DESIGN & STYLE by SCHER STUDIO
STEPHANIE SCHER
MEET STEPHANIE -
OWNER - LEAD DESIGNER
Stephanie Scher is an interior designer with a foundation in fine arts and a career built on making, observing, and refining. She studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Columbus College of Art & Design, where she developed a strong point of view around composition, materiality, and craftsmanship—principles that continue to ground her work today.
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She began her career in New York City as a restoration artist, working hands-on with historic materials and finishes. That early experience instilled a deep respect for construction, proportion, and longevity—an understanding of how spaces age, how details hold up, and why quality matters.
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From there, Stephanie moved into visual merchandising and design for major home and fashion retailers, creating storefronts and directing teams responsible for visual storytelling and brand expression. This work sharpened her editorial eye and taught her how to communicate mood, hierarchy, and narrative through space.
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Her career then expanded into restaurant and hospitality design, where she worked closely with chefs to shape the entire dining experience. Her role extended well beyond the kitchen, encompassing spatial flow, lighting, tabletops, custom china, and overall concept and culinary development. Designing in this environment demanded precision and restraint—spaces had to perform flawlessly while delivering atmosphere and emotion around the food first.
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Travel continues to inspire Stephanie’s design perspective. Years spent sourcing furniture, textiles, and objects throughout Europe—including the South of France, Spain, Germany, and Belgium—refined her appreciation for pieces with history, patina, and purpose. Her work reflects a collected sensibility that values meaning over trend.
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Today, Stephanie is the Director of Creative + Strategy for Design & Style by Scher Studio, leading a collaborative interior design practice focused on luxury new builds, renovations, hospitality spaces, and brand environments. She partners closely with builders, developers, and real estate professionals, remaining involved from early planning through final installation to ensure the finished space holds together.
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Stephanie is known for interiors that feel confident, layered, and eclectic slow spaces where classic design, elevated materials, and an eclectic point of view come together without pretense
Meet the team:
SHELLEY MARTIN DESIGN INC.
Shelley Martin has been a visionary and an integral part of our design process. Her attention to detail and easy-going nature lets her take away much of the stress associated with most construction and design projects. She is one who makes the details come together. There isn’t a problem she can’t solve. She loves helping create unique spaces for clients and she has a knack for anticipating everyone’s needs. Shelley makes sure the styling details are on trend and most importantly functional for the clients. Shelley partners with D&S on remote residential projects.