Beth Diana Smith, Interior Design Studio

After the Thanksgiving break if you’re anything like me you need a pick me up to get back into the work mode, and I thought my interview with New Jersey-based interior designer Beth Diana Smith was the perfect conversation to lift your spirits.   In this episode, we dig into how Beth took a leap of faith left her job in finance, and followed her passion to become an interior designer.  A new episode airs every Monday this fall. Please subscribe and share with your friends and family. 

After more than a decade in accounting and finance at companies like Viacom and Johnson & Johnson, Beth Diana Smith left the corporate world to launch her own interior design firm. Her eye for aesthetics paired with her project management experience culminates in a truly unique approach to design. Her signature style is modern and eclectic with luxurious finishes and custom furnishings. Each vignette is a functioning art installation in its own right. Above all, her work is client-centric as she helps each homeowner hone in on their own style and create a space that inspires them and enhances their lifestyle. Beth’s goal for each project is to elevate the lives of her clients by first elevating their daily environment. 

Beth holds a Master of Science degree from Seton Hall University and a degree from the New York School of Interior Design. She is a founding member of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, a member of the 2020 House Beautiful Advisory Council, and an Associate member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Below, shop Beth Diana Smith’s mood board from photos from her recent projects and a few pieces inspired by her maximalist style.

  1. Beth loves to create wall stories with a mix of found objects and frames- Natural Woven Fan Black Leather Handle

  2. Fall Bedding Collection from Brooklinen- Woven Texture Cotton Duvet Set in cilantro

  3. Black Artists + Designers Guild at NY Now-Support BADG

  4. Beth often layers imagery of Black women in her designs- “Summertime” 18x24 print

  5. Beth layers vases in various textures and shapes in her designs- Rust and Rattan Textured Bowl

  6. A colorful design from Beth’s portfolio- Get Inspired

  7. An ottoman can layer in as a coffee table, stool, or extra seating for guests- Ẹkáàbọ̀ Albany Ottoman in Akwaaba Velvet with a wooden leg

  8. Emily Hendeson’s Soake Pool- Learn More about Plunge Pools