Functional, meaningful, and filled with objects that tell your story

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It’s Always Personal.

Hi, I’m Emily.

Emily Catherine Designs is a boutique interior design studio based in the North End of Tacoma, working with clients throughout the South Puget Sound. I design homes that feel highly functional but deeply personal — from full renovations to a few thoughtful edits to a room that's almost there.

Every project starts the same way: by listening. I want to know how you move through your space, what you love, and what the home itself is calling for — because the home leads, and we follow.

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Collage of autumn scenes: colorful fall leaves, a basket of apples, a vintage bedroom, pillows, a person with a bouquet outside, a woman sitting on a park bench, fallen leaves on a car, a kitchen pot, and an interior with a lamp and artwork, with a quote about September and fall.

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Living room with beige and brown furniture, large window with curtains, a beige armchair, a wooden coffee table, a gray sofa with decorative pillows, a side table with a lamp, a framed artwork, a multi-head floor lamp, and a large plant.

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Provence holds a sentimental little place in our hearts since my husband chose to propose in Cassis four years ago. What we love most about the South of France is that the beauty is so often found in the imperfections: oxidized copper, sun-bleached
A round-up of my favorite Etsy finds this month Vintage lighting, rugs, art, and other bits I just might have to press checkout on. Full list on the blog, link in bio ✨ #etsyfind #etsyvintage #etsy #interiordesigner #designerfinds
The second hand market online is a little chaotic, but once you know what each platform is actually good for, it starts to feel less like a treasure hunt and more like a skill. These are the platforms I actually use to source vintage and antiques. I