Sarah Barnard’s approach to designing for artists focuses on the home as a sanctuary for both creative production and personal restoration. As a WELL and LEED-accredited designer, she creates environments that support the specialized technical requirements of various artistic disciplines, from fine arts and sculpture to performing arts.

The studio helps transform residences into inspiring hubs that celebrate the creative spirit and serve as grounding retreats for reflection and rejuvenation.

Studio-Integrated Living: Dedicated, flexible zones for creative practice designed to transition seamlessly into the residential environment, allowing for focused production without compromising the home’s sanctuary.

Ergonomic Crafting & Performance Stations: Custom-height workbenches, adjustable seating, and sprung flooring technology for dancers and performing artists to support physical longevity and minimize strain.

Acoustic & Privacy Management: High-performance sound-dampening materials and spatial layouts that provide the necessary solitude for creative focus.

Color-Optimized & Natural Lighting: Strategic integration of natural light with high-color-rendering-index LED systems promotes accurate color perception for painters, illustrators, and fine artists.

Ventilation & Air Purification: Specialized air filtration and discreet exhaust systems designed to mitigate fumes from oils, resins, or solvents, helping to maintain a healthful environment for the artist and household.

Archival Storage & Specialized Racking: Custom-designed flat files, vertical canvas racks, and climate-controlled storage solutions to help protect delicate materials, textiles, and finished works from dust and UV exposure.

Gallery-Grade Presentation: Integrated hanging systems and high-quality accent lighting to display collections and works-in-progress.

Water-Ready Workspaces: High-durability, non-porous surfaces and integrated utility sinks for decorative artists, ceramicists, or printmakers.

Collaborative Design Process: Scheduling site visits and project milestones around the client’s exhibition cycles, performance schedules, or creative deadlines to help facilitate a low-stress experience.

Tactile Grounding: Natural textiles and varied textures provide a sensory counterbalance to digital or industrial creative tools.

Interactive Material Evaluation: The opportunity to personally engage with proposed finishes and textiles to ensure they meet the tactile and functional needs of the artist’s specific media.

Biophilic Creative Sparks: Incorporating views of nature, indoor greenery, and organic materials like solid wood and stone to provide a grounding mental environment that fosters inspiration.

Advocacy and Intermediary Services: The studio acts as a liaison with consultants and technical contractors to communicate artistic and aesthetic requirements throughout the design process.