Alys Design

Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, I was encouraged by my mother and grandmother, two women who embody southern grace, to explore my creative interests. That involved painting, gardening, and the occasional Sunday afternoon bedroom makeover. Time with my Father could mean hikes in the Alabama woods, but it was my father's passion for travel that frequently took the whole family farther afield.

My Dad encouraged my curiosity for other cultures, and this curiosity for others lives lies at the center of my design approach today. I like to work with the client to create a sense of belonging, flow, and function, in spaces that reflect the people who live in them. After going to the University of Virginia, I moved to New York City for five years.

My time in New York played a major role in making me the person I am today. I graduated from The New York School of Interior Design with high honors, went on to intern with Bunny Williams. Then I joined Robert A. M. Stern Architects and worked on high-end residential and institutional projects.