Rory Everitt Design: An Interior Design Practice Built on Craft, Care, and Lived Experiences

An interior design practice rooted in personal service and the art of the craft rather than corporate scale is what defines Rory Everitt Design, an Oregon-based interior design studio founded by Rory Everitt just over a year ago. Operating as a solo-member firm, the studio reflects a deliberate choice to prioritize depth and care over volume, offering clients a direct, collaborative partnership with the designer at every stage of the design project.  

Rory Everitt Design positions itself as a full-service interior design firm, helping clients to maximize the use of space, rooted in contemporary simplicity. It provides a plethora of services designed to support clients from ideation to execution. “We guide them through construction and remodeling, decor selection, floor plan layouts, and procurement and installation,” he explains. 

Everitt’s entry into interior design was shaped by a lifetime of creative exposure and problem-solving. Raised by a mother who was both a visual artist and a guidance counselor, he grew up in spaces treated as evolving canvases. “She was always interested in beautifying our environment,” Everitt recalls, noting that creativity and empathy were inseparable in her worldview. That influence stayed with him, even as his professional path initially led elsewhere.

Before founding his studio, Everitt built a career in software and engineering, working in UI/UX-focused roles at creative software companies. Designing digital environments sharpened his understanding of how people interpret visual cues and interact with their surroundings. “I was designing in pixels for functional needs,” he says, “and now I’m doing it in the physical realm.” To him, that transition revealed itself as less of a departure than a continuation in the creative world.  

The true catalyst for Rory Everitt Design came after relocating to Eugene, Oregon. Everitt and his wife undertook a major remodel, followed by the design and construction of a house built from the ground up. His wife, he says, was his first client. From researching and selecting materials and lighting to creating moments of joy through heated flooring and vivid wallpaper, the home became an immersive education. 

For client interactions, he doesn’t lead with predecided expectations.“I don’t come in with all the answers,” Everitt explains. “I guide a process and we co-create.” According to Everitt, his approach is collaborative and highly personal, shaped by the reality of having navigated construction decisions, budget constraints, and long-term use firsthand.

Keeping functional design at the core of his work, every detail, he notes, is considered through the lens of daily use. “It’s about the experience of practical ease within the unique rhythms of daily life,” he says. 

He highlights a previous project that drew directly on his engineering background and emphasis on empathy. Working with a client who uses a wheelchair and has limited finger dexterity, Everitt recalls redesigning a primary bathroom and home entry to address mobility and safety. “I designed the space that would promote accessibility through adequate clearances, mindful plumbing fixtures, light switches, shelf location, grab bars, and wrapping under-counter plumbing to avoid injuries. This is especially important to consider at night, when the client may be tired and navigating instinctively,” he explains. 

More recently, Everitt worked on a residential project for retired educators relocating to Oregon to be closer to family. The project, he underlines, incorporated new furnishings with meaningful vintage pieces, layering textures, and practical details like pet-friendly materials. “I helped create a home that felt collected rather than staged. They asked for lots of wood, which we balanced with layered textures and some exciting art. That’s how we can make an impact. That’s how we can get clients to say they never want to leave,” he says. “Everything we see and touch, we aim to elevate.” 

Everitt emphasizes that across projects, there are certain threads in his work that remain consistent. He holds a preference for natural materials such as wood and stone, integration of statement art, and the inclusion of personal collections or memorabilia. These elements, he believes, are what can turn spaces into a reflection of the people who inhabit them. 

Rory Everitt Design may be in its early years, but its roots stretch deep, building on experience, craft, direct connection, and visceral knowledge of what elevates a space. From adding mirrors and millwork to the walls to incorporating lavish wallpapers, Everitt brings something to every project that transcends trends and speaks to the soul of the home: his genuine love for the craft. 

Everitt shares, “In the end, with every project, my mission is to create homes that go beyond structure. We create spaces that tell a personal story, spaces that can be lived in and cherished for years to come. That is my purpose.”