Grit & Ash I Designs

Interior
Design

Neutral living room interior design featuring layered textures, patterned drapery panels, striped accent chair, woven coffee table, and soft blue and green accents by Central Maryland interior design studio Grit & Ash Designs.
bathroom design
accessorized dining room

Thoughtfully designed homes tailored to the way you live.

Grit & Ash Designs is a full-service interior design studio serving Howard, Carroll, Montgomery, and surrounding Central Maryland areas. We specialize in renovations, new construction, kitchen and bath design, furnishings, and project management tailored to the way you live.

From initial concepts to final installation, our team guides clients through every step of the process — creating thoughtful, functional spaces while helping eliminate overwhelm and costly mistakes.

With nearly two decades of experience and a trusted network of contractors and vendors, we create homes that feel timeless, personal, and beautifully collected.

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Beautiful spaces designed for real life.

At Grit & Ash Designs, we create thoughtfully designed homes tailored to the way you live. From renovations and kitchen design to furnishings and styling, our team guides clients through every step of the process with a focus on functionality, comfort, and timeless design.

We believe great design should feel personal — blending beauty with practical living to create spaces that feel collected, elevated, and uniquely yours.

Custom navy coffee bar with floating wood shelves and beverage refrigerator
Custom bathroom renovation featuring a warm wood double vanity, matte black plumbing fixtures, quartz countertops, modern sconces, and black framed mirrors by Central Maryland interior design studio Grit & Ash Designs.

Our Services

We offer thoughtful design support tailored to the scope of your project — from full renovations and kitchen & bath design to furnishing updates and in-home consultations. Our process starts with an in home design or phone consultation, where we discuss all of your needs and wishes for your space. 

 

FULL SERVICE

For renovations, new construction, and fully furnished spaces requiring comprehensive design support from concept to installation.

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN

Thoughtful layouts, cabinetry, finish selections, and contractor collaboration tailored to both beauty and function.

DESIGN REFRESH

Perfect for clients updating a single space with furnishings, styling, paint, lighting, and finish selections.

IN HOME DESIGN CONSULTATION

A focused walk-through with professional guidance for layout, finishes, paint colors, furnishings, or next steps.

"BEAUTIFUL DESIGN
SHOULD FEEL
AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS."

Kitchen renovation
Custom kitchen renovation with white oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, blue tile backsplash, and modern lighting in Central Maryland
Luxury bathroom renovation mood board featuring warm wood vanity cabinetry, black shower fixtures, textured tile, ribbed glass shower panels, and curated neutral finishes by Central Maryland interior design studio Grit & Ash Designs.
Four-step bathroom renovation process showing before condition, design concept rendering, in-progress installation, and completed custom bathroom reveal.

OUR PROCESS

 

Thoughtful, collaborative design from concept to completion.

01 — Discovery

We begin with an in-home consultation to learn about your space, lifestyle, goals, and project priorities.

02 — Design & Selections

From layouts and cabinetry to furnishings and finishes, we curate every detail with beauty and function in mind.

03 — Project Coordination

We collaborate with contractors, vendors, and trades to help keep your project moving smoothly.

04 — Installation & Styling

The final layer — bringing your space together with furnishings, styling, and thoughtful finishing touches.

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