Luxury Living, Redesigned.
People are drawn to places where they feel charmed, enlivened and surrounded by elements that embrace them in beauty and design. Harbor House Design Studio, based in historic Charleston, SC, is a full service, high end design boutique firm that knows the pull of a such a place. We are experienced with the varied unique properties Charleston provides, from historic homes on the Battery to contemporary island estates. Harbor House offers our discerning clients a deeply personalized, professional, and creative interior design experience that is joyful and relaxed. We take care of the design process every step of the way, from initial design conception to the finishing touches, ready for you to move in as you would a luxury resort.
Reaching beyond the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Jennifer and Sara Ann have completed projects in other vibrant destination cities, from New York to Florida and beyond. Our extensive experience in top tier design firms, publishing and inspired travels bring a storied and compelling use of color, pattern, and artistry to our design projects.
Your home should not be a concept a designer has completed on repeat.
We believe your project should be precisely designed for you. A reflection of your history, your travels, brimming with what brings you to life. We embrace our client’s individuality and honor what is unique to you, the architecture of the space, and your project. In addition, we recognize the value of your precious time. With strategic and refined skill, the Harbor House team will handle not just the design, but the stress and logistics that accompany expertly designing and implementing fixtures and furnishings for your project.
The client’s desires, tastes, goals, and way of living are always the starting point, centering their dream home, their priorities, and their aesthetic. Through true collaboration and unwavering commitment, we provide clear direction and elevated inspiration, responding with energy, creativity, and professional precision to bring that vision to life.
Distinctively designed homes brought to life with contemporary comfort and bespoke beauty that is entirely you. Let us create and implement your dream property… all you have to do is bring your suitcase and champagne.
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Every piece, detail, and decision is chosen intentionally, not randomly. It suggests an editor’s eye—selecting, refining, and arranging so that everything has a reason to be there.
Harbor House Studios is a boutique, full-service interior design firm based in Charleston, specializing in elevated, livable luxury for discerning clients.
Founded by Jennifer and Sara Ann after a serendipitous meeting, the studio was born from an instant creative connection. Their shared vision and complementary strengths quickly grew into Harbor House Studios—a design partnership known for sophisticated spaces and a seamless client experience.
With decades of combined experience in high-end renovation, interior design, and new construction, Jennifer and Sara Ann bring big-city rigor to every project. Their background includes work with leading New York firms and brands such as Thom Filicia, Matthew Smyth, Hearst Publications, and HGTV. That pedigree shows up in the details: smart space planning, thoughtful architectural coordination, and interiors that feel collected—not contrived.
Harbor House Studios is built for busy, high-achieving clients who want a trusted partner. From concept to completion, the team manages everything—builders, trades, procurement, and installation—so projects move forward with clarity and calm. No drama. Just sleeves rolled up, decisive guidance, and interiors that look effortless and live beautifully—whether it’s a Charleston residence, a coastal escape, or a portfolio of homes across the country.
Jennifer V. McDermott & Sara Ann Rolfes Founders & Principal Designers