Bathroom with a walk-in shower with a marble-like tile wall, a glass door, a wooden vanity with a light-colored countertop, a large mirror, a vase with orange flowers, and modern fixtures.

CASE STUDY

Steph Home

Client Since: 2024
Industry: Interior Designer
Location: Western North Carolina
Website: stephhome.com
Instagram: @stephhome

Steph Home is a Western North Carolina–based interior design studio specializing in high-end residential and vacation properties throughout mountain towns including Cashiers, Lake Toxaway, Highlands, and Lake Glenville. Stephanie’s work is bold, moody, refined, and deeply influenced by nature, scent, and emotion.

While Steph had a strong portfolio and a clear creative vision, her digital presence didn’t yet reflect the luxury and depth of her work. She came to us seeking strategic storytelling, consistent content, and a polished brand presence that would attract her ideal clients—homeowners, builders, and luxury vacation-home owners—both locally and nationally.

Luxury Brand Authority
Steph Home now shows up as a polished, professional design studio—attracting high-end clients who value depth, detail, and point of view.

Strategic Digital Presence

A cohesive content system across social, email, and web that reflects the sophistication of her interiors.

Sustainable Growth
A consistent, manageable marketing rhythm that builds visibility and trust without creative burnout.

Instagram profile page of steph_home_interiors displaying interior design photos, including living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and decor images, on a smartphone screen.

Strategic Brand Positioning

We clarified and refined Steph Home’s digital identity around core brand pillars:

  • High-end luxury interiors

  • Mountain modern, moody design

  • Natural material palettes

  • Storytelling rooted in scent, texture, and landscape

  • Behind-the-scenes education

  • Personal connection and authenticity

  • Broad appeal for both local and national clients

This positioning now guides all content and communication.

Website & Search Visibility

Through ongoing analysis and optimization:

  • Website traffic increased 27% year over year

  • 830 total visits YTD

  • 629 unique visitors

  • 2,500+ pageviews (+16% YoY)

  • Traffic surges aligned with project reveals and newsletter sends

Google Business Profile Visibility:

  • 1,139 total views

  • 387 Maps views

  • 752 Search views

Steph Home now appears in high-intent searches across Western NC and surrounding luxury markets.

Content Creation & Aesthetic Development

We developed a cohesive visual and editorial system that reflects Steph’s work:

  • Polished, moody imagery

  • Warm neutrals with dark accents

  • Elevated typography

  • Consistent tone and pacing

  • Project storytelling with depth and intention

Every post now feels curated, aligned, and unmistakably Steph Home.

Email Marketing Foundation

We established a refined email presence using Flodesk:

  • A moody, luxury newsletter aesthetic

  • Monthly updates featuring new projects

  • Story-driven copywriting

  • Local and national positioning

Email Performance:

  • 80.5% average open rate

  • 7.2% click-through rate

  • 0.5% unsubscribe rate

These results significantly exceed industry averages and signal deep audience trust and interest

Social Media Strategy & Management

We implemented a sustainable, growth-oriented content system:

  • 8 curated posts per month

  • A balanced mix of project reveals, storytelling, and designer POV

  • Process-driven education (materials, cabinetry, lighting, design decisions)

  • Seasonal and project-based content

  • Behind-the-scenes moments that build trust

Results:

  • 230+ Instagram posts

  • 63 new Instagram followers

  • 229 Facebook posts

  • 36 new Facebook followers

  • Strong engagement on project reveals and narrative-driven content

This consistency positions Steph Home as a professional, trustworthy design studio.

Results at a Glance

Steph Home now has:

  • A cohesive, luxury brand identity

  • Consistent, high-quality content across platforms

  • Industry-leading email engagement

  • Increased website traffic and visibility

  • Stronger regional and national positioning

  • Narrative-driven storytelling that builds authority

  • Foundational systems that support future growth

Services Provided

  • Social Media Management

  • Branding Support & Design Direction

  • Email Newsletter Creation (Flodesk)

  • Content Strategy & Caption Writing

  • Website Traffic Analysis

  • SEO Recommendations

  • Google Business Profile Management

  • Monthly Analytics & Planning

Project Impact

Steph Home’s digital presence now matches the quality, depth, and artistry of the studio’s interior design work.

With consistent storytelling, elevated visuals, and strategic systems in place, Stephanie is positioned as a go-to luxury interior designer in Western North Carolina and beyond—attracting clients who value design with meaning, intention, and point of view.

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