Who We Are

“Every interior is by design.”

I’d love to introduce myself as the founder of GoldLeaf Interior—where thoughtful design meets bold personality.

We’re a boutique interior decorating studio based just outside Raleigh, North Carolina, which is perfectly positioned near the Furniture Capital of the World. With over 15 years of experience in design, real estate, and property management, I bring a well-rounded, elevated perspective to every project we take on.

But beyond the credentials, here’s the heart of it all:
I’ve been obsessed with interiors for as long as I can remember. While other kids were watching cartoons, I was glued to home makeover shows. I walked my first new construction site at age three. In high school, I slipped off my shoes during a tour of Monticello to feel the floors. After graduating from East Carolina University, I gasped at the beauty of every doorway in Italy. And after completing my graduate degree, I launched my own design business. Most recently, I had the incredible opportunity to work on one of HGTV’s most popular shows.

At GoldLeaf Interior, we’re in relentless pursuit of that feeling, the one you get when a home is so well-designed, it makes you pause, breathe deeper, and smile without knowing why. We believe great design should flirt with your senses, spark emotion, and celebrate the way you live. From tailored textures to mood-lifting palettes, we curate interiors that feel as good as they look, because you shouldn’t just live in your home… you should be obsessed with it.

For my full resume and philanthropic involvement click here.

I hope to share my passion with you throughout our design process. Now, let’s have some fun!

Kelly V. Flanagin, Owner