The Expert

Based in North Carolina, Carley Summers Interiors is a studio inspired by travel-- mixing eclectic textiles with traditional elements to make a space feel peaceful and yet full of life. Her style philosophy allows spaces to breathe, but still have story and character.

Carley Summers' designs, styling, and photography have been featured in both print and online publications including, but not limited to, Better Homes and Gardens, Architectural Digest, Southern Living, ELLE Decor, and Domino.

Carley Summers

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

Construction and remodel ideas

Exterior design

Career advice for aspiring designers and photographers

Guidance / second opinion for professional designers and photographers

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1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation

- with Carley Summers , Founder

Carley can't wait to connect with you over video and discuss your space. She can support and guide your design decisions and direction, and answer all of your questions!

Duration55 minutes

Price$850

Consultation typePrivate

1:1 Career Mentorship Video Consultation

- with Carley Summers , Founder

Are you an aspiring interior designer or interior photographer looking for career advice?

Carley would love to sit down and talk with you about any of your questions or concerns that you may have while following your passions and giftings. Carley can offer her guidance or even a second opinion for professional designers and photographers.

Duration55 minutes

Price$850

Consultation typePrivate

1:1 Career Mentorship Mini Video Consultation

- with Carley Summers , Founder

Are you an aspiring interior designer or interior photographer looking for career advice?

**Recommended for a few targeted questions or to discuss high level concepts.

Duration25 minutes

Price$450

Consultation typePrivate

1:1 Interior Design Mini Video Consultation

- with Carley Summers , Founder

Carley can't wait to connect with you over video and discuss your space. She can support and guide your design decisions and direction, and answer all of your questions!

**Recommended for a few targeted questions or to discuss high level concepts.

Duration25 minutes

Price$450

Consultation typePrivate

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Carley Summers 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!

Client Experience

"I selfishly do not want to share how great this consult was for fear that Carley will be booked out forever, but this was hands down the most helpful design experience I have had. Carley is a true design expert. She is able to thoughtfully make suggestions and answer questions without hesitation. We reviewed multiple design layouts, rooms, and selections in rapid succession. She's a joy to work with, and has impeccable taste. I will do this again!"

Mai D.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Well, I’m so happy with my hour consultation for furniture and layout of three rooms. Yes, 3! I thought I was asking too much and that I would end up getting little bits for every room. What I got was thoughtful layout options, furniture recommendations, websites to find the recommended options and even lighting, ceiling and fireplace treatments. I’d say it was definitely worth every penny. It was a relaxed conversation and I never felt rushed. Thank you Carley."

Deborah E.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley is AWESOME. I needed advice on paint colors, built-ins, lighting, even my front door color and we hit every single thing in the hour, including recommendations for sourcing items and suggested measurements/layout for my built-ins. This was literally everything I hoped for. 100% worth the price of entry!"

Katherine D.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I am completely blown away by the fresh ideas and insights that Carley brought to our consultation! She shared such honest and helpful advice, sources, and feedback and could "read" my style and taste better than I can articulate myself. I am so impressed with what we were able to accomplish within the hour and am beyond excited to run with Carley's specific and actionable recommendations for our home!"

Jaime B.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I had a consultation with Carley two weeks ago now. The only reason I hadn’t reviewed yet was I’ve just been going non stop compiling all the information I received, committing it to memory and executing all my new plans. I’ve already saved at least the amount I invested in the consultation itself with the insights she shared. Time is Just as valuable as money if not more, Having a designer I respect give me their expert opinion gave me the confidence I needed to move forward. Thank you Carley!"

Monica L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I am so glad I booked an hour 1:1 consultation with Carley! The amount of info, the clarity, and motivation I got is worth every penny and more! The amount of screenshots I took speaks for itself. Carley lays it out for you, detail by detail every concept is spot on. I am very thankful for her abundant knowledge. Plus, she is a sweetheart!"

Basia A.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was literally the sweetest and most helpful expert I could have hoped for! I have been absolutely IN LOVE with her style for a very long time and it is a dream of mine for her to design a space for me one day. Using The Expert allowed me to utilize Carley’s knowledge and passion for interior design and she did NOT disappoint! She covered everything I wanted to talk about and more. Thank you Carley!! "

Katerina M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I just had a Video Design Consultation with Carley to go over my home office and WOW I am thrilled! I was surprised with how much we were able to cover in just an hour. We went through 2 different space plans, she reviewed my ideas - validating some and giving alternatives to others, showed me great resources for sourcing artwork, lighting and furniture. She was so kind, efficient and had amazing ideas for my space. Thank you Carley!!"

