Desiree blends together materials, textures, colors, and finishes to create spaces that feel organic, intentional, and invigorated. Rooted in nature, her work embraces the art of imperfection - finding character in the unexpected and soul in the minimal. To her, a home is more than a place… it’s a personal sanctuary that evolves with the people who live there, telling their story over time.

The outcome is a design ethos that feels intentional yet effortless, formed yet whimsical, balanced yet playfully unexpected - echoing the organic harmony found in nature.

interior Designer / Project manager

Nicole

Born in South America and raised on the East Coast, Nicole brings a vibrant energy and an innate warmth to her work. Guided by a natural ability to connect with others, she believes in the power of simple gestures - a kind word, a thoughtful gift, a moment of joy that makes a lasting impact.

In 2017, she transitioned from a corporate career to pursue her passion for interiors, a leap that allowed her to merge creativity with purpose. As both a mother and a designer, Nicole understands the balance between beauty and function, curating spaces that feel intentional, uplifting, and deeply personal. Her design perspective is rooted in creating environments that not only inspire but also nurture the soul.