The Ultimate Guide to Custom Home Interiors in Central Pennsylvania
So, you're finally ready to take the plunge. Maybe you're building your forever home in Lancaster’s rolling countryside, remodeling a stately colonial in Hershey, or giving your Camp Hill kitchen a facelift worthy of its own cooking show.
Whatever your project, welcome. You’re in the right place—and yes, hiring a professional interior designer is no longer a luxury reserved for celebrities and trust fund babies. It’s a smart investment for discerning Central PA homeowners who want more than just “nice”—you want exceptional.
Renovating? Remodeling? Starting from Scratch?
Here’s What You Actually Need to Know
Custom Means You (Not Pinterest)
We all love a well-curated Pinterest board, but your home shouldn't look like it was mass-produced by the algorithm. A custom interior is about designing for your life, your taste, and yes—your dog that only sleeps on boucle.
Whether you lean Modern Colonial, transitional glam, or minimalist Japandi, my job is to filter the inspiration, elevate the ideas and tailor everything to fit your home and your lifestyle. Central PA has its own design quirks—drafty old farmhouses, oddly shaped rooms, and architecture with “charm” (read: challenges). We design around it all.
Open Concept Isn't Dead, It Just Grew Up
Yes, we’re still knocking down walls. But now we’re doing it with restraint. Clients want smart flow, designated zones, and rooms that feel connected—without becoming a giant echo chamber.
Think:
A kitchen that opens to your great room, but still hides the dirty dishes
A mudroom that doubles as a designer-level drop zone
Spaces that feel open and intimate (it's possible—I promise)
Kitchens and Bathrooms Are the Investment Pieces
You know that feeling when you walk into a designer kitchen and think, “This is it. This is where I’m making coffee for the rest of my life”? That’s the goal.
High-end homeowners in Central Pennsylvania are putting serious attention into custom cabinetry, professional-grade appliances, smart lighting, and—let’s be honest—wine storage. Bathrooms are becoming personal spas with heated floors, wet rooms and vanities that would make a Four Seasons jealous.
Your kitchen isn’t just a kitchen anymore. It’s your morning ritual. Your dinner party headquarters. Your midnight snack station—elevated.
Don't Forget the “Quiet Luxury” Touches
Here’s a secret: real luxury doesn’t scream. It whispers.
High-end interiors in 2025 are all about understated sophistication—think unlacquered brass, hand-troweled plaster walls, and light fixtures that could double as sculpture. Soft textures, refined neutrals, and furniture you don’t have to replace in three years. Central PA homeowners are investing in longevity—and working with a designer helps you make intentional choices instead of expensive mistakes.
Designing for Central PA Living
Let’s not ignore the geography. Central Pennsylvania is gorgeous from the city of Harrisburg to the lakeside retreat of Lake Meade—and your interiors should reflect that.
Here’s what that looks like:
Large windows that frame farmland views (and the occasional deer sighting)
Mudrooms built for real seasons (snow, slush and soccer cleats)
Natural materials that make sense in this landscape—wood, stone and textures that connect indoors with out
Whether you live in a luxury estate near Mechanicsburg or a historic home outside Gettysburg, your home should feel grounded in its surroundings—but not stuck in time.
Your Style, Elevated by a Professional
You don’t need to know your design style—that’s my job. You just need to know how you want your home to feel: calm, classic, bold, polished, warm, dramatic, inviting.
Together, we’ll shape the style around your architecture, your lifestyle, and your vision. I’ll handle the floor plan headaches, tile selections, fabric sourcing and managing tradespeople so you can stay focused on living your life. (Preferably somewhere comfy, holding a coffee while I show you samples.)
What to Expect When You Work with a Designer in Central PA
High-end interior design isn’t about fluff or ego. It’s about:
Problem-solving beautifully
Maximizing your investment
Creating a cohesive look that works across every room
And, let’s be honest, saving you time, energy and marital disagreements over grout colors
It’s your designer’s job (hi, that’s me!) to guide the process with experience, vision and just enough wit to make it fun.
Let’s Create Your Dream Home—Without the Guesswork
A custom home interior doesn’t start with a sofa. It starts with a conversation. If you’re ready to design a space that’s beautiful, functional and deeply personal, I’d love to help.
Let’s turn your house into the kind of home you never want to leave—unless it’s to brag about it to your friends.