A down to earth, “barefoot” designer

My Grandmom, Jennie LaSpina, is the inspiration for the relaxed and simple, yet luxurious and chic designs that have become my trademark. I spent my childhood walking down oak-tree-covered sidewalks with her, picking up acorns and admiring all of the beautiful homes in the neighborhood. We would talk about how a house would look so much “cuter” with a different paint color, a new front door, pretty window boxes. When we got tired of walking, we went home, she made me a milkshake, and I drew more houses at the kitchen table with a spiral-bound tablet and a box of Crayolas, the big box with the built-in pencil sharpener. Then I “grew up.”

After practicing divorce law for ten years, I needed to switch gears to care for my two daughters, Taylor and Lauren. I finally found my calling as a down-to-earth, “barefoot” designer, and became known for embracing all styles through an easy-does-it, straightforward and authentic approach. I have been beyond fortunate to have wonderful, longstanding clients who tell me that even more important than my credentials are my personal warmth and professionalism. I can’t say for certain where the professionalism came from, but I know the warmth came straight from my Grandmom.

I stake my reputation on every project, and I will always do my best work.

Lisa Furey Interiors is a boutique luxury interior design studio for high-end new construction, renovations of significant scope and whole-home furnishings, from concept to move-in. I keep my practice small so every project receives my direct attention, thoughtfulness and intention.

I begin with an inspiration meeting, listening to how you live. I respect the architecture and the place. Nothing is left to chance, and everything revolves around luxurious simplicity with function first.

I draw the space plans, build the mood boards, and keep the project on track. Above all, I am an advocate for my clients, most of whom come back, and many of whom become friends.

My husband, Jim Colton (“JC”), partners with me on the business side of the studio: business operations, order and delivery management, technology and billing. JC brings more than 30 years of experience in business systems and customer experience, and he also practices real estate in the Bluffton and Okatie area.

We fell in love with the Lowcountry over a long weekend in Palmetto Bluff and now live full-time on Spring Island, where we have just completed an extensive renovation of our own marsh-front home.