--- title: "Verve Interiors, Ltd — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/verve-interiors-ltd-pfvwus-pf~438055314 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~438055314.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Verve Interiors, Ltd" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/27f383c906c6104a_3501-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1127 Gregg St., Columbia, South Carolina 29201, United States" latitude: 34.0004 longitude: -81.0334 phone: "(803) 254-9953" website: http://www.verveinteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 40 last_updated: 2026-09-19 --- # Verve Interiors, Ltd Original Houzz profile: [Verve Interiors, Ltd](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/verve-interiors-ltd-pfvwus-pf~438055314) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Columbia, SC - **Serves:** Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, Forest Acres, Hopkins, Chapin, Arcadia Lakes, Woodcreek - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves Verve Interiors is a boutique interior design studio specializing in mid to high end residential decorating projects which was established in 1984 by interior designer, Ford Bailey. Today, our designers are Ford Bailey, Christy Edens, Margo Orlandini, and Stephanie Abernethy. Verve is our shop which was created in 1993 as a resource for our design firm business with a wonderful mix of furniture, lighting, art, accessories and antiques. The inventory is bought with a curated eye for design and is always changing. Verve has classic style with a relaxed elegance. Verve is a store where you will find an ever-changing collection of home furnishings and accessories that reflect a penchant for quality, style, and good taste. Each piece is hand-selected for its enduring integrity, with a fresh mix of traditional values and modern design. In combination with the design studio of Verve Interiors, our staff has the ability to service customers at every level. Please visit us in Columbia, SC on the corner of Gregg and Gervais Street to see our latest arrivals. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Furniture Selection ### Areas Served - Columbia - Lexington - West Columbia - Irmo - Forest Acres - Hopkins - Chapin - Arcadia Lakes - Woodcreek ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Verve Interiors, Ltd | | Address | 1127 Gregg St., Columbia, South Carolina 29201, United States | | Phone | (803) 254-9953 | | Website | http://www.verveinteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 40 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — Verve Interiors - Blog — www.verveinteriors.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Verve Interiors, Ltd](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/verve-interiors-ltd-pfvwus-pf~438055314) - **Website:** http://www.verveinteriors.com - **Phone:** (803) 254-9953 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Southern Accents 1995, Trade Secrets (book) 2004, Décor 2006, Decorating Fall 2008, Décor Magazine 2009Charleston Style and Design Spring 2012 - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 19 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Phase One Design, June 2024** > We recently worked on a project with Mary (Sensitive Information Hidden) and she is absolutely wonderful! We love working with Interior Designers and enjoy the experience and creativity they bring to all of our projects. We love her style, her mannerism and enjoyed working along side her as the architectural designer and contractor. We are looking forward to the opportunity to work with her and her firm in the future. > Phase One > Azalea Building Group **★★★★★ — HU-61004580, July 2023** > Ford , owner on Verve and Ford Boyd Interiors , along with my builder Tim Powers designed and decorated my beautiful home in Atlanta! To this day I have to say it is absolutely stunning and well thought out in every way from the architecture ,to crown molding ,to curtains , lighting and all the beautiful classic timeless furnishings. Everything they both did together was well thought out and to perfection! > And best of all , everything was on schedule and all came together to create our beautiful home on \[Sensitive Information Hidden\] **★★★★★ — Michel Moore, Jan. 2017** > Verve is very professional, great at meeting deadlines and budget requirements. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I appreciate their hard work and their talent. **★★★★★ — Lori Payne, Dec. 2016** > I've worked with Verve for several years. Very professional, very knowledgeable and fun to work with. No project is too small. They LISTEN, take into account your lifestyle and budget and provide guidance and incorporate your tastes. When you work with them it's a collaboration, which I love. And my house looks like a tastefully appointed, liveable home, not like a museum. **★★★★★ — Joan Boyer, Dec. 2016** > Verve is my go to shop to find one of a kind treasures, beautiful art and fabulous furniture. If fact, its really the ONLY place I trust to help select pieces for my home. The designers who work there are extremely knowledgeable and are easy and fun to work with. I can't make a decision without these fabulous ladies anymore! **★★★★★ — debblack, Nov. 2016** > My experience with Verve and Ford Bailey was outstanding. She saved me so much money with great advice on purchases and designing my home. My home is classic, timeless and elegant. I still love everything in my house after 15 years. It was worth the time and money to decorate my house with Ford and she was truly a blessing to making my home represent me and my family!! > Deborah Black **★★★★★ — Beth Williams, Nov. 2016** > I walked into Verve 10 years ago and established a relationship that transformed my ordinary mid century ranch house into an extraordinary home. Christy Edens has thoughtfully created spaces that are uniquely stylish but very livable for my family of four. Each room reflects my taste and what I consider beautiful. Whether I purchase a piece of custom upholstery, art, or rug from Verve, I'm confidant that each investment will stand the test of time and serve to inspire me for years to come. **★★★★★ — aca41849, Nov. 2016** > The ladies at Verve have the most amazing taste and impeccable style! Each and every piece I have purchased from Verve, wether it is art, furniture, fabric, etc, is a direct reflection of me and what I love! They do the most fabulous job of pulling everything together and in such a way that as time has passed, they can come back rearrange with the very same pieces, maybe fluff with a new addition here or there, but it will look like a completely new space! I can't say enough about there professionalism, grace, and style!!!! **★★★★★ — Candace Bartman, Nov. 2016** > Ford Bailey decorated our home in three "waves" - first our kitchen, then our bedroom and most recently our living and dining rooms and study. I LOVE everything she has done. She just gets what we like and suggests very interesting and cool pieces. All she has done work together to transform our spaces. I highly recommend her (and have). **★★★★★ — randaedmunds, Nov. 2016** > I have used Verve for many years and their creativity and eye for design has made my home