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Barrie Benson

Charlotte, NC, US

Barrie Benson is known for creating spaces that are personal, joyful, and welcoming - blending modern and traditional elements. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Veranda, House Beautiful, and more.

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a living room with pink walls and a fireplace

a dining room with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling

a green and white bathroom with a claw foot tub

a bed room with a neatly made bed and a chair

a living room with a couch, table and chairs

a kitchen with a center island and blue chairs

a dog sitting on a chair in a living room

a living room filled with furniture and a painting on the wall

a living room with a couch and a stair case

a red dresser with a painting on top of it

a bedroom with a four poster bed and a chandelier

a bedroom with a bed, chairs, and a couch

a dinning room table with blue and white chairs

a living room filled with furniture and a fire place

a living room filled with furniture and lots of windows

a room with a bench and a bunch of pictures on the wall

a hallway with a red door and a painting on the wall

a bed sitting next to a nightstand with a lamp on top of it

a living room with blue walls and furniture

a living room with blue walls and a red couch

a room with a table, chairs, and a couch

a bathroom with a large stained glass window

a couple of beds sitting next to each other in a bedroom

a dining room with a table, chairs and a chandelier

a kitchen with a dining table and chairs

a living room with a couch a table and chairs

About

Barrie Benson is the principal designer behind Barrie Benson Interior Design, known for creating spaces that are personal, joyful, and welcoming. Since founding her firm in 2000, she’s built a reputation for blending modern and traditional elements in both residential and commercial projects—from iconic homes to gourmet markets and beach retreats.

In 2018, she co-founded Peg Norriss with gallerist Chandra Johnson, producing artist-led interior collections with Schumacher. She also designs furniture for Highland House and hardware for Modern Matter.

Barrie serves on the boards of the Mint Museum and the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Veranda, House Beautiful, and more.

Barrie Benson

can advise on

Furniture and home decor selection and placement

Floor plan layout

Stores and brands to consider

Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)

Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments

Cabinetry and built-ins

Fixtures, finishes and trims

Career advice for aspiring designers

Construction and remodel ideas / second opinions

Fabric selections

Guidance/second opinion for other professional interior designers

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Barrie Benson can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

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