Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Interior Design Partner in Rhode Island
Founded in 2014, Blackbird Design Studio is a Rhode Island-based interior design firm led by Laurie Seubert, a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in financial services. Combining business acumen with creative vision, Laurie transitioned from banking and insurance to pursue her passion for interior design, earning a certificate from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2017. Our guiding principles emphasize creating personalized, accessible spaces that reflect each client's unique story while solving design challenges with budget-friendly solutions. We specialize in full-service design for new builds, renovations, and one-room projects, offering digital renderings to visualize outcomes before implementation.Our 'Style to Sell' program helps homeowners and real estate agents maximize property appeal, and our hourly consultation services cater to DIY enthusiasts. Through collaborative partnerships like the 2017 Rhode Island Home Show feature, we blend creativity and practicality to transform spaces for living, celebration, and connection. With a focus on accessibility, we serve clients regardless of project scale or budget, ensuring every home tells its story through thoughtful, functional design.
Services
Interior Design
Home Staging
Digital Renderings
Holiday Decor
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined financial and design expertise.
- Our team holds RISD-certified interior design qualifications.
- We provide personalized digital renderings for accurate visualization.
- Our 'Style to Sell' program boosts home marketability.
- We offer flexible hourly consultation services for DIY projects.
Services
Interior Design
We create personalized residential and commercial interiors combining aesthetics and functionality. Our process includes space planning, material selection, and furniture arrangement tailored to client lifestyles and budgets. With expertise in new builds and renovations, we deliver cohesive environments that reflect individual tastes while optimizing spatial efficiency and flow.
Home Staging
Our 'Style to Sell' program maximizes property appeal for faster sales at higher prices. We depersonalize and enhance spaces through strategic furniture placement, decluttering, and accent additions. Digital renderings help visualize transformations before implementation, helping homeowners and agents showcase properties' full market potential to prospective buyers.
Digital Renderings
We produce photorealistic 3D models to visualize design concepts before execution. This service shows material selections, color schemes, and furniture layouts in realistic settings. It aids decision-making by eliminating guesswork, ensuring functional designs meet aesthetic expectations for residential or commercial projects of any scale.
Holiday Decor
We create festive residential environments for holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Services include tablescape design, themed decor installation, and space styling that balances celebration with everyday functionality. Our approach incorporates family traditions while maintaining tasteful, inviting atmospheres that impress guests.
Design Consultation
Hourly design advice supports DIY projects through personalized recommendations. Available in-person or virtually, we review material selections, spatial arrangements, and project timelines. Flexible blocks from two to ten hours provide tailored expertise at key implementation stages, ensuring professional-quality outcomes for independent decorators.
People
Laurie Seubert
Owner & Principal Designer
Laurie transitioned from 30+ years in financial services to interior design after completing RISD's certificate program in 2017. Her business background informs budget-conscious solutions while her creative talents shape personalized spaces. She founded Blackbird Design Studio in 2014 to make professional design accessible to all homeowners.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service design for new builds, renovations, one-room projects, and hourly consultations. Our specialties include digital renderings, 'Style to Sell' staging, and holiday decor tailored to residential and commercial spaces.
How can you help sell my home faster?
Our 'Style to Sell' program uses strategic staging to highlight your property's strengths. By depersonalizing spaces and enhancing curb appeal, we help attract more buyers and potentially secure 10-20% higher offers.
Can you work with different design styles?
We specialize in creating personalized spaces that reflect clients' tastes. From modern minimalism to traditional comfort, our flexible approach adapts to your unique style preferences throughout Rhode Island homes.
Do you offer virtual design consultations?
Yes, our E-Design service provides two-hour virtual consultations for $247. This option works well for material selection reviews, furniture placement questions, or project progress check-ins from any location.
What payment options are available?
Current options include upfront payments for design blocks (5 hours for $547, 10 hours for $1,047) and project-specific agreements. We confirm payment terms during initial consultations based on service scope.
