charlotte, nC interior design studio
Our commitment is to bring clarity to the entire building or renovation process—transforming what can feel overwhelming into an experience that is organized, collaborative, and deeply rewarding.
Building or renovating a home is one of the most significant investments a family will make, and it comes with thousands of decisions.
We believe exceptional design is about more than beautiful selections. It's about providing confident guidance, anticipating challenges before they arise, and helping our clients make informed decisions that support both the architecture of the home and the way they live.
Through architecturally driven interiors and a calm, highly personalized approach, we simplify complex decisions, respect your investment, and create homes that feel timeless, authentic, and uniquely yours. Our goal is not only for you to love your finished home, but to genuinely enjoy the journey of creating it.
A Note from Letra:
When I interviewed for my first job after college with a custom home builder, I told my future employer that my long-term goal was to become an interior designer. I thought working in construction would simply get my foot in the door. He told me that if I was willing to learn construction first, it would make me a better designer.
He was right.
Over the next ten years, I immersed myself in residential construction and learned two invaluable lessons: how something is built, and how much it costs to build. I learned how homes come together, how early decisions affect everything that follows, and why thoughtful collaboration between the homeowner, builder, architect, and designer matters.
As my experience grew, clients began asking me to help furnish and complete the homes we had built together. What began with cabinetry, millwork, lighting, and materials naturally expanded into furnishings and full-service interior design.
Today, I bring that construction knowledge to every project, guiding clients through the building process and beyond—as an advocate, sounding board, and partner throughout one of life’s biggest investments. It is an honor to help create a home that is not only thoughtfully designed, but deeply personal to the people who live there.
— Letra Baehr
Founder & Principal Designer, Baehr Design
What Baehr Design Does Best
Design Packages
Construction Design Package
Design, Management & Procurement for Architectural Design Selections.
Flat Rate based on Square Footage
Interior Design Package
Design, Management & Procurement for Interior Design Services.
Hourly Rate + Markup
The Process
01.
Discover
We begin by learning how you live, what inspires you, how your family uses each space, and what isn't working today. From there, we review the existing architecture, identify opportunities for improvement, discuss your investment, and collaborate with the team to establish a shared vision before moving forward.
What happens during this phase:
Initial consultation
Lifestyle and needs assessment
Inventory existing furniture
Architectural plan review
Team collaboration
Budget framework
Project Schedule & Timeline
02.
Envision
Together, we define the architectural language of your home through inspiration, materials, textures, and give your home a voice by establishing three guiding words. These touchstones become the filter for every decision throughout the project, ensuring the finished home feels cohesive rather than collected piece by piece.
Deliverables:
Design inspiration
Concept development
Finish direction
Material palette
Design vocabulary
03.
Design
Every layer of your home is thoughtfully developed—from cabinetry and millwork to lighting, plumbing, furnishings, and textiles. Rather than making isolated decisions, we consider the home as a whole, ensuring every selection supports the overall vision.
04.
Refine
Each presentation includes detailed specifications, pricing, and visual design boards. Together, we review every recommendation, make adjustments where needed, and finalize selections that align with both your vision and your investment.
05.
Procure
Once approvals are complete, we manage every order, track production timelines, coordinate deliveries, and oversee communication with vendors. Every item is documented, monitored, and scheduled to arrive when it's needed.
06.
Install
We coordinate receiving, deliveries, installations, and styling so every element comes together exactly as intended. Watching the finished home unfold is one of the most rewarding moments of the entire process.
