The Art of Interpretation
Led by Sherrell Neal, the studio brings together creative intuition, technical expertise, and a deep respect for how our clients live. With a background shaped by hands-on experience in the field, we approach each project with clarity and care, listening closely, refining with intention, and translating every detail into a home that feels effortless and lasting. We guide our clients with confidence as we draw from our vast knowledge of how a home is built and why every detail matters.
What emerges is purposeful, never forced, and always true to the people it was meant for.
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Founder & Principal Designer
Sherrell Neal is the founder and principal of Sherrell Design Studio, a Houston-based interior design firm known for creating timeless, livable homes that reflect the rhythms of everyday life. Guided by her passion for harmony and precision, Sherrell brings a rare combination of artistic vision and practical insight to projects across the country, honoring how her clients live while elevating the spaces they call home.
Her approach is rooted in a deep understanding of how comfort and beauty intertwine. Through years of applied experience working firsthand with her family’s remodeling business, Sherrell developed an early appreciation for craftsmanship, proportion, and the emotional resonance of a well-designed space. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from The Art Institute of Houston and is an Allied Member of ASID, a reflection of her ongoing commitment to excellence and connection within the design community.
Sherrell’s design sensibility is deeply influenced by family, tradition, and a sense of place that shapes the meaning of home.Her work reflects a sophisticated mix of old and new, marked by thoughtful restraint, refined detail, and an intuitive sense of balance. Her thoughtful, process-driven approach has earned her the trust of long-standing clients who return time and again, drawn to her integrity, insight, and enduring style.
Since founding Sherrell Design Studio in 2016, Sherrell’s work has been widely recognized throughout the design industry. She was named a House Beautiful Next Wave Designer and a Luxe Interiors + Design Next In Design recipient, and her expert insight and award-winning projects have been highlighted by respected publications including Architectural Digest, HGTV, The Wall Street Journal, and Cosmopolitan, among others.
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Project Coordinator
With over a decade of experience in both residential and commercial design, Christie Rodriguez brings a thoughtful, service-oriented mindset to her role as Project Coordinator at Sherrell Design Studio. Since joining the team in 2024, she has quickly become an essential part of the studio’s day-to-day operations, serving as the key liaison between clients, trades, vendors, and the studio's purchasing team.
From weekly updates to scheduling, preparing, and planning for installations, Christie is known for her steady presence and meticulous approach. She streamlines every phase of a project, translating creative vision into coordinated action and ensuring the design process unfolds smoothly for every client the studio serves.
Christie holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Texas State University. She began her career in Austin, Texas, working with boutique residential design studios before transitioning to a commercial architecture firm, where she managed projects ranging from hospitality to education-based environments, including a large-scale project for Austin Independent School District.
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Dream It
Every home begins with a conversation. We listen closely to your vision and learn how you live, so we can design with intention from the very start. Through collaborative meetings and site visits, we begin mapping out the experience of your home, grounding every idea in purpose and possibility.
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Design It
This is where creativity finds structure and your vision takes shape. We craft a design plan tailored to your needs, refine every detail with care, and manage each phase throughout the process. From procurement to project coordination, our team brings order to a complex journey, guiding trades, tracking progress, and ensuring every element is both beautiful and built to last.
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Install It
Welcome home! Here, the result of every carefully made decision is revealed. Furnishings are delivered, bookshelves are styled, art is placed, and window treatments are hung. We don’t simply finish a room. We set the tone for how it’s meant to be lived in. All you need to do is turn the key and step inside.