Home - a soft place to land
Creating beautiful, functional, and durable homes in Northern Virginia and beyond
About ME
Stephanie Hsiang, Principal
I believe there is no better feeling than coming home to a peaceful space you love. Yet with work, cooking, laundry, kids and pets, it can be a challenge to maintain the serenity of that soft place to land. That is why I pivoted my career to interiors. I’m committed to offering clients a whole new vision of their homes — places where they and their families can be restored and, in turn, restore others. Interior decoration is so much more than aesthetics.
With a degree in art history and a diploma in residential design, I love incorporating treasured objects with fresh pieces to create an environment that is functional, beautiful and timeless. After living in tiny apartments in New York City, the UK and France, I learned to develop unique, attractive solutions to storing and displaying items--reducing visual clutter while still maintaining a warm, cozy space.
Our homes must also be durable — no one wants to live in a museum! By incorporating innovative textiles and hardwearing surfaces, I can help you achieve a refuge that is inviting, restorative and easy to maintain. I'm based in Vienna, Virginia, but I routinely help clients virtually as well as locally.
Creating inviting and functional spaces for the everyday family
"I'm delighted with the results."
"A change in life circumstances led me to think about making a few modest changes to my home’s interior decor. I’ve known Stephanie for a number of years and decided to seek her advice and ideas. She toured my home to get a sense of overall style, looked at the particular space, existing furniture and furnishings and spent considerable time talking with me about my lifestyle and interests. Her proposed design created a warm and more masculine space while taking advantage of much of the existing furniture as well as repurposing antiques and sentimental pieces from elsewhere. Her choice of colors and soft goods complimented my love for all things nautical as well as my long-term academic interest in the American Civil War. I’m delighted with the results. Stephanie listened to me but also suggested ideas a bit out of my comfort zone but retrospectively enhanced the overall result. While the space is fresh and new it is also familiar and comfortable - the best result I could have hoped for - BRAVO!"
— Jon C., Herndon, VA
"I would hire her again without any hesitation."
"Stephanie helped us plan and execute a bathroom remodel and she was amazing. I would hire her again without any hesitation. She made my potentially stressful trips to the tile store fun, and she was responsive to every type of input. She took both my and my husband's preferences into account without issue. It felt as though she was helping us find our own style rather than telling us what she or others would want. She was professional, reliable, relaxed, and honest. I loved working with her!"
— Hillary G., Vienna, VA
"We are truly enjoying our new stylish and comfortable family room!!"
" Stephanie redesigned our Family Room and we absolutely love it! She completely transformed it into a stylish but comfortable space for our family to relax. Stephanie listened to our needs and prepared several options for us to choose from. Overall she was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend Marlowe Prentice Interiors. ."
— Meralee F., Great Falls, VA
Service OPTIONS
Style Solution
SPACE PLANNING & Vision casting
SPACE PLANNING & Vision casting
$375
All projects start here-whether you are embarking a larger plan or need a nudge in the right direction.
Service Includes:
• In-home consultation for local clients (within 25 miles of Vienna, VA), or virtual for those at a distance. Show me your pain points and I'll give you solutions and direction for your project. From ideas for color palettes to storage solutions to furniture arrangements, I can address whatever you need.
• You’ll receive a detailed follow-up summary, outlining what we covered in our meeting with links to any suggested items.
SPACE PLANNING & Vision casting
SPACE PLANNING & Vision casting
SPACE PLANNING & Vision casting
Starting at $950 per room
For clients who need help with design, but prefer to implement at their own pace. Perfect for long-distance projects.
Service includes:
• Initial conversation to determine client needs, scope and budget
• Measuring and photo instructions
• Complete furniture layout and design direction, including color palette ideas and furniture suggestions
• Client oversees purchasing and installation & implementation
Full Service
SPACE PLANNING & Vision casting
Full Service
Starting at $3500 per room
Perfect for busy clients who want
their spaces transformed. From
initial concept to purchasing and installation, enjoy the stress-free path to a home you love!
Service includes:
• Home visit to take ‘before’ photos and measurements
• Complete layout and design with renderings and product samples (up to two edits), including color palette, lighting plan and paint selections
• Coordination with trades to implement the vision
• Purchasing services and order management
• Styling and design reveal!
Decorator-on-call
Depending on your needs, I can adjust services to exactly what you are looking for. Hiring a professional helps you avoid making costly mistakes! I can help with materials selections for a renovation, style your home or put together a DIY punch list. I’ll tailor a proposal that is right for you!
