Boutique Interior Studio
Quietly remarkable interiors for the way you actually live.
A woman-led interior design studio creating refined, livable spaces across the DMV and the Raleigh-Durham-Cary region.
Studio Notes
Founders
Shay Giavanni & Kelsey
Based
Philadelphia, PA + Raleigh, NC
Serving
Greater Philadelphia · Triangle · Worldwide
A boutique design studio building considered, lived-in homes that quietly reflect the people who live in them.
We design slowly. We listen first, source carefully. Every piece earns its place by being used, loved, and remembered — not by being precious or untouchable.
Whether the project is a full home transformation across the country or a single room down the street, the work is the same: thoughtful, intentional, and made to last.
"The most beautiful homes are the ones that make daily life feel a little more cared-for."
What We Do
Three ways to begin.
01
Local · DMV + Triangle
In-Person Design
For clients in our local markets, we bring the studio to your space. Site visits, hands-on sourcing, on-the-ground project management — the kind of calibration that only comes from being in the room.
02
Remote · Nationwide
Virtual Design
A complete design experience delivered remotely — concept boards, layouts, sourcing, install guides.
03
Travel · Worldwide
Travel Projects
For homes outside our markets — both partners on-site, fully present, by inquiry.
Featured Project
Recent work.
Concept Study
Midnight Muse - layered, moody, softly dramatic.
Location
Year
Knightdale, NC
2026
Scope
Style
Primary Bedroom Concept
Modern Editorial
Designed as a bold yet calming retreat, this concept balances deep contrast with soft texture. Rich tones, layered textiles, and sculptural accents create a bedroom a bedroom that feels both elevated and deeply personal
How We Work
Our process.
02
Concept
Mood boards, layouts, and a clear creative direction. Nothing built until the vision feels right to you.
03
Design
Sourcing, specifications, and detailed planning — every piece chosen with intention and care.
04
Installation
Delivery, placement, styling — the moment the design becomes a home you can step into.
05
Reveal
A final walkthrough together. We hand over a space that's ready for the next chapter of your life.
01
Discovery
We start with a conversation. Your space, your timeline, the way you want to feel when you walk in the door.
Two designers. One conviction: that a beautiful home is the most quietly powerful luxury there is.
Room Theory Co. is the studio of Shay Giavanni and Kelsey — two designers who came together with a shared belief that the most beautiful homes are the ones that make daily life feel a little more intentional, a little more cared-for, and a lot more like yours.
Kind Words
"Working with Shay and Kelsey felt like collaborating with old friends who happened to have impeccable taste. They listened, they pushed back where it mattered, and they built us a home we genuinely love living in."
— Virtual Design Client
Begin a Project
Tell us about the room you're dreaming about
A short note about your space, your timeline, and what you're hoping to feel when you walk in the door. We read every inquiry personally and reply within two business days.