Sharon Derry interiors art design

02/27/2026

Here are a few photos from a recent project. My friend and wonderful client, Ellen, recently remodeled her kitchen from top-to-bottom. She brought me in for ‘the icing on the cake,’ as they say: paint colors, lighting, window coverings, furniture, accessories, and styling. Ellen’s home is full of joyful color and a healthy dose of quirk, so we brought that same spirit into her new kitchen and breakfast area. The resulting space is so sunny and charming—just like Ellen herself. ☺️

A heartfelt thanks to Ellen for her excellent taste and her trust, to her husband Doug for being such a lovely and patient guy, and to photographer Greg Rannells for capturing these beautiful images.

11/22/2023

Sometimes the best approach is to work with what you've got.

When we bought our 1937 craftsman bungalow, it had been vacant for two years. It hadn't seen love for quite awhile...and it showed.

07/19/2023

Is your home the Museum of You?

I’m an 'object anthropologist.' I'm fascinated by objects and their relationship to our human lives cultures, and societies. This fascination is at the core of my approach to design. I'm a firm believer that our homes should be filled with objects that are meaningful to us and bring us joy each ti...