Jennifer D.

1:1 Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was so helpful and down-to-earth. She came to our appointment incredibly well-prepared, was very thoughtful in her suggestions and very generous with her time. She completely understood our vision and style, and her design tips were clever and fresh while also being attainable for us to implement. Our appointment with her truly exceeded every expectation we had. Could not recommend Carley highly enough! We're already planning a follow-up appointment."

Cara G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was very prepared and researched everything on my “to do” list so we get a lot done quickly. She gave me several options for everything and I love how she was able to source such beautiful things that are very budget friendly. My only regret is not using her services sooner. I have already saved so much money since she is great at sourcing things. This was worth every penny!"

Ann N.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"Carley has such an intuitive sense of how to make a room work, effortlessly and expertly giving advice to help her clients achieve the home of their dreams. We covered so much in the allotted time, and she was so warm and friendly - she even helped me trawl Etsy for rugs and artwork. It was like going shopping with your most stylish friend. Hire her, she's awesome."

Sheela S.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was such a delight! I've been a fan of her work for a while so it was a no brainer to get her advice on my home. Carley is so sweet and insightful. Her ideas are thoughtful and creative and honestly it was exactly what I hoped it would be and much more :) can't wait to book another session as soon as I've implemented all her ideas! x"

Sara L.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I have such a weight lifted off my shoulders after my meeting with Carley. She had a picture of my problem wall that I have been trying to figure out what to do with for over a year. My contractor comes next week and she had the perfect solution and drew the design on the photo I sent her. I am now not dreading having to make last minute decisions and have a plan. She was super fast with ideas and tackled my biggest dilemma. So happy I spent this money, saved my sanity and my minds at ease."

Colette M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was amazing! She was easy to talk to and incredibly insightful and helpful. Her design ideas are impeccable and timeless. I will definitely be scheduling another appointment in the very near future to continue picking her brain. I cannot wait to put her tips and tricks to use in my home."

Danielle D.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Very helpful!!!! Worth the money! Can’t wait to get started on my project with Carley’s ideas!"

Brittany M.

1:1 Interior Design Mini Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley is such an amazing designer. She is so sweet and easy to work with. She answered all of my questions and helped me source products. We discussed everything I needed in the time we had. It was so nice having access to an “expert” and hit the ground running, all in a fast, convenient way. I can not wait to work with her again. I loved all of her ideas. Thank you for everything Carley!!!"

Mindi M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Working with Carley was such a wonderful experience. She is such a pro and is so sweet that it feels very comfortable to work with her. I can't believe how much we got accomplished in an hour. She gave me tons of sources for unique things that will keep the spaces fresh, stylish and comfortable. Can't recommend a session with her enough!"

Stacey S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"This consultation was so helpful and well worth the money! Carley is super friendly and was able to cover so much in such a short amount of time. She had recommendations for everything from decor to ideas for remodeling my kitchen. I absolutely loved talking with her and can't wait to start implementing all her great ideas!"

Megan S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Cannot say enough good things about my consultation with Carley! It blew away my expectations. Prior to our consultation, Carley reviewed all of the materials I provided (which I really appreciated), and her advice and suggestions were spot on. We covered a lot of ground during our time together, and I enjoyed it so much that I did not want it to end. Thank you Carley!"

Kim S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley is absolutely amazing!!! We went through my whole house in an hour and I am more confidant than ever about the direction I want to go. I can't recommend her enough! "

Erica M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I just got off the call with Carley, and I am giddy with excitement! She really helped me tackle so much in our conversation. She helped me pick out light fixtures, hardware, even a kitchen sink! I am so grateful. I wish I had sought her advice months ago!"

Laura L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was absolutely incredible to work with! I didn’t think we would cover half of what we did, but all of the questions I came to the meeting with were addressed and then some. She shared helpful sources and techniques to accomplish what I am looking to achieve, all of which were economical and within my more modest budget. I have a hard time taking design risks and Carley gave me new, fresh ideas to get me out of my typical bubble and headed towards a home of my dreams. Amazing experience!!!"

Jessica K.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"This experience was amazing. Not only did she give me confidence in renovating my kitchen, she helped with layout, cabinet placement, appliances, and decor. We also had additional time left to look at other rooms in my home! Six months later, we finally renovated the kitchen and I couldn’t love it more. I couldn’t have done it without Carley’s help. She has a true gift to transform places and make them feel like home. "

Yuri L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was super helpful in helping me with some design decisions that I was stuck on. She was so patient and kind listening and answering all my questions In real clear ways and showed pictures and sources of exactly what I can do with my space. I highly recommend her!"