very comfortable and pleasing. All of our guests love it, too! Each and every room has The Verve touch and it's fantastic. The designers at Verve understand budget constraints and work well within any range. The shop is a pleasure to visit and it's hard to walk away without a treasure in your arms. > > The last room that they completed was the master bedroom and bath it is a wow! My husband and I relax in beautiful hues of salmon custom drapes with complementary lamps and bed scarf. Ford found a great mirrored vanity with coordinated bedside dressers. Our home is an older house which has small rooms which is a challenge, but Ford used every single inch to its advantage and now the entire room feels much more spacious. > > The bath features white and grey porcelain tiles, a white Quartz countertop, and glass enclosed shower. We feel like we are on vacation every day. **★★★★★ — suerobinkline, Oct. 2016** > Ford Bailey is the owner of Verve. She is a wonderful designer, very knowledgeable in all aspects of interior design. Her window treatment expertise is top notch. She is very organized and sees a project through to completion. She has helped translate my vision in three different residences. They are all fabulous! So lucky to have worked with this fabulous designer **★★★★★ — Angela Rumph, July 2016** > Hands down the best team of designers from remodeling to designing new construction! I literally sold my last house based on the interior design. Verve Interiors provides professional service, exceeds their customers expectations and delivers the most gorgeous result EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. ## Selected projects - [Low Country New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/low-country-new-construction-pj-vj~2843227) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 6 - [Traditional Home with Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-home-with-style-pj-vj~1582229) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 4 - Description: These clients bought an old Tudor style house that has great bones. They wanted to lighten and update the interiors to reflect their tastes. The house remains traditional but it feels more "of today" with the use of lighter fabrics and textures. The sisal rugs make it less formal. - [Pool House, South Carolina](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-south-carolina-pj-vj~1778098) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 4 - Description: This pool house was built several years after the main house. The clients wanted easy maintenance for their children and their friends. I did porcelain tile floors that look like natural stone. I had a custom slipcovered sectional sofa made and custom solid wood coffee tables. The kitchen cabinets are painted a deep taupe color. The countertops are Cambria quartz and the there is a porcelain tile backsplash. We incorporated woven wicker to give it that relaxed pool-side feeling. - [Beach Condo Georgetown County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-condo-georgetown-county-pj-vj~1823799) - Location: Pawleys Island, SC - Photos: 7 - Description: This kitchen is in a condo so the remodel was limited to keeping the appliances where the old appliances were. We gutted the old kitchen and redesigned it for better function. We raised the upper cabinets to the ceiling and raised the cabinets over the island. Before you had to stoop down to see through to the dining/living area. had low upper cabinets over the island. This small bathroom had an old tub enclosure that made the bathroom too closed in. By taking the tub out and making a glassed in… - [South Carolina Home Interior Decoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-carolina-home-interior-decoration-pj-vj~2843235) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 4 - Description: Total redecoration of interiors to make the home more functional and friendly for the young family and their children. The clients love color but wanted a good foundation to build on. - [Myrtle Beach Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/myrtle-beach-condo-pj-vj~1778065) - Location: Myrtle Beach, SC - Photos: 10 - [Contemporary Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-condo-pj-vj~1927721) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 9 - [Verve Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/verve-interiors-pj-vj~1807374) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 2 - Description: The pictures in this project are taken from many different projects that we do. They will be photos of rooms that we think are beautiful and functional. The represent Verve's style. \#ohsoverve - [Dream House 2014](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dream-house-2014-pj-vj~1584512) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 5 - Description: Our room was the living room. There were 2 challenges for this room. The first was that it was a pass-thru room. To get to any room in the house (except the dining room) you had to go thru the living room. Traffic flow was important in the furniture layout. There were no true walls so all of the furniture had to float. The other challenge was the bookcases on either side of the fireplace. We did not want to fill them with "things" so we had custom woven panels made, which we installed inside the… - [Townhouse Kitchen, SC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/townhouse-kitchen-sc-pj-vj~1778045) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 3 - Description: This galley kitchen was completely gutted, floor to ceiling. The goal was to make the small space more efficient and user friendly. The clients wanted cabinets that would last, so we used rift cut oak, which we stained. The countertops are Cambria quartz and the backsplash is porcelain tile. The floor is cork tiles. Each space was thought out and well planned. - [Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~1778139) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 3 - Description: A young couple bought this house and knew the master bath was in desperate need of a remodel. The countertops were laminate, with drop in sinks. The vanity was low for todays standards. The white tile floor was outdated. The soffit, with the recessed lights over the vanity, did not provide good lighting. We completely gutted the bath but we were limited to the keeping the drain lines where they were because this bath was above the living room with a basement below that. We took out the soffit an… - [Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1930075) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 3 - Description: This kitchen was awkward in it's original layout. There was an oversized island which made it difficult to work on and a window where the range is now. The cabinets did not go to the ceiling so there was wasted space. [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/verve-interiors-ltd-pfvwus-pf~438055314) ## Ideabooks - [\#8 Folly](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113747121/list/8-folly) — 7 ideas - [kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112589519/list/kitchen) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ford318) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-19.*