Asheville-based Interior Design

Here, homes are treasures.

Tamara Gavin is an interior designer in Asheville, NC. She has worked for award-winning architecture and interior design firms throughout her career and has 20 years of experience designing residences and commercial spaces in New York City, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Western North Carolina, and beyond. Tamara holds a BS in Interior Design from the University of Minnesota and has been certified by the Council for Interior Design Qualification since 2008. Tamara is conscientious and approachable when it comes to designing for others, and is interested in tradition, culture, and legacy.

A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a multicolored short-sleeve top, dark pants, and beige high heels, is smiling and holding rolled construction drawings, standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence and vintage wall with graffiti.

Stunning presentations that prioritize creativity and problem-solving.

Established in 2014, our mission is to provide genuine and authentic designs that celebrate our architectural heritage, uphold fundamental design principles, and embrace a modern aesthetic.

  • We view homes as lasting sanctuaries that nurture individuals, solve challenges, and enhance the culture of a community.

  • We prioritize warmth, depth, and beauty in every space.

  • We strive to imbue spaces with significance, invigorate the senses, and enhance daily routines to positively impact lives.

  • Will the house we build today stand proud in three hundred years? We believe it will.

Services we offer

Consultation Consultation
Consultation

See your home through the eyes of an expert with a 60-minute in-home design consultation. Let us evaluate your space and offer tailored advice on layout, colors, furnishings, and decor. You receive a detailed recap summarizing key insights and next steps, helping you avoid costly mistakes and confidently realize a cohesive, sophisticated design solution.

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Design Mini

Looking for expert guidance to kickstart your project effectively? A Design Mini is an ideal option for homeowners embarking on home updates in stages or within a budget. For those constructing a new home, a Design Mini can assist in harmonizing all ideas into a unified vision. This service allows you to experience the initial design stages alongside a skilled designer, culminating in a stunning design concept presentation.

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Interior Design Room Package

Allow us to carefully look at each architectural detail of a space, from color to built-in features to hardware selection and furniture layout. You will receive comprehensive drawing packages, storyboards, 3D renderings, specifications, and more. This service is ideal for remodeling, updates, or new home construction, providing your contractor with all necessary design execution materials. It is commonly combined with our Furnishings & Decor service.

Contact us.

tamara@themadehome.com

Asheville, North Carolina

View fullsize Often my clients will come to me with a number of ideas, uncertain about which ones will work for them and their specific space. Many of my presentations have various options so that they can select the best design for them. There is so much value in
View fullsize A rendering of a nordic stove for a homesteader in Wyoming. This is a new-build home that is "off-the-grid," and the client reached out to me to design the home so that it feels like a true Swedish cottage.
View fullsize Love this wallpaper we installed in a bath in downtown Asheville.
View fullsize A rendering of a custom built-in at the entry of a home in north Asheville. The clients reached out for help because this area of their home was difficult to design around. It was an odd "dead zone" and to make it more challenging, there wa
View fullsize Design Board: Design concept for updating an existing island for a project in Asheville, NC.
View fullsize Design concept for an outdoor living space in Black Mountain, NC.
View fullsize A design concept for the design of a new-build guest cottage in Wyoming, inspired by summer houses in Sweden.
View fullsize Some renderings from a design concept for a kitchen remodel in Hendersonville, NC.
View fullsize Detailed drawing sets are how we communicate our designs to make implementation efficient and accurate.
View fullsize Design Board: A chic and elegant bedroom design in Asheville.
View fullsize Design Board: Concept for a dining room in a historic home in the Montford neighborhood, Asheville.
View fullsize A few exterior drawings of a little summer cottage in Wyoming.
View fullsize Design Board: A bedroom coffee nook, Asheville, NC.
View fullsize Design Board: Cabinetry concept for maximizing the space in a condo in downtown Asheville.
View fullsize A rendering of a fireplace design concept for a home in Hendersonville.
View fullsize Design Board: Concept for a home office and art room in a new build home in Brevard, NC.