Maria F.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Just got off my call with Carley and I'm over the moon! Her ideas were even better than I could have imagined, we got through SO much, and she was super generous with her time. If you're on the fence about booking a session with Carley, this is your sign to go for it. I can't wait to implement all of these new ideas."

Brigette M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"I am still riding the buzz from talking with Carley, it has by far been the best thing I have done for my career. If you are on the fence about booking the mentorship call, do not hesitate! It is an investment in yourself, and I walked away with pages of notes. She was so open, honest, and insightful - we covered so much ground and she fielded all my questions with clarity. Best decision I have made, thank you so much Carley!"

Hannah F.

1:1 Career Mentorship Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"My mentorship session with Carley was amazing! She is full of knowledge and gave me so many valuable tips for starting my own interior design business. She was very prepared for our meeting, coming to it with ideas and resources to share and listening carefully to all of my questions, making sure we covered everything before the end of the session. She is not only an incredible designer, but is also down-to-earth, warm, and a great teacher. I feel so grateful for our session, thanks so much!"

Cara G.

1:1 Career Mentorship Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley is a wealth of information and she has helped me in so many ways just in this short hour!!! Thank you!!"

Heather H.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Wow, this was an amazing 30 min :) Carley was so knowledgable and on point with all her feedback. Loved the items she helped me choose and I'm pumped to get started refreshing my space. THANK YOU Carley! "

Ashley R.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"My mind is blown by the quality of service and amount of ground we covered in this short time. Wow. Carley is an absolute dream to work with. She is a master at her craft and has impeccable taste. "

Megan L.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was an amazing person to work with. You can just tell she invests so much of her energy, focus and expertise into making sure your vision is fully executed (with her help of course!) she’s incredibly knowledgeable, resourceful and the best part is that she listens to your needs and tailors each session and interaction according to her client. I’ve booked her for two separate sessions and my experience was so personalized each time. Her eye for art, colors and textures is incredible! "

Zaynab B.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I absolutely loved my consultation! Carley was wonderful and her guidance was so helpful. I love the pieces she chose for us. I will absolutely be scheduling another consultation in the future when I'm ready to do more."

Danielle R.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was fantastic! Many said they wished they had done this sooner, and I totally felt the same way. She was so kind, insightful, and patient. She spoke the truth in love when her vision did not necessarily line up with mine (which I was ok with and welcomed, because I wanted her EXPERT opinion). I am so grateful that she saved me from making a potential very expensive, very permanent design mistake and steered me in a better direction for my home. Thank you Carley and I WILL BE BACK!!! XOXO"

Kristen M.

1:1 Interior Design Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"My consultation with Carley was fantastic! She was well-prepared based on the pre-call questionnaire and photos I had shared. Her eye for detail and ideas for making the room more cohesive, unique and warm was incredible. She offered product recommendations at various price points and was thorough with her advice. I am extremely grateful for access to Carley's knowledge and talent. She was just lovely!"

Diane E.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley is truly one of a kind. I was hesitant to book my first consultation because of the high price tag, but I shouldn't have been. Within minutes Carley had already found an alternative to a pricey bath vanity that I was debating ordering (not just an alternative, but the exact one I had been trying to source from Pinterest!), paying for the consultation 5x over. I've since booked two more consultations with her. She has an amazing eye for detail and is just a pleasure to speak to every time."

Selena T.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"Carley was SO helpful! I needed help bringing my living room across the finish line, and she was full of terrific ideas. I came away from the meeting with actionable steps to make my vision come true. She is also a delight to speak with!"

Jennie F.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"What a great to get 1:1 advice from Carley! I’ve followed her for years. She had studied my spaces prior to the meeting and had tons of thoughts and direction to share — not to mention incredible sourcing! I finally have a vision on how to bring my dining room and office to life thanks to her! I was worried 30 minutes wouldn’t be enough but we covered everything! "

Melanie S.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was amazing and we were able to move through several rooms accomplishing everything I needed design expertise on and more! Her passion for beautiful spaces shines through and her servants heart does too. More than thrilled with my experience! "

Robin M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I had such an amazing experience with Carley! I am a huge fan of her work, and I was so excited to get her help on my home. We covered so much ground in a half hour. She came totally prepared and sent me a bunch of product ideas afterward. She also really helped me understand what wasn't working in various spaces and helped me understand how to fix it--and she was so right! She totally changed the way I see my house. Don't hesitate to book an appointment--it is a tremendous help and value!"

