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At TEW Design Studio, we craft kitchens that are as functional as they look—bringing bold ideas to life while ensuring every space reflects your lifestyle and needs. Whether you’re dreaming of a chef’s kitchen, an open-concept space for entertaining, or a sleek, modern refresh, we design with purpose, creativity, and you in mind.
From cabinetry and countertops to lighting and layout, we consider every detail to create a kitchen that works as beautifully as it looks. Ready to reimagine your space? Let’s bring your dream kitchen to life.
From outdated to outstanding, here’s a look at some of our favorite before-and-after projects. Each space is a testament to bold ideas, thoughtful details, and the power of great design.
At TEW Design Studio, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about creating spaces that feel effortless, functional, and uniquely yours. Our clients trust us to bring bold ideas to life with a seamless, full-service experience. But don’t just take our word for it—see what they have to say!
We worked with TEW to help us remodel our kitchen, living room, and dining area in our 1960s split level home in Raleigh. Rima and Frances met with us many times throughout the course of our project. They really listened to what we were looking for and incorporated all of our priorities into their design. Throughout the process Rima and her team were organized, communicative, and transparent. All of the contractors and sub-contractors that were chosen by TEW did fantastic work. We encountered a few unexpected structural issues once demo was complete but TEW walked us through our options and were very clear about how timeline and budget would be impacted in each scenario. We felt informed and supported throughout our decision-making and are absolutely thrilled with the end result!
My young family was new to the process of house renovations and approaching a full kitchen remodel with a toddler was daunting.u003cbru003eRima and her team were wonderful every step of the way. Stephanie created a stunning kitchen design that was truly customized to enhance our real life. She asked great questions and listened deeply to our answers, honoring the input in a way that always made us feel understood. They respected our budget and it never impacted the quality of the design. When unexpected twists occurred during construction so we had to source new material, the TEW team were eager to help problem solve and approached it as an exciting challenge rather than an inconvenience.u003cbru003eWhen I stand in my new kitchen, it feels like an expression of my heart. Not only did TEW design a space built for functionality, they created a kitchen that feels like a permanent home.u003cbru003eThe contractor we worked with was recommended by TEW and is another example of TEW’s commitment to excellence. We had a wonderful experience from beginning to end and trusted the relationship between the design and execution.
We worked with TEW in fall 2023 to update the house we recently purchased. We cannot recommend them enough. The entire team is brilliant and the design updates to our house went above and beyond what we had hoped for. They listened to our needs and preferences and made recommendations that incorporated our thoughts with innovative and creative design elements.
We worked with Tew to redesign our kitchen, and they were fantastic! They took our very rough vision for what we wanted and needed our kitchen to be for a growing family and turned it into something both visually stunning and wonderfully more functional. They were a pleasure to work with from the design phase, through helping us find a contractor, on to putting in the final touches once all the building and installing was completed.
The TEW team recently completed a major remodel of our primary bathroom and closet. They were very attentive to our inspiration photos, and blended their own design sense seamlessly with our likes in coming up with a design we couldn’t have imagined on our own. They coordinated with their network of contractors so we had peace of mind in who came in and out of our home during the course of the project.
Design is always evolving, and so are we. Our blog is where we share expert tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and the inspiration behind our latest projects. Whether you’re looking for bold ideas, practical advice, or a fresh perspective on interiors, you’ll find it all here. Explore, get inspired, and bring a little more beauty into your space.
What is biophilic design? Biophilic design is a concept in the design industry based on the evolutionary theory of biophilia, which studies human’s innate need to connect with the natural world. Biophilic interior design is a design approach that aims to improve health, well-being, and even productivity. We do this by bringing nature or natural […]
When our clients decided to relocate from California to North Carolina, they found their forever home before they’d ever set foot in the state. It was a beautiful mid-century modern style home in the Raleigh Triangle area with great bones, ready for some light updates and a lot of personalization. The catch was that they […]
“The goal isn’t a room that looks good in photos but stresses everyone out to maintain. It’s one where the design works quietly and the people living there can exhale.” That line is from a piece I wrote for Kitchen & Bath Business this month, and you can read the full feature here. It’s about […]
Explore our latest transformations, bold designs, and behind-the-scenes moments—right from our Instagram feed. Scroll through to see how we bring creative visions to life, one space at a time
Exciting news! I contributed to an article for Southern Living!
It`s on a topic people are always asking about – how to make a living room feel warm and conversational for hosting. In this piece, I shared my thoughts on the answer I keep coming back to: layered lighting.
Give yourself more than one way to light a room, so the space can shift with your mood. Cleaning or having friends over? Overheads on. Winding down after a long day? Maybe just the picture lights and one good lamp.
It`s such a small change, but it transforms how a room feels.
