Your Home, Your Story: How Stacie Graves and EDIT Design House Boldly Redefine Modern Interior Design Trends

Stacie Graves of EDIT Design House is on a mission to bring homes back to what they were always meant to be: a reflection of who resides in them. At the heart of her firm’s philosophy lies a deceptively simple mantra: helping people edit their stories. But what does that actually mean?

“It’s about creating an environment that mirrors your identity,” Graves says. “When your home reflects your personality, it gives you this subtle but powerful social proof. You carry that energy with you into the world. It becomes a foundation for confidence.”

For Graves, personal design is about alignment. “Just like a perfectly fitted wardrobe makes you walk taller, a home that truly feels like you will quietly but profoundly shift how you show up every day,” she says. “You’ll make better decisions. You’ll feel more like yourself. And that changes lives.”

EDIT Design House doesn’t start with style boards or trend decks. Instead, Graves and her team start with the client’s story. “We don’t ask, ‘What’s your style?’” Graves says. “Instead, we ask for images that make them feel something. A kitchen that makes them smile. A room that sparks something in their soul. Then, we dig into their lifestyle. How do they spend their time? What are their hobbies? What makes their heart beat fast?”

This process has led to some highly personalized and deeply meaningful homes. For a client who loved aviation, they incorporated aircraft-inspired cabinet hardware. For a reserved introvert who secretly adored bold design, the team brought that hidden side to life through leopard-print carpets and dramatic French revival details, all hidden in the spaces she privately enjoyed most.

EDIT’s unique ‘funnel process’ starts broad and ends in astonishing detail. It begins with inspirational images and lifestyle interviews. Then, as the design evolves, the team continues refining until they’re asking questions like “How do you like to bathe? How do you like to eat?”

Graves explains, “We don’t want to reflect your current life. We want to reflect your ideal life. Your home should support your goals, habits, and dreams.”

And because decision fatigue is real, EDIT streamlines the process by only presenting what fits. “We never show you something that won’t work in the space,” Graves says. “Clients feel relieved, not stressed, by the choices we present.”

While EDIT isn’t anti-trend, Graves says they are ‘trend-cautious.’ She states, “If a client has always loved a checkered floor, and now that it’s trendy, they want to finally do it. Great! But we’re going to find the version that has staying power. Maybe instead of stark black and white, we’ll do soft taupes and beiges. That’s honoring the client while still being mindful of longevity.” For trend-curious clients, EDIT uses bold looks in more flexible ways, like a patterned pillow or an accent chair that’s easy to change later.

The idea that a home is one’s most personal form of self-expression is also the cornerstone of EDIT’s upcoming podcast, 73 Degrees. It’s a nod to everyone’s “perfect temperature.” The show will feature conversations with clients, designers, and other professionals about how they create the perfect environment.

Whether through intimate interviews or full home tours on EDIT’s YouTube channel, Graves wants more people to realize that design isn’t just surface-level; it’s soul-deep. “A well-designed home,” Graves says, “isn’t just beautiful, it’s empowering.”