About

Dawn Gepfert

A Principal-Led Design Studio for Clients Who Want Expertise at Every Step

Imagine choosing a boutique studio where your home is guided by a seasoned expert, not a rotating team. For clients who want thoughtful design, architectural intelligence, and calm leadership throughout a complex project, working directly with me offers a level of clarity and confidence that larger firms simply can’t replicate.

Your home is a major investment. Your next chapter deserves to be handled with precision.

Dawn P. Gepfert of Dawn P. Gepfert Design in a black blazer and pearl necklace, a luxury interior architect and designer serving Fairfield County CT and Charlotte NC.

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What I Believe About Design

Great design is not just beautiful — it simplifies your life, supports your routines, and gives you a sense of ease the moment you walk in the door. My work is rooted in creating interiors that feel:

intentional
gracious,
timeless
No trends.
No formulas.
Just thoughtful spaces shaped around how you live.

Whether you're designing a luxury new build, planning a major renovation, or reimagining how your home supports the season you're stepping into, my goal is always the same:

To make the experience seamless, organized, and deeply considered.

Why Clients Choose to Work With Me

With more than 30 years in high-end interior design, interior architecture, and residential construction, I bring a rare combination of creative vision, technical fluency, and project leadership to every home I design.

Clients value working with me because:

I personally guide each project from concept to completion — no handoffs, no dilution of vision.

I collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and builders so the design is executed with precision.
I anticipate challenges early, offering informed solutions before they become costly issues.
I merge aesthetics with functionality, ensuring your home works as beautifully as it looks.
I bring calm, clarity, and direction to every step of the process.

My clients lead full, demanding lives.
They want a designer who elevates their home while simplifying the journey.

Dawn P. Gepfert of Dawn P. Gepfert Design walking across a city crosswalk in a leopard coat and sunglasses during a branding shoot.

My Background

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture, a foundation that shaped my understanding of how structure, space, and daily life intersect. As an NCIDQ-certified designer, I meet the highest standards of professional competency, including building codes, life safety, and technical detailing.

For six years, I served as an item writer and reviewer for the NCIDQ examination, contributing to the very standards that guide our industry. That experience shaped the rigor, depth, and clarity I bring to each project — from early planning to installation.

Before founding Dawn P. Gepfert Design, I worked in commercial design and construction, where detailed coordination, documentation, and project management were essential. That technical foundation informs my residential work today, allowing me to:

navigate complex renovations
guide clients through architectural decisions
collaborate seamlessly with contractors
translate design intent into reality

With studios in Fairfield County, Connecticut and Charlotte, North Carolina, I serve clients locally and through select remote projects nationwide.

The Heart of My Work

I don’t just want your home to look beautiful.
I want it to feel like a place where:

life flows more easily
hosting feels effortless
the rooms work the way you need them to
the environment rises to support the season you’re entering

Beautiful homes matter — but homes that support you are transformative.

That is what thoughtful design makes possible.I