Read the full article through the link in our story 🤍
11 years ago, I started TEW at my dining room table, with my dog Jupiter as my very first (and very unqualified) receptionist.🐾☎️
Not long after, I saw my work in print for the first time in our local paper. I think I bought every copy they had.
Today? We’ve been featured in Architectural Digest and Southern Living, we have a real office, 4 incredible employees, and more design dreams brought to life than I can count.
From humble beginnings to this, I’m so grateful for every client, collaborator, and cheerleader who’s been part of the journey. Here’s to the next 11. 🥂✨
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We’ve shown you the dining room and breakfast nook, then the entry, living room, and sitting room. Now it’s time for the private side of the home: the primary bedroom, the music room, and the office.
These are the rooms where biophilic design does its quietest work. Our clients wanted to reconnect with nature after years in the city, so upstairs we leaned into what our nervous systems actually respond to: deep, cocoon-like color in the bedroom to signal rest, a color-drenched office to signal focus, and natural light and warmth to anchor it all. It’s not just a look. It’s biology.
Swipe through to see all three rooms. 👉
Curious why nature belongs inside your space, and how we brought it into this home? Read our blog on biophilic design, linked in our story.
Photos by @catnguyenphoto
Last time, we showed you the dining room and breakfast nook. Now we’re moving into the rooms that set the tone for the whole house: the entry, the living room, and the sitting room.
The entry is the first thing our clients saw when they walked through the front door, so we wanted it to feel like the house had been waiting for them. From there, the living room and sitting room were planned for two different kinds of evenings: one for gathering, one for slowing down.
We designed the majority of this home virtually, with our clients still living in California. Seeing it all come together was such a fun process.
Stay tuned, because there’s more of this home still to come.👀
Want the full story of how we designed this home from 2,000+ miles away? The blog is linked in our story.
Photos by @catnguyenphoto
The reveal we’ve been waiting all year to share.✨
This one’s special: a mid-century modern home in the Hillsborough, designed almost entirely from a distance. Our clients found their forever home in NC before they’d even left California, and we got to build their next chapter for them, screen by screen, sample by sample, months before they ever walked through the front door.
Every room was space-planned for the life they were moving into. Renderings, concept boards, mailed swatches, virtual calls across a three-hour time difference… and it came together like we’d been in the room the whole time.
This is one of our favorite projects of the year, and we can’t wait to walk you through it room by room. To see the virtual design process in depth, read the blog! Linked in our story depth, read the blog! Linked in our story
Photos by @catnguyenphoto
For this Durham, NC residence, dubbed Chapel Hill Rd., our client wanted a home that felt light and cozy and gave nod to her island roots. Drawing inspiration from island culture, we infused the space with soft tones, organic textures, and breezy, natural elements to create a warm and inviting home. Swipe to see the full living room reveal.
For more design inspo, see the project feature on our blog! Linked in our story!
This breakfast nook was designed to feel light, airy, and full of energy.
As a neurodivergent designer, I think a lot about how a space actually feels to be in, not just how it photographs. Bright color and playful pattern can be energizing rather than overwhelming when they’re balanced with clean lines and breathing room. The space stays lively without ever feeling like too much.
This speakeasy-inspired lounge was designed to feel like a secret getaway. Moody black walls set the stage, a bold printed wallpaper overhead turns the ceiling into art, and a pair of orange velvet chairs adds just the right amount of unexpected color.
See the full design on our website, link in the story.
Wishing a very happy birthday to the woman who keeps every TEW project running smoothly! 🎉
Lisé brings her signature style to everything she does, along with a warmth and sense of humor that make our studio better every day. We`re so lucky to have her energy around!
Happy birthday to an incredible coordinator, colleague, and friend! 🥂
Grateful for an incredible and busy summer! Between site visits, getting to know new clients and getting reconnected with old clients, design meetings, and getting to finish out some amazing projects, it’s been a whirlwind in the best way. This team has been on the move and showing up for it all, and we’ve loved every conversation and every space we got to be part of. From the first walkthrough to the final styling touches, each project has reminded us why we do this work. We love the work we get to do. No two days look the same and that’s exactly how we like it!
Part 1 of this bath renovation – the vanity with So. Much. Storage!
As a designer that is neurodivergent, I`m all about keeping spaces clear and free of clutter.
Save this reel for some dream bath inspo!
Designing for aging in place isn`t about making a bathroom look "accessible", we want it to work beautifully for the long run.
To learn more about how we design for aging in place, read the blog linked in our story.
Ready to bring your vision to life? Whether you’re refreshing a single room or designing from the ground up, our team is here to craft a space that’s bold, balanced, and uniquely yours. Reach out today—let’s make something beautiful together.
