Modern living room with beige walls, a built-in fireplace, and contemporary furniture. There's a gray armchair with a pillow, a dark blue velvet sofa, a coffee table with decorative bowls, and a vase of orange flowers. A painting with abstract pink, black, and blue colors is on the wall, and a stylish ceiling light fixture hangs from the ceiling.

About the Studio

For over two decades, Elms Interior Design has designed homes of artful sophistication and casual elegance for Boston’s most discerning clients. From historic properties to new construction homes, Elms ID specializes in full-scope renovations characterized by inspired touches that are crisp, richly detailed, and customized to the client’s personal style—and the home’s authentic story.

“A well-designed home can be both functional and beautiful, travel-inspired yet grounded, elegant yet unpretentious,” says founder and owner Dee Elms. “Your home should feel comfortable and familiar, a space where you love spending time.”

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MEET THE FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL

Dee Elms

Dee Elms is renowned in the Boston design community for thoughtful residential designs that reflect the owner’s style and story. Balancing contemporary and classical elements with tasteful touches that capture the home’s soul and spirit, Dee brings a blend of artistry, creative thinking, and genuine enthusiasm to her work that has led to long-standing relationships with both partners and clients. Her design firm was named Best of Boston 2025 and her work has been featured in regional and national publications. Dee’s home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which she recently renovated, was the cover feature in New England Home. She resides there with her husband and three children.

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Design Process

As an award-winning, full-service interior design firm, Elms Interior Design can help you enjoy the process of designing your home. 

 The first step is to schedule an initial phone call with us so we can hear more about your project and get to know you. We listen attentively to understand your personal style and gather insights that will inform both design and functionality. We share inspiration boards, brainstorm ideas, and discuss the next steps.

 In our selection and planning phase, we develop a comprehensive design, including unique finishes, fabrics, custom furnishings, lighting, and artwork sourced to define and elevate your space.

 Our experienced team helps guide and narrow choices, manage the budget, and coordinate with contractors and artisans to make the design process seamless. Dee works on all creative aspects of each project, so you can rest assured that the creative forces that initially drew you to Elms ID will continue throughout your project. 

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Testimonials

SPACES THAT ARTFULLY INSPIRE

“I have worked with Elms Interior Design on two amazing projects in succession over the past five years. Dee and her team excel in understanding each client's personal style and lifestyle needs - making each home as unique as the clients’. EID’s mastery of balancing form and function results in spaces that artfully inspire and improve versatility, utility, and flow. Never forgetting that a home is to be lived in and enjoyed, EID has an innovative approach to how each carefully chosen piece contributes to the project’s overall scope. EID’s ability to assemble and manage a team of tradesmen who execute their vision with equal parts professionalism and craftsmanship has made each of my projects effortless. Every step of the way, I felt listened to, understood, and valued by the EID team and confident that the relationship and process would result in the best possible space for me.”

WORKING WITH DEE & HER TEAM WAS A TRUE PRIVILEGE

“During its construction phase, I hired Dee to decorate my new condo in a gutted brownstone. In addition to the décor, she assisted with space planning, lighting, and other construction-related issues. I felt very secure having Dee at the helm of the design. Dee held weekly meetings at her office, presenting many options for inspiration, fabrics, layout, etc. A lot of work went into these meetings, and Dee and her team kept the pace. Her attention to detail and her team’s ability to execute were impeccable. Dee’s professionalism and creativity, in my opinion, are the key to her success as an interior designer. She truly loves what she does, and that, combined with her easy manner and sense of humor, made the process so enjoyable. The result speaks for itself. We have a beautiful, warm home and a pleasure to live in.”

TALENTED, PROFESSIONAL & SERVICE-ORIENTED

“After living in the same home in the suburbs of Boston for 20 years, I decided to move to the city. I knew leaving so much behind would be difficult, so I needed to find someone to help create a beautiful, warm, livable space. Enter Elms Interior Design. The minute I met Dee, I knew I wanted to work with her. Her gallery is perfection, and she is incredibly gifted and talented. The Elms Design Team is talented, professional, and service-oriented. While everyone is incredibly warm and easy to work with, they’re there to get the job done. I love my space in Boston and would highly recommend this design group.”

ELMS INTERIOR DESIGN IS A DREAM TEAM

“Working with Dee and her outstanding team was truly a wonderful experience. They became our "Dream Team".

Their expertise, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail are unmatched. And we are hard to please! Dee's standards and remarkable passion for her work made us feel the trust necessary for a "turnkey" situation.

We are forever grateful, and completely satisfied.”

A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF EXCELLENCE

“We have worked with Elms three times. The first was an apartment in Boston over ten years ago. The second was a "refresh" of our Boston apartment about two years ago. Our most recent project with them was a home on the Cape. They spent enough time upfront to understand us, what we liked, and what we wanted the final product to be like.

Their great vision becomes clear when you see the final product come together. Dee and her team worked well as a team with our contractors. Our contractor and architect both loved them and appreciated their willingness to listen. It turned out to be a very effective team. The process is fun; you will get value from a great final product.”

EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS

“We highly recommend the team at Elms Interior Design! My husband and I have different styles, and Elms ID worked so hard to help merge our tastes, guide us in selecting smart updates to our space, and ultimately provide us with an amazing home. They took a generic contractor-renovated space and turned it into something extremely special and very much "us." They came to us with unique ideas and seamlessly handled all aspects of the project. Dee and her team have impeccable taste, and I completely trust their judgment. All of their subcontractors and vendors were top-notch. The finished product well-exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't be happier.”

TRUE PROFESSIONALISM & COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT

“I have had the pleasure of working with Elms on several projects over the past five years. I am a project manager representing a client that has hired Dee and her team to decorate multiple residences. They are wonderful to work with! They are very focused on detail; they are flexible and creative designers. We have had many design challenges over the years; they always follow through and develop wonderful ideas. Our client recently moved to a beautiful home where they asked Elms to blend new and existing furniture. They met the challenge and created a fantastic home!

I'm looking forward to working with them on the next project!”

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Living room with a white fireplace, a round mirror, wall sconces, a beige sofa with patterned pillows, a side table with decorative items, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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