Authentic Interiors to Elevate your Business

At Studio Works, we believe great design starts with establishing a clear understanding of your business, and the goals and challenges of your project. We are invested in your vision and harness the people and resources necessary to bring it to life. Through our intentional approach we create authentic interiors that personify your brand and support your goals, helping your business stand out in its industry.

We work with individuals or companies who own, manage, or lease commercial real estate, with a focus on restaurants, office, retail, sports, and other commercial interior environments.

Our Integrated Approach

Our team handles more than you traditionally think of with interior design, we provide “The Works”. The intertwining of interior design and architecture is the foundation for our design approach.

Our team specializes in both the aesthetic and technical aspects of your project. Whether we are doing a code analysis of your space, coordinating with engineering trades, making finish selections, drawing construction details, or managing a permit review, we have the knowledge and experience to excel in every part of your project’s process.

Our designers are certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), a globally recognized credential that demonstrates a designer’s proficiency and commitment to the profession. It represents knowledge in current building codes that impact life safety, accessibility, construction documents, sustainability and more.

We are also Registered Interior Designers (RID) in the state of North Carolina, allowing our team to legally stamp and seal our own drawings for construction and permit approval. In cases where an Architect of Record is needed for the scope of work, we partner with esteemed colleagues to support your project.

MEET YOUR DESIGNER

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MEET YOUR DESIGNER | |

Sarah Williams

RID, NCIDQ

Owner & Principal Designer

Sarah Williams is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, with the bulk of her childhood spent in the Lake Norman area. In her early years, she was always drawn to artistic and creative endeavors. What started out as constant coloring and crafting, turned into an interest in fashion and design, ultimately leading to her chosen career pursuit.

Sarah studied Interior Architecture at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, later becoming NCIDQ Certified (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications) and is now a Registered Interior Designer (RID) through the North Carolina Board of Architecture.

After fifteen successful years in the industry, Sarah made the move to start her own business, launching Studio Works in 2024. Sarah brings with her a breadth of knowledge and expertise in commercial interiors. She has served as the Lead Designer and Project Manager for a variety of project types ranging from restaurants and retail to corporate interiors, as well as NFL stadium renovations. She also has past involvement in hotel, healthcare, and senior living design. The exposure to several market sectors gives an elevated level of diversity to her portfolio, allowing her designs to be developed with a fresh perspective.

Sarah’s passion for design stems from the desire to improve the spaces we interact with every day by bridging functionality and beauty. Utilizing her curious nature Sarah loves to analyze how to make a space more efficient, productive, and fun, resulting in intentional interior environments that elevate the user experience.

Sarah currently serves on the leadership team for CREW Charlotte as the Member Recognition Committee Co-Chair and is a past board member for IIDA Carolinas. Sarah is also honored to recently be named one of The Mecklenburg Times 50 Most Influential Women for 2024!

    • Sarah is mom to twin boys, Jack and Tate, who were born in 2020 and are true pandemic babies.

    • She now lives with her family in the same neighborhood in Huntersville that she grew up in.

    • Sarah’s favorite place to visit is the quaint beach cottage at the Outer Banks that has now been in her family for five generations.

Studio Works Core Values

Our core values are not what we aspire to be, but who we are inherently. These are the deeply ingrained principles that guide our decisions, and the fundamental beliefs we stand for every day.

Get Curious

We understand the power of asking the right questions. Our team strives to learn more, think differently, and challenge assumptions. When we take time to seek knowledge and explore ideas, it facilitates a deeper connection to ourselves, our clients, and the world around us.

Be Intentional

We believe great design appears effortless when it is executed with purpose and intention. Backed with a clear understanding of your vision and challenges, our design team excels in crafting meaningful spaces that align with your goals and positively impact the user experience.

Have Transparency

We prioritize transparency every step of the way. We are committed to clear and open communication with our clients and team members, building relationships that are based on respect, honesty, and accountability.

Keep It Simple

We focus on what is essential. In a complex world, we crave simplicity in all aspects of life and business. Our team establishes efficient and organized systems that ensure a smooth project experience. By reducing the noise, we make space for what’s important.

Infuse Joy

We recognize that joy sparks creativity and connection. Making time for play, adventure, or activities that fuel our happiness, is vital to finding new inspiration and fulfillment in our work. We aim to create spaces that facilitate human connection and bring joy to those who use them.

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KIND WORDS FROM PAST CLIENTS

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KIND WORDS FROM PAST CLIENTS | |

  • "Sarah is an exceptional individual with strong background in design."

    “Sarah is an exceptional individual with strong background in design and an intuitive approach to dealing with clients. Our project was handled with the care and speed we hoped for and are very satisfied with the results.”

    – Steve Usina, President, LESER

  • "The design is clean, modern, classy, and very beautiful."

    “All the beautiful changes give you a good feeling for going to work! It is clean, modern, classy, and very beautiful. The upgraded lighting, the artwork and furniture gives me a happy feeling…the vision for the design while utilizing the existing marble flooring is just brilliant.”

    – Tenant Testimony (in renovated office building)

  • “Sarah has been instrumental in guiding the client."

    “Sarah has been instrumental in guiding the client through the design and coordination of the new LESER facility!”

    – Mike Haney, Construction Manager, Childress Klein

  • "Sarah is a great project manager and team builder."

    “I have worked with Sarah for more than 10 years on a large variety of project types. Sarah is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the building design process. She is a great project manager and team builder. She has a knack for understanding what the client needs by asking the right question. Through all the years I've worked with Sarah, I can't recall any projects that didn't come together well and on schedule. Sarah is such a great pleasure to work with!”

    – Billy Austin, Principal, Shultz Engineering Group

  • "Sarah's guidance and insights have been a true asset to our project.”

    “Sarah has been an excellent partner throughout our entire design and build process. Her guidance and insight as well as experience, have been a true asset to our project.”

    – Brian Carlson, Director of Operations, LESER

  • "Sarah has consistently provided the highest quality design work"

    “Sarah has worked with my firm, Goode Properties, for many years. She has been involved with a number of commercial and multi-family interior design projects. Sarah has consistently provided the highest quality design work on all our projects. Her attention to detail and timely delivery of documents keeps the projects moving smoothly. Most importantly, Sarah understands the scope and budget for these projects. We are always pleased with the completed design and enjoy the satisfied responses from our clients that occupy these beautiful spaces.”

    – Roy Goode, President, Goode Properties