ABOUT SARA HILLERY INTERIORS
Sara Hillery Interiors specializes in making each clientʼs home unique through perfectly scaled and balanced furnishing and seamlessly incorporated art. We work tirelessly to realize each clientʼs vision with the belief that meticulously planned and well-executed architectural design elements that provide form and function are timeless.
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MEET
SARA
Sara Hillery is the principal of Sara Hillery Interiors, an award-winning, full-service design firm based in Richmond, Virginia. Specializing in luxury residential interiors, she thoughtfully transforms homes through architectural insight, custom furnishings, and one-of-a-kind pieces that are both beautiful and functional.
Guided by the belief that interior design is the art of storytelling, Sara creates timeless spaces that celebrate family, tradition, and personal history while supporting the way her clients live every day.
Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Veranda, The Wall Street Journal, Southern Home, and Southern Living, and she has been recognized as a two-time HGTV Designer of the Year finalist and one of House Beautiful's Next Wave Designers. Today, Sara partners with homeowners who value timeless design, architectural character, and a collaborative process that transforms a house into a home uniquely their own.
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GOOD SERVICE,
GOOD DESIGN
We believe exceptional interior design is the art of storytelling—creating homes that reflect the people who live within them while honoring the architecture that gives each space its character. Rather than following trends, our work is rooted in timeless design principles, thoughtful functionality, and carefully considered details that enrich daily life. We layer history through meaningful furnishings, collected pieces, and custom elements, ensuring every home feels authentic, enduring, and uniquely tailored to the family it was designed to serve.
Meet Our Service Team
Behind every beautifully designed home is a team dedicated to making the process just as exceptional. Meet the people who bring expertise, attention to detail, and genuine care to every project
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BEYOND THE PROJECT
Thoughtful design begins long before the first drawing. Discover the places, craftsmanship, and timeless ideas that inspire our work and continue to shape every project.
OUR INSPIRATIONS
DEVELOPMENT
Where we begin collaborating with your project team to bring your vision to life. Working alongside architects, builders, and other trusted partners, we develop floor plans, furniture layouts, material palettes, and architectural details, presenting a cohesive design plan that thoughtfully guides every decision before implementation.
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Where we get to know you and your home. Here, we gather information, take measurements, and work with you to honor your wishes for your dream home. Upon our agreement to work together, you will sign the Letter of Agreement and pay the retainer to kickstart the project.
A Collaborative Process, Designed Around You.
CURATION
Where your design begins to take shape. We develop detailed plans and thoughtfully curate every finish, fixture, furnishing, and decorative element, refining each selection through ongoing collaboration with your architect, builder, and trades, concluding with a comprehensive design presentation for your review.
INSTALLATION
Where every detail comes together. We manage procurement, coordinate with vendors and trades, oversee installations, and carefully execute every aspect of your design. From site visits to furniture placement and final styling, we ensure each element is seamlessly brought to life.
GET STARTED ON YOUR NEXT PROJECt
Beautiful homes begin with thoughtful conversations.
Every project begins with understanding your home, your goals, and the way you want to live.
We'd love to learn more about your vision and explore how we can bring it to life.