Jesse G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley is amazing! I am absolutely shocked at how much ground we covered in our consultation. Carley had pictures and links ready and was just a delight. She immediately understood my style and gave me practical, useful advice, sources, and ideas. I can't wait for my next appointment with Carley. I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you. "

Jessica J.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"Another great consult. Thanks Carley!"

Kristen M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I can't say enough good things about Carley and the generosity of her advice. She was prepared with creative and beautiful solutions to address all of my priorities. Our session far exceeded my expectations. Don't delay, just get on her schedule. It was the best gift I gave myself in a long time. "

Kerry S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley’s insight and guidance was spot on. She was able to immediately hone in on what I wanted and offer solutions. It was a packed hour of advice and specific recommendations. She was able to tweak her recommendations as we went along and we covered much more than I expected. I highly recommend her and will book another session with her when I tackle the rest of my project "

Amy F.

1:1 Video Consultation - with Carley Summers , Founder

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"Carley had amazing ideas for my French entryway and Mediterranean backyard. I was so stumped on both of these areas and she was prepared, on point and offered effective solutions in such a short time. I am looking forward to implementing her ideas in these two areas and to working with her on future projects. She's brilliant!"

Dominika B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"Carley is an incredible gift! She provided clear direction -- combined with options, resources and a beautiful vision. I am so grateful for the time that she spent with me. A complete game-changer. Thank you."

Kimberly B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was amazing! We got through so much in just a half hour and she immediately understood my vibe and direction. I can't wait to implement all we discussed. Would highly recommend and I will definitely be booking again for the next phase. "

James F.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"I met Carley halfway through our backyard project and she saved the day. Outdoor work is expensive and time consuming and I did not know how to choose the Pergola or how to add depth and character to our space. Carley advised me on Pergola size, placement and color; complimentary plants; fencing; and much more. I left our call with a manageable to-do list and confidence that the money and time we will spend finishing our yard will be well worth it. A Carley Expert session is my dream come true!"

Dominika B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"Chatting with Carley was so helpful! She was so generous with sharing her process and resources. I had a long list of questions — and she got through them all! All of her suggestions were thoughtful and candid, and I appreciated all of her ideas. I would highly recommend booking a session!"

Natalie W.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"This was a wonderful experience. She took in my concerns and addressed all of them with the why behind all her recommendations. I now know exactly what I am looking for. I was on the fence with a few ideas and she helped me understand what would work with my space. A lot was able to be discussed in one hour. She was focused on my concerns but was also able to bring her designer eye to areas I didn't know could be improved. I am very happy with the investment of a consultation with her!"

Magdalena L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley answered all of my questions and then some! She is excellent!"

Jessica J.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Oh. My. GOODNESS. I was worried about spending so much on an hour long consultation, but I needn't have been. I'm astounded by how much we went over in our consultation: Carley told me what she thought would work, what wouldn't, and was so helpful, I'm honestly gobsmacked. I cannot wait to pull the trigger on her suggestions - she even guided me through facebook marketplace options in my area in order to save money, picking and choosing the best options! Hire her, you will not regret it!!"

A. M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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"Carley made me feel confident in the final decisions I was having trouble committing to. We got through more than I thought we would in such little time thanks to Carley reviewing my materials ahead of time. I appreciated her input as well as all her extra suggestions that I wasn't even expecting! I can't wait to finally finish the rooms we discussed and as we renovate in the future, I look forward to booking another consult with Carley!"

Emma F.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"What a great experience! We accomplished so much in our hour together. This is the greatest and most valuable design service and Carley was fantastic to work with!"

Megan O.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

Verified by The Expert

"Carley was fantastic! She had so many sourcing suggestions and came with great plans in mind for the spaces I'd requested help on. She's very easy to talk to and I felt she really understood what I was looking for. Hope to work with her again sometime and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for design help. I feel much more confident about going into the decorating phase of my home."

Ritu P.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Carley Summers , Founder

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Carley Summers

North Carolina , USA mixture of curated textiles with a flair of cultures and traditional elements

Carley Summers

North Carolina , USA mixture of curated textiles with a flair of cultures and traditional elements

Carley Summers

North Carolina , USA mixture of curated textiles with a flair of cultures and traditional elements

Carley Summers

North Carolina , USA mixture of curated textiles with a flair of cultures and traditional elements