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Risa Priestley dressed for her award reception

Risa B. Priestley

Founder, CEO Chief Designer

As the founder and CEO of Risa's Interiors, I'd like to thank you for viewing our website. With over 40 years experience in the interior design business, my fabulous staff and I understand how important it is to offer quality and luxurious furnishings with competitive prices and impeccable customer service. We are driven to give you individual and personal design consultation and our undivided attention for any of your design or remodel needs.

Risa's Interiors has been voted Best of Destin Home Furnishings for 3 years running as well as Best of Destin Interior Design Firm in 2016 and 2018. As the Chief Designer, I was honored to be the recipient of the 2017 Best of Destin Interior Designer. My talented and accomplished staff and I make a unique design experience which is unsurpassed. Our unique style and attention to detail separate us from all other furniture stores and design firms.

On behalf of my staff, I would like to personally invite you to enjoy our multiple services to make your home, commercial or investment property a showplace to remember!

Zoey

CEEO

Sophie

CEO - Greeter

Beverly Canady

Senior Designer

I have lived in Destin since 1994.. designing and decorating homes and condos all along the Emerald Coast.

Through the years I have developed many lasting relationships with my clients. I still work with clients today, on new and existing properties, that I met many years ago. Whether it is for that client, or the referral of a new client... they know I will take care of their needs, whether it be a small upgrade or a full furnishing job. I will work with you to get just the right look you want, or I can do the whole project for you. I am very comfortable working with you long distance to furnish your property. Whether it is for a replacement sleeper sofa or a complete furnishing.. I will do it for you.

Window Treatments are also my area of expertise. Whether you are needing Draperies, shutters, shades or blinds... I can do it all for you. I have local workrooms and installers.

I welcome the opportunity to make your home, second home, condo or rental property beautiful.

Kelly Brown

Designer

Kelly Brown’s desire for design started over 30 years ago, working with clients all along the Gulf Coast. His philosophy is simple, “Listen to the clients wants and needs, guide them through the design concept to express themselves, and help THEM create the space of their dreams.”

Kelly grew up locally, watching the panhandle of Florida turn into a vacationer’s paradise. With a passion for interior design, hyperfocus on attention to detail, an artistic flare, and an uncompromising drive for perfection, Kelly mastered a career doing what he loves! Over the years, Kelly has been a visual merchandiser, design consultant, showroom director and special events coordinator. Every effort, from going to market and purchasing for a showroom, to renovation of a condominium, or creating your coastal home, Kelly has kept the same passion. “Watching my client see their dream materialize in front of them, their joy, that is what drives me!”

Janna May

Designer

I've been in the design business most of my life create spaces for, "Who You are, What You Do in Your Home and for Whom". It's about YOU and your needs. Not everyone is born with the kind of intuitive feeling for the creative design process. We were made to help each other . With all the many design options available it can be quite confusing for many individuals. That's where I come in to take away the stress and create a space you dreamed of.

Real estate is one of life's most costly and personal investments and everyone wants to avoid costly design mistakes and create that perfect plan for you. My sincere goal is to put a smile on your face and give you the space you love! No matter if you need to just refresh your space, need a whole new renovation, or starting fresh with a new build, no job is too big or too small and what you put in the space matters. About 80% of my clients are out of states and they trust me to get the job done!

It's all about YOU and together I'll create that Perfect Space for YOU!

Maria Brown

Office Manager

Jenny Kellner

Purchasing Manager

Joseph Fullerton

Warehouse Manager

& Wagner Maia dos Santos

Warehouse

Risa's Interiors has been voted "Best in Destin" Home Furnishings for 3 years running as well as "Best in Destin" Interior Design Firm in 2016 and 2018. Chief Designer, Risa Priestly was voted the 2017 "Best in Destin" Interior Designer. The talented team and accomplished staff at Risa's Interiors make a unique design experience which is unsurpassed.

Our unique style and attention to detail separates us from all other furniture stores and design firms.

We provide interior design services, home furnishings, rental units to personal homes and full-service remodels.

We invite you to enjoy our multiple services to make your home, commercial or investment property a showplace to remember!

Drawing inspiration from the sand, sea, and sky, our coastal shabby interior design helps bring the tranquility of the beach right into your home.

We bring a design perspective that evokes a sense of easy, luxuriously understated living. Our coastal glam decor adds a variety of soft tones with relaxed and comfortable materials. Ocean palettes of blues, greens and turquoise add subtle, relaxing accents that balance our rich coastal design inspiration.

In addition to our large selection of coastal design furniture and decor, we provide full service, custom home remodeling; from custom bunks, flooring, painting, cabinets, tiles and more. We also do full line drapes, shutters and roller shades.