Consulting By Design

Design with Intention. Live with Meaning.

A woman with blonde curly hair smiling in a modern kitchen, wearing a black long-sleeve top and a patterned long skirt. She is standing beside a kitchen island with wooden chairs, above which hang three green and copper pendant lights.

A STEADY HAND FOR YOUR VISION

DESIGN WITH ARCHITECTURAL DEPTH

Based in the heart of the Lowcountry, we provide award-winning interior design backed by a deep fluency in residential construction. At Consulting By Design, we act as the vital bridge between your dream and the jobsite, identifying technical complexities before they become compromises. Whether you are navigating a new build or a renovation in Charleston’s most storied neighborhoods, we translate your “Where do I start” into a curated, intentional sanctuary that feels effortless and unmistakably yours.

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Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a large island with a speckled light countertop, and a green tile backsplash. Decorative items and flowers are on the island, with two artistic pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
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OUR SERVICES

the Signature Curation

Two women in business formal attire having a conversation in a modern, well-lit living room with dark wood shelves, a brown sofa, and elegant decor.
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the Structural Curation

Two construction professionals, a man and a woman, standing on a wooden platform looking at a construction site with workers and a crane in the background, during daytime.
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the Portfolio
Curation

Design workspace with fabric swatches, a tile sample sheet, a paper schedule, and office supplies on a light wood table near a window.
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the Cabinetry Curation

Modern kitchen with white upper cabinets, dark wood lower cabinets, marble backsplash, gold accents, a wine fridge, a small bar area with bottles, glasses, and decorative items, a built-in ladder, a coffee machine, a large window with view of rocks and trees outside.
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Bathroom with green patterned wallpaper, white vanity with green accents, mirror with wooden frame, window with white trim, plants on windowsill, and bathroom accessories on countertop.

OUR PROCESS

THE PATH TO A FINISHED HOME

A structured, four-phase journey from the first sketch to the final layer.

Phase 01 / Discovery & Intent

Phase 02 / Technical Development

Phase 03 / Construction Advocacy

Phase 04 / The Final Curation

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Consulting By Design

OUR MISSION

At Consulting by Design, our mission is the curation of enduring homes. We advocate for the client’s investment by grounding every decision in technical precision and timeless aesthetics. Beyond styles or products, we focus on the unique feeling of the home by creating spaces designed to be lived in today and valued for generations.

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  • Jessica stepped in at exactly the right time during one of the hardest seasons of my life

    Our home was completely destroyed down to the studs, and living in Atlanta while rebuilding in Charleston felt overwhelming to me. She made the entire process manageable. She listened carefully, never pushing her own ideas, and truly cared about creating a home that made me happy. Jessica was constantly checking on the project, coordinating details, and making sure everything stayed on track. I honestly don't think things would have gone as smoothly without her. She is kind, calm, thoughtful, and incredibly tallented."

    Joan

  • When we decided to downsize, Jessica initially came in for maintenance work, but quickly became instrumental in helping us reimagine our home for a more modern market.

    She guided us through lighting updates, staging suggestions, and thoughtful design changes that transformed the space while still honoring the pieces we loved most. I didn't want our new home to feel dated or overly traditional, and Jessica beautifully blended treasured antiques with fresh organic modern style. As we moved into the new home, she shopped our existing furnishings and decor, creating a plan for exactly where everything would go while introducing new pieces that tied it all together seamlessly. The result felt elevated, comfortable, and truly reflective of us. She listens so well and has an incredible gift for bringing everything together. I could not recommend her more"

    Avis

  • My husband and I absolutely loved working with Jessica on our kitchen renovation project.

    She coordinated beautifully with the construction team and they truly brought our vision for better functionality and increased storage to life. Before the remodel, our kitchen felt cramped and lacked the storage our family needed. Now, we have a beautiful, thoughtfully designed space that functions so much better for everyday life and gives us the perfect place to gather, entertain, and spend time together as a family. We couldn't be happier with the transformation."

    Summer

  • We had a wonderful experience working with Jessica on our home renovation

    She brought so many creative ideas to the project that we never would have thought of ourselves. Since we were still living in New York during the renovation, it was incredibly reassuring to have someone we could trust completely to oversee details and help coordinate the process. Jessica worked seamlessly alongside our contractor, thoughtfully put selections together for us, guided us through shopping trips and furnishing selections to help keep the overall design cohesive, and remained available whenever we flew down to work on the house. She helped make the entire experience feel seamless and enjoyable, even from a long distance. We truly loved working with her and would strongly recommend her to anyone."

    Darlene