Hi!

I’m Eleanor Graves, MFA, MA/ID, a designer, poet, art lover, color theory nerd, avid seeker of nice things, and owner of Refuge Design Workshop.

I love working with people on their homes and bring a personal touch to a complex relationship. Our homes are our protective shelter, our financial asset, our food store, our anchor. Ideally our home is where we develop a strong sense of place.

Alas, this last piece is often the most difficult to achieve because we are barraged, whether on social media, tv, or by realtors, with (un)acceptable notions of what’s in and what’s not.

My goal is to deepen your connection to your home by discovering what really works for you. We consider all the functional needs. We consider all the available input from market driven forces. But the final outcome must be that the color and style — the aesthetic — is right for you.

Scroll down to see recent client projects. And please reach out to me with any questions. I offer a wide range of design support for the home and the unique individuals who live there.