The studio

A personal point of view

Spaces with soul.
Design with purpose.

Thoughtful interiors.
An unmistakable sense of you.

Meet Allison
Allison Rasmus in a materials showroom.
Allison RasmusFounder & principal designer

Meet the founder

A little intuition.
A lot of intention.

Allison has had a passion for self-expression through art and design from a young age.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, she’s a Boston girl at heart. Now based in Northern Virginia, she works with clients nationwide.

After graduating with a B.A. in Interior Design from East Carolina University, her work took her from residential interiors in Rhode Island to kitchen and bath design in Northern Virginia, and on to healthcare and dental design.

She has always seen the world differently, imagining what a space could become. As the founder of a woman-owned design studio, Allison brings that curiosity to every project — and a belief that everyone deserves to be surrounded by beauty, at home or at work.

Explore our work

Our point of view

More than how
a space looks.
How it feels.

We believe that your space should embody your unique goals and personality.

For Allison, design is all around us. Everyone is affected by their interior surroundings. Our work begins with understanding the people who will use a space, and the feeling they want to find there.

Rasmus Interiors — Healing by Design
Arched display shelves with pale ceramic vessels above a tan leather bench.

Studio notes

A feeling for
the details.

A glimpse into the work behind a space: sourcing furniture, exploring materials, and bringing a palette together to share with a client.

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The search for the right details

A glimpse of furniture sourcing and the materials that shape a project.

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A palette, made tangible

Materials and samples are gathered, boxed and wrapped for a client.

Our approach

From the first idea
to the final detail.

Creating a space can feel like a big undertaking. We guide you through each step, helping you understand what comes next and feel confident in the decisions along the way.

01

Project Initiation + Onboarding

We begin by getting everyone aligned from day one — establishing communication, understanding the project team, coordinating with the general contractor, and creating a clear foundation for the design process ahead.

02

Visioning

This is where we uncover the feeling behind the space. We explore inspiration, understand your goals and your patients, and develop the creative vision that will guide the project.

03

Schematic Design

We begin translating the vision into the physical space — exploring layouts, flow, and the overall design direction so you can start seeing how the experience will come together.

04

Design Development

This is where the space begins to take shape. We refine materials, lighting, finishes, and design details to create a cohesive environment that feels intentional from every angle.

05

Design Deck + Construction Document Preparation

Once the design is finalized, we translate everything into a coordinated design package that gives the construction team the information they need to bring the vision to life.

06

Construction Coordination

We stay involved as the design moves from paper to reality — answering design questions, coordinating with the construction team, and helping protect the original vision throughout the build.

Let’s create something meaningful

A space that feels
entirely yours.

Every good project begins with a conversation.