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A Philosophy

in Practice

Studio Thomas James, an award-winning interior design firm led by Philip Thomas Vanderford, forms refined aesthetics and layered interiors that are individual to each homeowner.

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The studio’s portfolio is a collection

rich in expression – classic yet

innovative; lively yet polished.

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From a project’s inception to the final installation, the team works hand-in-hand with each client to flawlessly execute interiors that evoke emotion with rich color, pattern, scale, and texture.

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  • Conceptual Renderings
  • Interior Drawings & Detailing
  • Interior Finishes
  • Furnishings & Art
  • Decorative & Architectural Lighting
  • Project Management
  • Procurement & Installation
The Second Act

The Second Act

The Centennial

Conceptual Renderings

The Tree House

Interior Drawings & Detailing

The Transplant

Interior Finishes

The Second Act

Furnishings & Art

The Belvedere Room

Decorative & Architectural Lighting

The Centennial

Project Management

The Transplant

Procurement & Installation
The Second Act

Project Highlights

The Second Act

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The Belvedere Room

Project Highlights

The Belvedere Room

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The Centennial

Project Highlights

The Centennial

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The Tree House

Project Highlights

The Tree House

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The Transplant

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The Transplant

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An Approach Grounded in Detail and Discipline

Studio Thomas James has built a diverse portfolio, earning both regional reverence and national acclaim. The firm is a perennial fixture on D Home’s Best Designers list, and Vanderford was named HGTV’s Designer of the Year in 2021. The studio’s projects have been featured on the covers of Luxe Interiors + Design, DHome, and Modern Luxury Interiors, and across Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Veranda, Martha Stewart, Southern Living, Business of Home, and PaperCity, among others.

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