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The Right Space

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Stephanie Finucane is an award-winning interior designer who focuses on resourceful, beautiful transformations. She helps homeowners "use what they have" to tell their unique story through thoughtful design and curated spaces.

"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."  

                              -William Morris

Design Services

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paint color Consultations

Are you going crazy trying to pick out the perfect paint color?  This package is for you!   Expert advice in just an hour or two.  Interior and exterior appointments. 

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Room Resets

Is there a room you're struggling to put together?  Steph comes and redesigns your space, using what you have.  Includes color plan. 

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Walk-N-talk consultations

Need help with several rooms?  Steph arrives clipboard in hand, and provides a detailed, specific plan addressing all aspects of the space.

Stephanie's Story

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I’m Stephanie Finucane, an award-winning, resourceful interior designer who believes every home should start and end with your story.    In my experience, most people just need help with what they already have.  They may be baffled by paint color direction, or they might have a room that never feels inviting.    I listen to how you live and what you love, examine what you have, what needs to stay (or go) to transform spaces into your story.   

 

My love of decorating and design came early. Growing up in a military family, moving every few years was a way of life.  It became an exciting challenge to discover a new room and make the most out of it with the  same stuff from my old bedroom.   Years later, under the guidance of Lauri Ward, renowned interior designer and author ("Use What You Have Decorating"), I learned how to apply basic design principles into any space, and received my first certification as an "Interior Redecorator in 2016.   I continue to apply those valuable lessons from Lauri for clients in the Triangle. 

 

 In 2023, I completed the interior design curriculum at New York Institute for Art and Design program, passed the Residential Interior Design Qualification Council exam and became a certified interior designer. 

 

Today, I have scaled back my design services, and offer mostly consultations.  I still love helping people "use what they have", and it's my dream to make a small difference in the quality of your home life.  Whether that's selecting the right color, or finding that perfect, thrifted, unique piece for your living room,  I'm excited to work with you!  Book a complimentary 15-minute call today so I can learn more about how I can help you share your story in your space!  

 

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shop Our Unique Products

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I’m always hunting for special secondhand treasures. Shop my thrifted pieces and give them a beautiful new home.

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Cary, NC 
+1 (919)342-7196
steph@the-right-space.com

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