--- title: "Interior Matter — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interior-matter-pfvwus-pf~1925705242 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1925705242.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Interior Matter" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/aa239d9c02eae874_1464-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1724 20th Street NW, Ste 101, Washington, D.C. 20009, United States" latitude: 38.9202 longitude: -77.0375 phone: "(202) 900-3818" website: http://www.interiormatter.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Interior Matter > Industry Leading Interior Designers & Decorators in Washington, D.C. Original Houzz profile: [Interior Matter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interior-matter-pfvwus-pf~1925705242) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Serves:** Washington, Alexandria, Arlington, Baileys Crossroads, Bethesda, Brentwood, Brookmont, Chevy Chase, Chevy Chase Section Five, Chevy Chase Section Three, Chevy Chase Village, Chillum, College Park, Colmar Manor, Cottage City, DC (Washington), Forest Heights, Friendship Village, Ft Myer, Glen Echo Heights, Hillandale, Langley Park, Martins Additions, Mount Rainier, Naval Anacost Annex, North Bethesda, North Brentwood, North Chevy Chase, Potomac, Silver Spring, Somerset, Takoma Park, Washington Navy Yard - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - 250 Ideabook Saves Like Leonardo, we believe that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Simplicity is also a lot of work — that we love doing. We wake up every morning with a passion not just for impeccable design, but with thoughts of what design means to you and how it makes your life more fulfilling and peaceful. Left to our own (de)vices, we go with clean, modern and timeless. Since this is about you, we focus on a few of your most important possessions, and on all of your goals. Is that enough to entrust us with the thousands of decisions that will soon form the backdrop of your life? (Yes, thousands: our process is thorough.) Perhaps. But, ultimately, you hire us because you like us, and we like you — chemistry is essential, so let’s pretend we’re flipping through a 90’s magazine and take a match test together ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Art Selection - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Wine Cellar Design - Downsizing ### Areas Served - Washington - Alexandria - Arlington - Baileys Crossroads - Bethesda - Brentwood - Brookmont - Chevy Chase - Chevy Chase Section Five - Chevy Chase Section Three - Chevy Chase Village - Chillum - College Park - Colmar Manor - Cottage City - DC (Washington) - Forest Heights - Friendship Village - Ft Myer - Glen Echo Heights - Hillandale - Langley Park - Martins Additions - Mount Rainier - Naval Anacost Annex - North Bethesda - North Brentwood - North Chevy Chase - Potomac - Silver Spring - Somerset - Takoma Park - Washington Navy Yard ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Interior Matter | | Address | 1724 20th Street NW, Ste 101, Washington, D.C. 20009, United States | | Phone | (202) 900-3818 | | Website | http://www.interiormatter.com | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/interiormatterinc/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarita-simpson-28905114/\#experience ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Interior Matter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interior-matter-pfvwus-pf~1925705242) - **Website:** http://www.interiormatter.com - **Phone:** (202) 900-3818 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Bill Phelps, Nov. 2022** > Sarita and her team at Interior Matter saved our renovation. We were working with a well known design/build firm to transform the first floor of our historic Alexandria town home to a modern open plan design as well as updating our master bath. Our design/build firm turned out not to have all of the design services they promised so we turned to Interior Matter for help. > > Interior Matter’s design services for the renovation included: > \- Design and specification of the finishes for all surfaces including paint, wallpaper, tile, and countertops, > \- Specification for the color, finish, and hardware on all built-in cabinetry, > \- Design of clever new site-specific cabinetry that added significant functionality to our space, > \- Design and specification of wall and ceiling mounted lighting fixtures as well as other built-in features, > \- Close coordination with the project manager for the renovation to ensure all work was completed according to the design. > > Interior Matter also did the design and specification for our furniture including > \- Visits to the Washington Design Center to review options > \- Collaborative specification of all finish options > \- Specification of rugs, mirrors etc. > \- Plan for and hanging of our preexisting art in the new space > > The Interior Matter team helped us create an exceptional living space we enjoy every day. It it both functional and beautiful, reflecting our personal design aesthetic translated through the eyes of exceptional designers. They curated a reasonable number of options and variations so we could confidently make choices without feeling overwhelmed. Sarita and the members of her team were highly capable and communicative. We received bi-weekly progress updates clearly stating any action items for us as well as the team. We always knew the status of our project and what was next on the plan. > > Based on the scope of the project and the caliber of Interior Matter’s services, this project represented a significant investment, and it was money well spent to obtain a fantastic outcome. > > In working with architects and designers, there is always an intangible element beyond competence. Sarita and her team were wonderful to work with, taking our direction but often providing options more functional and beautiful than our original vision. Over the course of our project, we developed incredible trust in Sarita’s design instincts and the result was a home we love. **★★★★★ — Dr. Jane E. West, Aug. 2022** > I had the great good fortune to hire Interior Matter for a complete overhaul of my bedroom -- including all furniture, light fixtures, carpet, painting, hardware on doors, window treatments and new tv installation. In addition to the impeccable taste of the principals, Jason and Sarita, I was most impressed with the design process. First, there was an overall plan provided -- complete with a range of possible color swatches for furniture, carpet samples, paint colors, and possible window treatments. So I was able to have an overview of the gestalt of the room, the feeling of it. I was after a sanctuary feeling, which I shared with them. From there we jumped into the individual choices. For each item (chair and ottoman, bed, vanity, carpet, dresser, lamps etc.), I was presented with several choices in a range of prices. I could balance how much I liked the item with the price, knowing that I could not go wrong since each of them would contribute to my vision. Jason and Sarita also encouraged me to do my own investigations, by going to stores (such as Room and Board and Roche Bobois) to check out some possibilities. Occasionally I found a piece which they also liked. It was the partnership of the design process that was particularly appealing to me. Sarita thought of details, such as painting the crown molding the same color as the walls in order to enhance the height of the room, which I never would have thought of. Her experience and expertise were evident. In the end I was, and remain, very pleased with my sanctuary bedroom. Jason and Sarita are a