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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From outdated to outstanding, here’s a look at some of our favorite before-and-after projects.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.
In a world of endless consumption, sometimes what you really need is less clutter. Thoughtfully curated, intentional pieces are what make a home feel genuinely yours. In our Dixon Avenue project, that was exactly what we were aiming to achieve. There’s no higher praise in our industry than a returning client, and having worked together […]
Most renovations that lack design leadership have a certain feeling to them. Not bad materials or wrong decisions, but disconnection. A bathroom gets updated here, a fireplace gets refreshed there. Each space gets solved in isolation and the result is a home that feels like a collection of individual projects rather than a place that […]
For many clients, a “second home” serves a specific purpose. To be closer to their children, our clients bought a home in Durham, NC and now split their time between California and Durham. This project’s goal was all about creating a warm, cozy home for intentional family time. A place where the design does the […]
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
What our clients needed wasn’t reinvention, it was intention. A trained eye applied to what they already had, which is the kind of work we love to do. Thoughtfully curated pieces are what make a home feel genuinely yours. In our Dixon Avenue project, that was exactly what we were aiming to achieve. Check out our blog to learn more about how we refreshed this space.
Photos by @alliemullin
The Bannerman Lane project is a home that finally caught up to its owners. With our full-service design package, we completed this project step by step: from planning and contractor coordination, to procurement and design, to construction support and troubleshooting. Swipe to see how this renovation came to life.
Photo by @catnguyenphoto
At Bannerman Lane, our clients are a family of four who appreciate color, especially with an established artist as the matriarch. Their space needed direction and cohesion to tie all their rooms together. Two bathrooms and a fireplace later, we`re getting somewhere.
Most renovations without design leadership have a certain feeling to them. Not bad materials or wrong decisions, but disconnection. Each space gets solved in isolation and doesn`t connect as a whole house. That is what a full-service designer is actually for. Not just picking tile, but holding the whole direction at once so that every decision in every space is a part of the same conversation. We are with you every step of the process, keeping the vision in mind. Check out our blog to learn more about how we created a cohesive space in this phased out renovation.
Photography by @catnguyenphoto
Day 3 of sharing content that lives rent free in my camera roll. Cannot believe I have been keeping this one to myself 😅
A complete first floor renovation in Cary, NC where we opened up the kitchen and made it more accessible for this busy family. Better lighting, better storage, better flow. An entry that catches the chaos before it spreads. And a laundry room so good it almost makes rotating that load feel like a treat.
Almost.
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April was a whirlwind at TEW! From site visits and project installations to the fine details of selecting wood stains and countertops, we’ve been bringing designs to life! We also spent some time at High Point Market, an industry wide event where we get an exclusive look at new vendor product lines. There’s nothing like the energy of Market to spark fresh inspiration for our upcoming projects.
Day 2 of sharing projects that has been living rent free in my camera roll.
Formal dining room out. Game room in.
Have a quiet puzzle night, a heated family board game, or just put your feeling out in a little piano session.
The best rooms are not the ones you decorate around. They are the ones you actually show up in.
Photography by @alliemullin
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Color doesn`t have to live on your walls. At Bittern Lane, we built an entire palette out of texture. Olive velvet, dark wood, woven wallcoverings, plush rugs. The color is everywhere. You just want to reach out and touch it. Color, texture, feeling. That`s the work. If you`re ready to create a space that actually feels like you, we`d love to hear about it. Link in bio.
We call this one “the project that almost lived in my camera roll forever.”
A half bath tucked under a staircase. Small footprint, big personality, all function. This one deserved to be seen and I just kept moving on to the next thing.
So here we are. Better late than never, right?
This is the first in a series of projects I never got around to sharing because running a design studio is humbling like that. The work keeps happening. The posting does not always keep up.
Follow along because there are more where this came from.
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In large open spaces, homes can feel cold and overwhelming if not handled with care. At Bittern Lane, we focused on visual zoning to fix that. Rugs anchor the living area, wallpaper gives the dining zone its own identity, and furniture grouping does the rest. A large room stops feeling like one big space and starts feeling like a collection of places to land.
For many clients, a “second home” serves a specific purpose. To be closer to their children, our clients bought a home in Durham, NC and now split their time between California and Durham.
This project’s goal was all about creating a warm, cozy home for intentional family time. A place where the design does the work of slowing you down. We wanted to translate their relaxed California lifestyle to Durham, and did so by creating a transitional, functional home with pops of modern pieces to add personality. See more on the blog, linked in our story…
Biophilic design at its best! By pairing this home`s vaulted ceilings with warm woods and intentional views of the surrounding forest, we were able to blur the line between the living room and the outdoors.
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.
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