Interior Design Portfolio

PORTfolio

Sage Charles  ·  2026
Table of Contents
Project 01 — Residential · Conceptual

Chez Jean

The residence reflects the Jean family's art-collecting, internationally rooted life in New York by way of South Africa. Its layout borrows from gallery architecture, built around a grid-informed framework. This merges the structure and boldness of city life with the softness and warmth of the nature surrounding Greenwich Village. The home treats its walls with gallery-level intention, alongside layered lighting, curved forms, rich textures, and natural materials.

Chez Jean mood reference — sunset field
Chez Jean mood reference — concrete breezeway
Chez Jean mood reference — looking up at towers
Chez Jean mood reference — curved concrete wall
Chez Jean mood reference — gallery walker
Chez Jean original floor plan
Original Floor Plan
Chez Jean primary bedroom render
Primary Bedroom
Chez Jean re-designed floor plan
Re-Designed Floor Plan
Chez Jean reflected ceiling plan
Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)
Project 02 — Yoga & Retreat · Conceptual

SLO Flow Studio

SLO Flow yoga studio deconstructs the idea of a traditional studio. Here, no one ever feels like just another guest passing through. It's the kind of unhurried pace that lets guests slow down, stay present, and move with real intention. At SLO Flow, you find yourself at a quiet retreat nestled under the beams of the skylights, experiencing the calm minimalism that surrounds you. Detach. Reconnect. SLO Flow.

SLO Flow studio layout
Studio Layout
SLO Flow reception and soaking tub
Reception & Skylight Tub
Materials — 2x4' Soft Box Light · Recessed Light · Skylight · Oak Paneling
Project 03 — Residential Studio · Conceptual

The Medina

Inspired by the eclectic colors and patterns of Marrakech's medina, this studio pairs layered patterns, warm jewel tones, and light-filled living into a home for a young artist. Creative inspiration and calm in her space are essential. The communal zones stay open, bright, and non-restrictive, while the primary bedroom and bathroom pull inward.

The Medina material reference — stone
The Medina reference — bathroom
The Medina mood reference — hand against sky
The Medina bubble diagram
Bubble Diagram
The Medina mood board
Mood Board
Project 04 — Hospitality · Conceptual

soh-LEH Resto

soh-LEH, or soleil, meaning sunlight in Creole, is a Haitian fusion restaurant. The space transforms into an immersive experience through rich color and layered texture that tells a story of culture. Booth seating, shared plates, and music let guests feel less like they're eating out, and more like they've been welcomed into a close friend's home.

soh-LEH storefront elevation
Elevation
soh-LEH floor plan
Floor Plan: Dining, Bar & W/C

Services

01

Concept Development

Before designing comes a story. I translate a client's lifestyle, references, and aspirations into a defined design direction through concept development. This includes establishing a mood board, materiality, and spatial narrative, a crucial first step in any design project.

02

Space Planning

A space only feels right when the layout works first. I develop floor plans that balance flow, proportion, and function, so every square foot serves the way the space will actually be lived in.

03

Product Sourcing

Whether from custom furnishings to finishing accents, every material and object is curated with intention. I source from vetted vendors and artisans to bring each concept to life within scope, budget, and timeline.

04

3D Rendering

Before a space is built or furnished, I produce photorealistic renderings that let clients see, refine, and approve the design with confidence. I catch what needs to change long before it's costly to change it.

Sage Charles portrait

About Me

My passion for interior design stems from a desire to create spaces that inspire comfort, warmth, and individuality. My design style blends warm contemporary aesthetics with rich texture and collected objects that balance function, feeling, and form. I focus on creating grounded, layered spaces that feel personal, artful, and effortlessly elevated while also keeping sustainability at the core of each design.

I aim to design environments that hold space for the story of all versions of you to be seen.

Sage Charles
Get in Touch

Let's design something.

sage.charles@lakaydesign.com