Dwelling Place Interiors offers boutique full-service design and turnkey furnishing for new builds, home remodels, and decorating projects in Brunswick County and throughout coastal North Carolina. Let us help you create a space that tells your unique story and reflects who you are.
Experience the joy of designing your dream home, where your story comes to life.
Experience has shown me that interior design has the power to profoundly influence how we feel and live. Through countless client projects and several personal moves with my husband and four children, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of a space that truly reflects our story. A home that speaks to your values opens hearts to giving, sharing, and loving more deeply—this is the essence of your homestory.
My passion for color and pattern led me to earn a B.S. in Interior Design, but it was my love for people and the stories they bring to their homes that inspired me to establish my own design studios. I began my journey in Greenville, expanded to Atlanta, and eventually settled in Winnabow, North Carolina.
What drives me is the belief that your home should tell your unique story—your Homestory. Whether you’re looking to remodel, build anew, or simply transform a room, I am committed to helping you create a space that speaks to your life’s journey. It’s my joy to guide you toward a home where you feel uplifted, settled, and inspired—a place that reflects who you are and the life you’re living.
Rochelle Grass
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
meet the designer
Christie is a dedicated and lifelong resident of North Carolina, with 26 years of residency in Leland. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Mount Olive University and has professional experience as a loan officer. Following her career in finance, Christie embraced the role of a stay-at-home mother and took on the rewarding responsibility of homeschooling her children.
Christie is happily married and a proud mother to three wonderful children and a loving daughter-in-law. In her free time, she enjoys reading, relaxing at the beach, and actively participating as a youth group leader at First Baptist Church Leland alongside her husband. Her greatest joy comes from spending quality time with her family.
In her professional capacity, Christie excels in client relations, ensuring that our clients are well-informed throughout their projects. She is committed to providing a smooth and satisfying experience for each client, reflecting her dedication to excellence in service.
Christie Pope
Meet the Design Coordinator
Admin Extraordinaire
Traci Whiteside is a resident of Oak Island, NC, where she and her husband relocated from the picturesque foothills of North Carolina. Growing up in “the furniture capital of the world,” Traci developed a deep passion for design and an appreciation for fine furniture and upholstery. This love for design came to life when she and her husband remodeled their home, collaborating with Dwelling Place Interiors. Inspired by the company’s mission and vision, Traci joined the team to assist with special installs and community events, where her enthusiasm and dedication shine.
Traci and her husband have one son currently in college and share their home with their beloved dog, Prancer. When she’s not working, Traci enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new design ideas, and engaging with her local community. Her personable nature makes her an integral part of the Dwelling Place team, bringing warmth and energy to every event and project she touches.
Traci Whiteside
Meet the Brand and Client Relations Specialist
Special Projects and Community Liaison
OUR WORK IS DRIVEN BY
Our Shared Values
Meaningful Experiences
Honest Relationships
Self-Expression
High-Quality
From our creative process, to the interiors we deliver, to our hardworking clients, crafting meaningful and memorable experiences sits at the heart of what we do and why we do it.
Open and honest relationships are crucial to our success. This includes collaboration with our clients and partners and clear communication throughout each step of the design process.
Your home should be a place that reflects your personal values, elevates your lifestyle, and makes you feel good. Each of our creative interiors is inspired by you, refined and implemented by us.
We believe that high quality is peace of mind. It means enduring materials and furnishings, personal yet timeless style, and homes that are as comfortable as they are beautiful.
Heart for Generosity
Our clients have a unique spirit of generosity when it comes to sharing their homes with loved ones. We embrace a similar spirit of giving by donating 10% of our annual profits to charity.
Spirit of Fun
We’re professionals, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun! We’re a lighthearted studio of two that loves to make the design process enjoyable, friendly, and always personal.
Charlene C., world traveler, Shallotte NC
“We are thrilled with the new look in every aspect, and it’s all because of Rochelle’s ability to listen to her clients, her incredible talent for presenting complementary fabrics, and her use of introducing various textures into a room. She’s enthusiastic, uplifting, and just plain fun to be around!”
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