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DawnElise Interiors International
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, DawnElise Interiors is an award-winning, full-service interior design studio creating art-informed, highly personalized residences throughout South Florida, the Florida Keys, and selected destinations beyond. Founded by principal designer Dawn Elise Hamilton, the studio specializes in significant residences, waterfront homes, new construction, and substantial renovations. Each project is professionally led from concept through installation, combining a sophisticated curatorial eye with thoughtful space planning, custom detailing, and an emphasis on livable luxury. The studio takes on a limited number of comprehensive projects, allowing every residence to receive a deeply considered and highly tailored design experience. Taking on a limited number of commissions each year, DawnElise Interiors provides a polished, professionally led, white-glove experience from initial concept through purchasing and installation. Each residence is thoughtfully composed around its architecture, setting, and the way its owners genuinely live. The result is livable luxury: sophisticated, distinctive interiors that balance elegance with comfort, function, and a meaningful sense of place.
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My dream material or product to work with
Exceptional modern and contemporary fine art. I enjoy using art as the impetus and inspiration for an entire design, allowing it to influence the palette, furnishings, materials, and mood of a space. My perspective is shaped not only by my degree in art history and early museum experience, but also by my continuing involvement in the contemporary art world as a collector, museum supporter, and active participant in exhibitions, art fairs, galleries, and artist communities. I love integrating meaningful artwork so it feels essential to the composition rather than added as a finishing touch. The right piece can give a home emotional depth, cultural resonance, and a truly distinctive identity. I love working with collectors.
My favourite hack as an interior designer
Mix truly high-end pieces with well-chosen mid-priced finds. A room does not need every item to be expensive to feel luxurious. I encourage clients to devote more of the budget to the pieces they use every day, such as a beautifully made, exceptionally comfortable sofa. Items that are primarily decorative can often be sourced more economically. Thoughtful editing and knowing where quality matters most are what make the entire room feel elevated.
The one thing I always tell my clients
Never skimp on skilled labor. The best craftspeople know the value of their work, and their expertise is worth the investment. A great installer can make a modestly priced material look exceptional, while poor installation can ruin even the most exquisite product. If the budget is tight, I would rather find a beautiful material at a better price than compromise on the person installing it.
Trend I love and one I avoid
I love that homes are becoming more thoughtful, healthy and supportive of how people actually live. Good design should enhance well-being, simplify daily routines and provide comfort, not merely look beautiful. I avoid rooms designed primarily for social media, where every recognizable trend is included but the result feels impersonal and impractical. A home should serve the people living in it, not perform for an audience.
