Sara Hillery is the principal of Sara Hillery Interior Design, an award-winning, full-service design firm based in Richmond, Virginia. With a focus on honoring each client’s personal history, she transforms interior spaces architecturally and decoratively, incorporating one-of-a-kind pieces that are both beautiful and functional.

She creates high-end interiors for homeowners undertaking historic renovations, full-home remodels, architectural projects, and more, blending architectural insight with thoughtful, custom furnishings. Sara believes that interior design is ultimately about the art of storytelling; a way for individuals to celebrate family, tradition, and heritage.

Sara intentionally incorporates meaningful history and functionality into each space, while adding a playful, timeless touch. 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.

Sara Hillery Interior Design is trusted by discerning homeowners in Richmond and beyond, seeking luxury residential interiors that combine style, function, and architectural sophistication.

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We are enjoying the interior design of our home now, more than ever. So glad that we chose you!

- BEVIN, RICHMOND VA

“LOVE working with Sara Hillery!!! She has a keen eye and ability to understand our style while also updating and giving us a fresh look in our home! Sara was so helpful in helping us design aspects of our new home that have given us both a unique, gorgeous and functional home! We love all that Sara has helped us with in our home every single day!”

- KAY, HOUSTON TX

“Sara is a talented designer who listens to her clients and delivers stunning interiors. We're so thrilled with our new living room. Highly recommended!”

- JULIE, RICHMOND VA

“Sara is a true professional and very talented. She works hard to utilize what you already own where possible, and suggests additions that will make a difference in pulling everything together in a beautiful and classy way. Her taste is exquisite and yet she enters into your personal style so that the end result reflects you! She did an awesome job for me when I moved into my new home, helping me to edit what I already owned, and add beautiful new pieces for an overall feeling of elegance and refinement.”

- SUSAN, HOUSTON TX