Grau Design Studio

Grau Design Studio Award-winning interior design studio specializing in kitchen & bath with deep construction expertise.

Serving the Triangle with full home projects from concept to completion. Visit our Durham showroom featuring a live, working kitchen display.

06/02/2026

Part 2: the details you didn’t know you could ask for.

Hidden bar appliances, custom storage, cabinetry with wallpaper inserts and beaded trim. All of it functional, all of it installed at the GDS showroom.

Come see it!. Link here: https://graudesign.studio/showroom/

As a designer I work alongside contractors, and as a homeowner, I’ve quite literally been the contractor. I’ve seen wha...
05/29/2026

As a designer I work alongside contractors, and as a homeowner, I’ve quite literally been the contractor. I’ve seen what good looks like, and I’ve seen what exceptional looks like. And I don’t settle for anything less.

My new blog covers exactly what I look for when I’m vetting a contractor, and some of the red (and green!) flags I’ve seen throughout the years. Link here for more: https://graudesign.studio/2026/05/21/what-i-look-for-in-a-contractor/

05/28/2026

All the things you see on Pinterest, but IRL.

Toe kick storage, pantry walk-throughs, hidden appliances. It's all here, functional and installed, so you can make decisions based on reality instead of a picture.

Come see it! Link here: https://graudesign.studio/showroom/

Unlacquered brass that patinas over time. Zellige tile that is beautifully inconsistent. A swing arm that swings. These ...
05/26/2026

Unlacquered brass that patinas over time. Zellige tile that is beautifully inconsistent. A swing arm that swings. These are thoughtful design decisions that curate a space rather than assemble it.

Looking to curate your home? Let a girl help!

05/22/2026

Hot off the press: we're on YouTube! Longer videos, more detail, same face. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/

05/20/2026

People keep telling me AI is going to replace interior designers. Sure. Let me know when an algorithm can clock 30,000 steps at High Point Market hunting for client pieces, but somehow manages to leave with a (literal) truckload of stuff for me.

I'll be right here waiting.

Three bathrooms. One home. Zero compromises. Each space got its own personality, because in my humble opinion, a house w...
05/19/2026

Three bathrooms. One home. Zero compromises.

Each space got its own personality, because in my humble opinion, a house with three identical bathrooms is boring.

📸: Mark Terry

05/15/2026

Lighting is a big deal, but too many people settle. I’d rather integrate it into the architecture. It’s the difference between having a bunch of plastic circles on your ceiling and a clean application that kills the harsh shadows for good.

05/14/2026

Still under construction, but this pantry is going to be a workhorse.

Swipe for the 5 things we’ve already checked off before a single wall opens up. ➡️
05/13/2026

Swipe for the 5 things we’ve already checked off before a single wall opens up. ➡️

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1515 W NC Highway 54 Suite 130
Durham, NC
27707

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