Sanford Collective creates interiors that gather history and grow more beautiful with use. Since its founding in 2021, the studio has completed more than 17 projects throughout Charleston and beyond, earning a reputation for thoughtful execution, meticulous detail, a sensitivity to context and history, and a sophisticated approach to color, texture, and materiality.

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The studio is recognized for its work on homes that preserve the character and integrity of a space while introducing the layouts, systems, and fixtures needed to support the way we live today. Projects range from cosmetic and structural renovations to sympathetic additions, as well as design focused refreshes involving paint, lighting, hardware, and soft furnishings, whether for a single room or an entire home.

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Drawing from the character of Charleston and the Lowcountry, the studio embraces patina, layered materials, and the kind of detail that emerges only with time. Emily brings a particular understanding of scale, proportion, and spatial flow, creating interiors that feel deeply connected to both the home and the family living within it.

Her work is driven by the pursuit of that near-elusive, intangible feeling of home: a sense of belonging that can't quite be named, but is instantly felt.

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Emily lives in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant with her husband, their two young children, and their dog. Outside of design, she enjoys gardening, antiquing, taking in the beauty of the Lowcountry, and playing Mahjong, pursuits that, much like her interiors, celebrate history, connection, and a sense of place. 

 

Sanford Collective is a member of Architectural Digest's AD PRO Directory, and selected projects have been featured in Homes & Gardens, Domino, In Kind, and Gander