Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniela Michelle.
Daniela , we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I started Elevated Interiors with nothing more than a vision, a deep love for design, and a belief that spaces can truly change how people feel and how they live.
What began as a small staging operation quickly grew into something much bigger. In the early days, I was doing everything myself — sourcing furniture, styling homes, managing logistics, and building relationships one client at a time. I didn’t come from a big firm or a traditional design pipeline. I built this business from the ground up through hustle, instinct, and an obsession with doing things at a higher level.
Over the years and with the help of the most incredible collaborations, Elevated Interiors has evolved from staging homes into a full-service interiors firm, working on luxury residential projects, private client homes, and high-end transformations. Along the way, we’ve had the privilege of helping sellers move their homes faster, helping buyers fall in love with spaces, and helping clients see the potential in places they never thought could feel this special.
At the heart of it all, I’m still driven by the same thing I was in the beginning: creating spaces that feel intentional, elevated, and deeply personal.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Not at all — it’s definitely been far from a smooth road.
Like most businesses built from the ground up, the early years were filled with uncertainty, long days, and a lot of learning as I went.
On top of that, building a luxury brand means your standards have to stay high even when your resources are limited. There were many times I reinvested everything back into inventory, people, and growth instead of paying myself — because I believed in the long-term vision more than the short-term comfort.
There were also personal challenges. Balancing motherhood, life, and entrepreneurship required a level of discipline and resilience I didn’t even know I had yet. It forced me to become extremely intentional with my time, my energy, and my priorities.
But every challenge shaped the company. Each obstacle forced me to build better systems, choose better partners, trust my instincts more, and grow not just as a business owner, but as a leader.
Looking back, I’m grateful it wasn’t easy. The struggle built the foundation that Elevated Interiors stands on today.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
We’re known for creating spaces that feel intentional, layered, and emotionally compelling — not just “pretty,” but spaces that tell a story and make people feel something the moment they walk in. In staging, our focus is always on helping buyers connect with the home and helping sellers maximize value. In design, our focus is on creating deeply personal, livable luxury that reflects how our clients actually live.
What I’m most proud of is the reputation we’ve built. We’ve consistently helped homes sell faster and stand out in a very competitive Dallas market, and we’ve built long-term relationships with agents, builders, and clients who trust us with their most important assets. But beyond the numbers, I’m proud that clients come to us for vision — not just furniture.
What truly sets us apart is that we don’t do cookie-cutter design or staging. Every project is approached like a custom brand experience for the home. We think about flow, emotion, lifestyle, light, scale, and storytelling. We blend design intuition with real market strategy — so the spaces are not only beautiful, they’re effective.
We also have a very hands-on, highly curated approach. From custom sourcing to art curation to final styling, nothing is accidental. Everything is intentional.
At the end of the day, Elevated Interiors isn’t about filling rooms — it’s about elevating how spaces are experienced.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
I think the biggest surprise is that while the brand looks very polished and elevated, it was built in very real, very scrappy, very human circumstances — and that’s something I’m actually really proud of.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.elevated-interiors.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedinteriors_/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itselevatedinteriors
