at studio 918

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Studio 918 is built on a simple premise:
Great design is strategic, specific, and adds value.

With over a decade of award-winning experience across a wide range of project types, I bring the rigor and range of a full-scale practice with the focus and accountability that only comes from working directly with the person responsible for the outcome.

I believe the best designs start with a clear purpose and end with something that genuinely works — for the people in the space and the business behind it. The aesthetic is the outcome, not the starting point. The result is design that reflects your goals, resonates with your culture, and delivers on the investment.

As a registered interior designer, I lead every phase from concept through construction, coordinating vendors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure the vision is fully realized.

Matt Elliott

Principal, Interior Designer

Black and white portrait of a young man with dark hair, smiling, wearing a dark sweater, sitting at a table with hands clasped on the surface. 
Photo by Austin Joffe

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Don’t see what you’re looking for on our services page? - Just ask!

    We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • North Carolina Registered Interior Designers are educated, experienced, and certified to guide you through the design and construction process. Like other building professionals, we produce sealed permit drawings and are responsible for the Health, Safety and Welfare of the those who inhabit our spaces.

  • We understand your investment and want to partner with you to get the most out of it. Our client experience is what you would expect at large design firm with the flexibility and attention of one person dedicated to your success.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent proposal with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.