The Second
Residence
Experience
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A considered approach to design, where every detail is handled, and every decision
moves you closer to a home that feels entirely your own.

Catherine Porter standing in a thoughtfully designed dining room featuring modern luxury interior design, custom furnishings, and curated home styling.
INQUIRE.

Home should feel as effortless as it is beautiful. Inspired by the ease of a well-appointed stay, we guide each project from concept to completion with clarity, precision, and a deep understanding of how you live.

FULL SERVICE DESIGN

Interior designer Catherine Porter reviewing color palettes, material samples, and finishes during the residential interior design planning process.

A fully managed approach to designing your home. From initial layouts and material selections to furnishings, procurement, and final installation, every detail is thoughtfully considered and seamlessly executed.

INCLUDES:

  • Concept development + design direction

  • Floor plans + layouts

  • Material + finish selections

  • Custom furnishings + sourcing

  • Procurement + order management

  • Contractor coordination

  • Installation + styling

PRICED PER SCOPE

CONCIERGE DESIGN

DESIGN CONSULTING

Palm Beach interior designer selecting premium fabric samples and finishes for a luxury residential interior design project.

Like a creative director for your home, we offer focused, high-level support for clients who need clarity in key moments—whether navigating construction, refining a layout, or editing your aesthetic. A flexible, collaborative way to access design expertise.

BEST FOR:

  • Renovations + construction decisions

  • Layout refinements

  • Finish and material selections

  • Final layer styling

PRICED HOURLY

STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE

The Residence Assessment

Catherine Porter taking measurements during a luxury residential interior design consultation for a custom home renovation project.

A designer-led walkthrough that helps buyers (and agents) understand a home’s full potential before they make an offer. Whether seeing a property for the first time or assessing a potential listing, The Residence Assessment helps you see beyond what's there and understand what's possible. We evaluate the home through both a functional and aesthetic lens to put buyers at ease, or have all the design questions answered before your open house.

WHAT’S COVERED:

  • Layout and flow evaluation

  • Opportunities for design improvements

  • Finish and material considerations

  • Red flags or limitations to be aware of

  • High-level budget awareness

How It Works

01

Onboarding

We get to know you, the project, what matters to you, and the vision you're working toward.

02

Discovery

Our discovery process sets the creative direction—confirming your style, palette, functionality, and budget.

03

Development

Now that we have an understanding of your design direction, we begin the detailed process of creating.

04

Procurement

After you approve the finalized palette of materials, furnishings, and details, we coordinate everything.

05

Installation

We oversee all final deliveries, millwork, installations, and every finishing touch in their place.

06

Styling

Once the furnishings are placed, we artfully compose the final curated details and design elements.

  • Testimonial from Elona D.

    "Working with Cat was the perfect experience from beginning to end. She kept the project moving along expediently by setting clear timelines of delivery and suggesting items within my budget while staying true to the concept and look I was going for. She presented pieces that were in stock and ready to ship. In addition to her invaluable business skills and eye for design, she is simply a joy to work with. Pleasant, kind, fair and clear. I will work with her over and over again and refer her a million times over.”

  • Testimonial from Jackie M.

    “I have been working with Catherine for the past few months in designing multiple rooms in my new house. I can't say enough great things about her! She is extremely responsive, diligent, and when she says she will do something, she does! She has a great eye and has designed multiple vision boards for us, all while being mindful of our budget. Our place looks great and I owe it to Catherine!”

  • Testimonial from The Keeler Family

    “Catherine is an incredibly talented interior designer. We have never worked with a designer, so it was a bit intimidating at first. We immediately felt at ease when she took all of our ideas into consideration and added such unique details into the design. There were many design elements of our home that we weren’t sure of how to tackle so we were blown away when we saw the finished product. She was also a pleasure to work with and was very successful at creating a space that truly reflects our personality. We highly recommend working with her. You won’t be disappointed!”

  • Testimonial from Erika S.

    “We enlisted Catherine’s expertise to select a new exterior door color for our house. It was a small task but we just couldn’t decide. Catherine quickly delivered several creative color options and we picked a winner. It was so nice to have someone to call to ask simple design advice with a quick turnaround!”

LET’S COLLABORATE!