Henley Design

Henley Design is a full-service interior design studio with locations in Salem, Massachusetts, and New London, New Hampshire. Our team of experienced designers specializes in both residential and commercial interior design services, tailoring our approach to meet the unique needs of each client. With projects ranging from decorating to full-scale renovations and new construction, we collaborate with the best available artisans, craftsmen, contractors, builders, and design professionals to bring each of our projects to life.

Our Services

At Henley Design, we offer a comprehensive range of interior design services, including:

• Space planning and layout
• Furniture, fabric, and finish selection
• Custom furniture design
• Lighting design
• Kitchen and bathroom design
• Color consultation
• Art and accessory selection
• Project management and coordination

Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that every project is executed with precision, creativity, and attention to detail. From initial consultation to final installation, we work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and functional requirements.

Sarah Henley, Principal Designer and Founder

Sarah Henley brings over a decade of professional interior design experience to her work, which is influenced by the years she spent in New England and the Bay Area. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in Art History and Studio Art from Dartmouth College and studied Interior Design at UC Berkeley's Extension Program. Before establishing her own design studio, Sarah was a Senior Designer at Anyon Design in San Francisco. Sarah's past residential work includes projects in Manhattan, Memphis, Sonoma, Tahoe, Oakland, and San Francisco, as well as throughout New England. Her past commercial clients include a boutique hotel in wine country, a wine tasting room in San Francisco, and a law firm in the Boston Seaport. Sarah never tires of the creative challenges that come with each new project and enjoys tailoring her design process to the individual needs of each client.

Abbey Durkin, Studio Director and Senior Designer

Abbey Durkin is responsible for sourcing and design development at Henley Design. As Studio Director, Abbey also manages vendor relationships and our Salem Design Studio. Abbey has a wonderful sense of design and the ability to source unique and special product for each of our projects. She has an easygoing personality and demonstrates a natural ability to anticipate clients' needs. Prior to joining Henley Design, Abbey spent three years at Restoration Hardware's corporate headquarters in Corte Madera, California, where she oversaw the design of decor products across the company's Baby & Child and Teen brands. She also operated her own jewelry design business from her houseboat in Sausalito. Abbey studied Jewelry Design at the Fashion Institute of America and the Gemological Institute of America, and studied Interior Design at UC Berkeley's Extension Program.

Taylor Trew, Associate Designer

Taylor Trew joined Henley Design as an Associate Designer in 2023, as one of the latest additions to the team. She holds a bachelor's degree in Art History and Visual Arts from Emory University, and a master's degree in Interior Design from Suffolk University. Her professional experience includes design positions at multiple Boston area interior design firms as well as freelance and design work of her own. Her extremely strong technical background paired with her unparalleled enthusiasm for leading residential design projects make her an invaluable asset to our team.

Kara Solito, Junior Designer

Kara Solito's strong design education began at the University of Rhode Island where she studied Textiles, Merchandising, Design, and Visual Arts, followed by a foreign study in Florence Italy in Interior and Product Design, and finally New York School of Interior Design's Certificate Program in Interior Design. Her professional background includes positions at Wayfair, Winston Flowers, and Decorist, an e-design platform. Kara brings excellent communication and project management skills to her projects at Henley Design, and always tackles challenges with a smile on her face. As Junior Designer, Kara focuses on ensuring projects run smoothly across all vendor and trade partners.

Carly Alperin, Design Assistant

Carly Alperin assists all aspects of our design projects from start to finish, and also ensures our Salem Design Studio runs smoothly. She holds a business degree from Franklin and Marshall College and is presently studying Interior Design at the Boston Architectural College. Similar to Kara, Carly's corporate background at Wayfair gave her many project management and organizational skill sets that inform her work at Henley Design. Carly is a "yes" person and loves to tackle spreadsheets as much as she enjoys the world of interior design.

Katie Reid, Design Assistant

Katie Reid joined Henley Design as a Design Assistant in the Fall of 2023, during a time of pivotal growth and transition for our studio. She holds a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design and is presently studying Interior Design at the Boston Architectural College. Katie's background in fine arts and her passion for design make her a valuable addition to our team. She assists with all aspects of our design projects from start to finish.