With 80+ years of combined experience across luxury interior design, real estate and project management, Rigby Wood’s six-person team collaborates with trusted brands and skilled craftspeople to deliver elevated, functional design personalized for every client space.
Q: What advice would you offer for women just starting out?
A: Interior design is about far more than creating beautiful spaces. At its core, it’s a business built on customer service, logistics and collaboration. The best projects come from true partnerships—with clients and, just as importantly, trusted tradespeople. After more than 20 years in residential design, I still learn something new nearly every day. The greatest lesson has been to lead each project with expertise, empathy and a sense of humor. When you hold things lightly, it becomes easier to navigate inevitable challenges with grace and perspective.
Q: What do you love most about doing business in this area?
A: Arlington is filled with dynamic, diverse changemakers whose impact reaches far beyond our community. In a transient market like the Washington, D.C. area, I love infusing homes with details that remind our clients of not only where they come from but also where they’re going. A home should reflect the best of the people who live there, grounding them in authenticity, nurturing family life and serving as the heartbeat and backdrop for lasting memories.
Q: What do you look forward to when you go to work every day?
A: Watching the women on our team enrich the lives of our clients and one another. Seeing clients light up when a design solution exceeds their expectations is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. After building this business for 13 years, there’s no better sound than an office humming with laughter, encouragement and genuine community.