delight to work with. I highly recommend IM. ## Selected projects - [Baywatch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baywatch-pj-vj~6996839) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: This Chesapeake Bay waterfront retreat was custom built for clients who travel and entertain. The home is filled with custom furniture, original art, and a unique blend of warm and cool materials. The guest house/office provide separate quarters and the pool and pergola design were overseen by Interior Matter as well. White walls allow the views of the Bay to be featured from nearly every room. - [Sears Kit Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sears-kit-home-pj-vj~7042796) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This home was sold by Sears in the 1930s and thoughtfully modernized and expanded by a DC architectural firm in 2017. The street facade view remains unchanged. We touched most rooms by adding rich layers of furniture, textiles, furnishings, and window treatments resulting in a sophisticated home for both parents and kids. - [Bedroom Set Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-set-point-pj-vj~6996847) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: A zen, spa-like primary bedroom was the request from this client in a beautiful Chevy Chase home. We lightened, brightened, softened, and modernized the room with new everything. From furniture to paint to window treatments, lighting, and art we think we’ve mastered the primary bedroom. - [Heart and Soul](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heart-and-soul-pj-vj~7042782) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: We married our client’s much loved antique collection from a former Dupont Circle townhouse with crisp modern furnishings, and a deep rich color palette in a new glass and steel condo building in the West End. We injected soul into this modern box. - [Museum Peace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/museum-peace-pj-vj~6992166) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Museum modern was the client’s desire. We used Boffi to modernize the kitchen and bathrooms, Austrian floors to add warmth, clean-lined modern furnshings, and lots of original, colorful art. The results are clean and crisp. - [(Bath)room to Breathe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-to-breathe-pj-vj~6992163) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A spa-like primary bathroom was the request from our client so we delivered with slabs of porcelain, new fixtures, soft modern lighting, and hidden niches for storage. - [Thou Art Lovely](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thou-art-lovely-pj-vj~7038075) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: The design brief was to furnish and decorate a minimal, industrial duplex loft around the client’s art collection which we curated and hung for the project. We layered minimal furniture, antique rugs, and some mid-Century icons along with some gorgeously high gloss bright pink pocket doors to close off the home office. - [Art Full House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/art-full-house-pj-vj~7042788) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Custom built-ins, mid-Century and transitional furniture, eclectic objects from world travel, and original art are the backdrop to this inviting townhome for a client who entertains in the city. The soul of the 100+ year old home was revealed and celebrated. - [Old Kid on the Block](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-kid-on-the-block-pj-vj~7038063) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: We took a very large, traditional townhouse in Kalorama and modernized it through unifying, monochromatic paint and furnishings allowing the artwork to pop. Ornate moldings and fireplaces were celebrated but not highlighted to allow for more modern living. Custom draperies throughout softened the look providing a warm home in which to entertain. - [Crowd Source - Roof](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crowd-source-roof-pj-vj~7116666) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 7 - Description: Custom firepit banquettes, Richard Schultz lounge chairs, and other modern outdoor furniture complete this rooftop pool lounge on top of a luxury apartment building in the Shaw neighborhood of DC. - [Crowd Source Lobbies](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crowd-source-lobbies-pj-vj~7116657) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Custom, modern commercial furniture complements the incredible interior architecture of this luxury Shaw rental complex. Semi-private gathering spaces were defined by the furniture plans to encourage community. - [Crowd Source Party Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crowd-source-party-room-pj-vj~7116640) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 5 - Description: Just inside the pool deck on the roof of this luxury Shaw rental complex is a versatile party room with movable, modular furniture and a chef’s kitchen. Fostering community is a focus of this local developer. - [Plastic Fantastic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plastic-fantastic-pj-vj~7115780) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 7 - Description: Designing the interior of this aesthetic dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice led to a clean and crisp interior that is welcoming and modern. - [Tick Tock](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tick-tock-pj-vj~7115749) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 3 - Description: We featured a modern showcase for an antique clock collection, a ventless fireplace, and a TV to create a multi-purpose room in this small double-height condo in Logan Circle. A monochromatic palette helped to open the space. - [Crowd Source Model](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crowd-source-model-pj-vj~7116661) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Jewel tones pop on a neutral background in this model unit located in a Milennial targeted apartment complex. - [Model Behavior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/model-behavior-pj-vj~7115794) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 3 - Description: We designed a simple, elegant model unit at a condo building in the West End using natural woods, mid-Century furniture, and original art to appeal to the most number of buyers possible. - [Landmark Decisions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landmark-decisions-pj-vj~7115773) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 6 - Description: This three building apartment complex near Capitol Hill used both old and new architecture. We united the spaces and created a classic, modern environment for tenants. We designed the amenity spaces and model units in concert with the brand and target market. The result is a fullly occupied building. - [Untitled](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/untitled-pj-vj~7115758) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 4 - Description: We created the Untitled group of images to feature single room projects from a kitchen rendering of a 14,000 sq ft newly renovated home in Potomac to a fabulous double sided built in piece to add function and privacy to spaces in a DC condo. Also featured is the great room of a 1960s mi-Century modern home in Arlington. - [Memory Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/memory-refresh-pj-vj~7115742) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 4 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interior-matter-pfvwus-pf~1925705242) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*