Founder’s Note
Dear Reader,
This is from me to you, if you’re reading this, WELCOME to HOUSE OF BOAT-DESIGN STUDIO!
how it all started…
Welcome everyone to HOUSE OF BOAT - Design Studio. It’s been a long-time dream of mine to start an interior design brand. About two years ago, I had the idea to start a company called HOUSE OF BOAT. I had the name but was not sure what the business would become yet. After lots of thinking, research, and brainstorming, I decided to make HOUSE OF BOAT an Interior Design Studio.
So I would like to welcome you to the HOUSE OF BOAT-Design Studio. A boutique interior design studio based in Raleigh, North Carolina. We specialize in residential, and virtual interior design, as well as furnishings and stylings. I am excited to see how this vision will expand and take shape as the years go by. It is my pleasure to serve you and join you in creating the home of your dreams.
WHY INTERIOR DESIGN
I’ve always had a passion for interiors. Sounds cliche but it’s true. After my first interior design class in high school and college and hours of binge-watching Joanna Gaines, Studio McGee, and other interior designers, I fell in love with this design discipline. I love all things color, textures, and pretty much anything to do with design. It’s been a long-time dream of mine to create a boutique design studio simply for the love of creating interiors that reflect you….
BEHIND THE STUDIO
THE PHILOSOPHY
“I Believe in the Authenticity and Rawness of Home”
At HOB, we believe in the authenticity and rawness of home-a place that holds memories and where you can just be. And that is why you’re here. You believe what we believe…you want a beautifully designed home but you don’t know where to start. You want to create memories in your forever or temporary dwelling but researching how to DIY your home design has left you confused and now you have information overload and decision fatigue..
MY MISSION
“ my mission is to create interiors rooted in beauty and ones that serve as sanctuaries. “
THE STUDIO DESIGN STYLE
Our style is a mix of blending traditional and modern design elements together.
STUDIO VALUES
Bespoke Interiors | Unequivocal Excellence | Client Centric | Form Follows Function
A BIT ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Cecilia! I go by Ceci and I am a chai addict. I was born in Ghana, West Africa then migrated to the US at the age of 10.
Growing up, I dreaded the question every child is usually asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer to that question was always all over the place. I never truly felt like I knew what I wanted to do until High-School…
After taking some apparel classes and interior design classes, I knew I wanted to go to Design School, which I ended up doing. I went to the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in Georgia and that is where my love for design and creativity blossomed.
After graduation, I worked in New York City for about 3 years before leaving the corporate world and starting my own thing.
MY HOPE FOR THE BRAND
HOUSE OF BOAT has been 2 years in the making and I’m finally glad to share this brand with you. I look forward to seeing it grow and bloom into your favorite interior design brand. Don’t hesitate to join the community so we can stay in touch!
Read more about how the studio was started here and also discover how I can help you bring your dream interior to life.
