Kelly Cappio Interior Design is a Charlotte, North Carolina–based residential design studio specializing in bright, elegant interiors that balance beauty with everyday livability. Founded in 2023, the firm takes a layered, intuitive approach—blending styles, textures, and influences to create spaces that feel both elevated and effortlessly functional.

Kelly believes great design is less about rigid formulas and more about discovery. Each project evolves organically—often beginning with a single “hero” element, whether a fabric, rug, or piece of art, and building outward to create a cohesive and highly personal result. The outcome is a home that feels curated, not contrived—timeless, comfortable, and deeply reflective of how her clients live.

As a mother of three and an avid entertainer, Kelly brings a practical lens to her work. She understands that a well-designed home must do more than look beautiful—it must support the rhythms of daily life. Her interiors are designed to withstand everything from busy mornings to lively dinner parties, seamlessly marrying form and function.

Originally from Virginia, Kelly earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and a master’s degree from The George Washington University. Her global perspective has been shaped by extensive travel and time living abroad in Spain and Australia. In 2017, she relocated from Washington, DC to Charlotte, where she now lives with her husband, their three children, and two poodles..