Sarah Barnard Named Top Interior Design Expert

A quiet moment of recognition arrived this season. A national home design publication named Sarah a top interior design expert. It is an honor that reflects many years of thoughtful, careful work and the relationships that shaped it.

Annual expert lists highlight designers who are helping guide the field's direction. They consider the ability to create spaces that support wellbeing, the stewardship of natural materials, and the commitment to design that serves real people with real needs. Sarah’s work has long centered on these values. Her designs are meant to nurture, to include, and to restore. Sarah’s WELL and LEED credentials have guided her toward an approach that cares for both people and the planet. Her work celebrates nature, craft, artfulness, and compassion. She has been featured in publications like Architectural Digest, Mansion Global, and Business of Home, and each project has carried the same intention: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people who live in these spaces.

This year’s list includes many thoughtful voices from across the design world. Creatives like Brigette Romanek, Studio McGee, Joy Moyler, Bobby Berk, and Nicole Hollis stand alongside Sarah. It is a generous community of designers who care deeply about their craft.

For our clients and neighbors, this recognition is truly shared. Every project begins with someone opening their home and trusting us with their hopes, challenges, and daily rituals. Those stories shape each space. We are grateful for every collaborator and every person who has allowed us to be part of their world. 

We remain committed to creating spaces that support comfort, inclusivity, accessibility, and the natural world. These are the values that guide us, and they continue to shape the work we are doing now.

Those looking for a deeper look at recent design stories may enjoy visiting the gallery or blog. Anyone planning a new project for 2026 is invited to reach out. Sarah and the SBD team are grateful for the continued support that makes this work possible.

Sarah Barnard, WELL AP + LEED AP, is a leading designer of personalized, sustainable spaces that support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. She creates highly personalized, restorative spaces that are deeply connected to art and the preservation of the environment. An advocate for consciousness, inclusivity, and compassion in the creative process, Sarah has appeared in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Vogue, HGTV, and many other publications. In 2017, Sarah was honored as a “Ones to Watch” Scholar by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).