Your home should tell your story — beautifully, honestly, and without pretense. I create interiors that feel elevated yet easy, where every detail has purpose and every space invites you to exhale. With a focus on natural materials, layered textures, and timeless design, I help you create a home that feels as welcoming as it is refined — a place you’ll love living in every day.
lived-in INTERIOR DESIGN
Intentional interiors designed for how you truly live
for Spaces That Feel Effortless, Collected, and Completely You
With an eye for effortless balance and a love for natural materials, Flora James creates interiors that feel both grounded and refined. Based on the East Coast and serving clients near and far, Flora is known for her warm, layered approach — blending timeless design principles with an organic sense of comfort. Her work celebrates the beauty in everyday living, curating spaces that invite you to slow down, gather, and feel at home.
refined spaces rooted in comfort and ease
I'm flora james
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The flora james Experience
Your home is more than walls and furniture — it’s a reflection of your story and the moments that make everyday life meaningful. My role is to bring intention and beauty to every detail, creating spaces that feel collected, comfortable, and deeply personal. Together, we’ll design a home that looks effortless and feels entirely yours.
Every home tells a different story. We’ll begin with a design consultation to understand how you live, what inspires you, and how you want your space to feel. This helps me design interiors that not only reflect your aesthetic but support your lifestyle — creating balance, flow, and beauty in every room.
What to Expect
Discovery & Connection
My approach blends thoughtful design with a lived-in ease — balancing refined details with the natural rhythms of everyday life. Every space is curated with care, creating interiors that feel layered, timeless, and quietly beautiful. The result is a home that looks effortlessly pulled together, yet deeply personal.
Design with Heart & Intention
Your home should do more than photograph beautifully — it should hold your life with grace and function. Each design is created with intention, blending form and feeling to craft rooms that support how you move, gather, and rest. The result is a space that’s not only beautiful to look at, but meaningful to live in.
Spaces Meant to be Lived In
"Flora has such a gift for seeing beyond the surface — she designs spaces that truly feel like us. Every room feels intentional, layered, and effortlessly warm. Living in our home now feels peaceful and inspiring all at once — it’s everything we hoped for, and more."
paige & jeff
cottage coastal home in charleston
from the heart of clients
"Working with Flora was such a seamless and inspiring experience. She took the time to understand how we actually live and translated that into a home that feels both beautiful and functional. Every space tells a story — thoughtful, warm, and perfectly us."
nora & will
historic brownstone in boston
from the heart of clients
"Flora has an incredible eye for creating balance — every detail feels intentional without being overdesigned. Our home feels elevated but still lived-in, like it’s always been this way. She brought so much calm and clarity to the process, and the result feels like home in every sense."
sophie & Daniel
Contemporary lakehouse in asheville
from the heart of clients
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Flora James is based in Malibu, California, offering interior design services along the West Coast & beyond.
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