Erika Bonnell Interiors

Erika Bonnell Interiors We believe your home should be as unique as you are. That’s why we create bold, modern, and comfor

At Erika Bonnell Interiors, we believe your home should tell the story of who you are. To help you create a space that’s uniquely you, we pay careful attention to your taste, lifestyle, and experiences to create bold, modern, and comfortable interiors for every room in your home. Backed by years of experience and satisfied clients in DC, Northern Virginia, and beyond, we offer full design services

for individual rooms, multiple rooms, and whole houses. No matter the size and scope, we bring our unsurpassed resources, depth of creativity, and attention to detail to every project we have the privilege of working on. We understand how busy you are, which is why we always deliver an organized experience from start to finish. We’ll work with you to build a realistic budget, collaborate on ideas and needs, and deliver well-edited and functional interiors for your custom home project — and all with keen attention to detail and deadlines. Exceeding your expectations is our top priority, and we welcome the opportunity to work with you. So, give us a call today, and let’s turn your vision into reality.

Well if this doesn’t capture the essence of luxury interiors, I don’t know what does.Before all the pretty pictures, the...
05/20/2026

Well if this doesn’t capture the essence of luxury interiors, I don’t know what does.

Before all the pretty pictures, there’s a whole lot of dumpsters and drywall dust involved. 😌 Maybe wearing black wasn’t the right decision.

Working on a little nip/tuck for this space with , which makes the messy middle a lot more fun.





Some details are meant to quietly steal the show.We designed this custom cornice to complement the whimsical wallcoverin...
05/18/2026

Some details are meant to quietly steal the show.

We designed this custom cornice to complement the whimsical wallcovering, playing off the movement of the mural while adding just enough structure to frame the space beautifully. The contrast between the tailored shape and the painterly backdrop is what helps make the room feel layered instead of overly themed.

It’s also a reminder that the most impactful rooms usually aren’t built around one “statement piece.” They come from thoughtful details quietly, but powerfully working together.

Design is often in the nuance. ✨

Design | Erika Bonnell Interiors

05/16/2026

We walk into many beautifully built semi-custom homes, and one of the biggest mistakes I see over and over again?

Spending a fortune on builder upgrades that don’t create a truly cohesive or thoughtfully designed home.

In many suburban areas, semi-custom high-end homes are the norm, and they provide a great foundation for creating incredibly beautiful, layered, personalized homes with the right planning and vision behind them. But that usually doesn’t happen by selecting every upgrade the builder offers.

Decorative lighting is one of the big offenders.

Builder upgrade options are often expensive, limited, and selected in isolation rather than as part of an overall vision for the house. We regularly encourage clients to keep certain items basic in the selections process and invest later once there’s a fully developed plan in place. Not only does it allow selections to be made within the context of the overall home, but it also opens the door to a much broader range of lighting, finishes, and materials than what semi-custom builders typically provide.

A layered home usually doesn’t happen during a rushed builder selection meeting. It happens through thoughtful decisions with the bigger picture in mind.

Sometimes the smartest design decision is being willing to live with “good enough for now” until you can do it properly later.

One of the biggest missed opportunities in a home? Lighting.Thank you to  for the incredible systems lighting demonstrat...
05/15/2026

One of the biggest missed opportunities in a home? Lighting.

Thank you to for the incredible systems lighting demonstration in their “Room of Possibilities.” Seeing the before-and-afters side by side was such a reminder of how much good architectural lighting changes a space.

Not just visually…
but emotionally.

The right lighting adds depth, softness, mood, and function in ways most people don’t realize until they experience it firsthand. Unfortunately, it’s not thought of enough in the early build and renovation stages.

Swipe through the pics to see the difference in good lighting and then what many spaces have… basic lighting.

It’s one of those layers that subtly changes everything.





To the women managing a hundred moving pieces behind the scenes while somehow making it all look seamless… Happy Mother’...
05/10/2026

To the women managing a hundred moving pieces behind the scenes while somehow making it all look seamless… Happy Mother’s Day. 🌸💕🥂

I’m celebrating (and hopefully relaxing) right alongside you today. Fresh-cut peonies from the garden felt especially fitting.





This used to be an underused (more like never used) dining room. (see before)Now it works a lot harder.Coffee in the mor...
05/05/2026

This used to be an underused (more like never used) dining room. (see before)
Now it works a lot harder.

Coffee in the morning. ☕️
Wine at night. 🍷
And a quiet spot to open a laptop in between.

Most people are living with missed opportunities.
We like to dig a little deeper so it works as good as it looks.

Design • Erika Bonnell Interiors
Photograph • Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography





April showers bring May flowers. This room stays ahead of schedule year-round 💐Design • Erika Bonnell InteriorsPhotograp...
05/01/2026

April showers bring May flowers. This room stays ahead of schedule year-round 💐

Design • Erika Bonnell Interiors
Photography • Nova Soul Imagery





Most clients come to us for the design. What they remember is the process… and the design.Every project is held to the s...
04/29/2026

Most clients come to us for the design. What they remember is the process… and the design.

Every project is held to the same standard: careful detail, respected timelines, and the experience-led management that keeps a complex project moving without the client feeling the weight of it.

How a project is managed matters as much as how it looks.

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A home built for real life.Designed as a secondary residence. Loved enough to become the primary. This bayfront home was...
04/27/2026

A home built for real life.

Designed as a secondary residence. Loved enough to become the primary. This bayfront home was built for a family that entertains well and lives better.

Comfort and function first, with the kind of interiors that make relaxed living look effortless.

See this project on our site, link in bio.

Design • Erika Bonnell Interiors
Photography • Angela Newton Roy Photography

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22636 Glenn Drive Suite 306
Sterling, VA
20164

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