Little Mangum Studio

9 Reviews

Interior Designers & Decorators

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About Us

Locally owned

Offers Custom Work

Woman owned

Dedicated to Creating Beautiful & Functional Spaces in Durham

My current work is a culmination of 3 decades of life experience. I have traveled extensively. I have lived in San Francisco, New York City, Paris, Vietnam, and Durham. I was a design director of websities for two decades. I have trained as a yoga instructor. My superpowers are empathy, spatial geometry, and visual sensitivity, mixed with a strong dose of killer project management skills. I am energized and inspired by the puzzle of discovering my client’s bliss, and then creating a home that manifests that state. I am a catalyst, I am an empath. I am a lover of textures, colors, and story. And I love love love what I do.

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Daily Inspiration on VoyageRaleigh! https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-sheila-orourke/

6 Projects

Business Details

Business Name

Little Mangum Studio

Phone Number

(917) 905-9646

Website

littlemangumstudio.com

Address

Durham, NC 27701

Typical Job Cost

$30,000 - 250,000

Followers

48 Followers

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Services Provided

Interior Design

Kitchen Design

Bathroom Design

Living Room Design

Bedroom Design

Color Consulting

Space Planning

Furniture Selection

Kids Bedroom Design

Dining Room Design

Custom Cabinets

Lighting Design

Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Home Office Design & Construction

Custom Built-ins

Design Consultation

Floor Plans

Project Management

Entry Design

Custom Bathroom Vanities

Custom Furniture

Playroom Design

Laundry Room Design

Mudroom Design

Nursery Design

Custom Blinds & Shades

House Plans

Custom Home Bars

Art Selection

Closet Design

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Universal Design

3D Rendering

Outdoor Kitchen Design

Basement Design

Custom Bookcases

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Custom Rugs

Sunroom Design & Construction

Custom Fireplace Mantels

Custom Shelving

Custom Pantries

Downsizing

Drafting

Handicap-Accessible Design

Attic Conversion

Custom Storage

Home Office Design

Outdoor Patio Deck

Screen Porch Design

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Areas Served

Raleigh

Durham

Cary

Chapel Hill

Morrisville

Carrboro

Hillsborough

Research Triangle Park

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9 Reviews for Little Mangum Studio

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5.0|9 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Ronald Backus

Sheila is delightful to work with and provided excellent value for the dollar. We worked with Little Mangum Studio for almost three years covering our major house renovation, subsequent interior design, and decoration for our great room, kitchen, master bedroom, three bathrooms, foyer, halls, music room, screen porch, and deck. She took time to know us and our tastes and preferences. Sheila worked closely with our builder on room layouts, cabinet layouts, finishes, tile and tile layouts, countertops, down to details of drawer pulls, light fixtures, and paint color. She provided spot on guidance for where to spend money for impact and where to save money while ensuring a completed, cohesive look. Sheila's advice on upholstery, case goods, rugs, accent pieces, wall art, and decorative touches seamlessly included our family heirlooms. The furniture is comfortable, gorgeous, and durable. All these rooms work individually and together helping make our house our home. We learned a lot working with Little Mangum Studio and Sheila still has her eye out for just the right touches for our spaces. We highly recommend Little Mangum Studio.

March 4, 2022

Karen Heffernan

From pre-planning to design drawings to decor, Sheila hit the mark in converting our garage to a contemporary one-bedroom, full bathroom, full kitchen apartment...all in 425 sq ft. It feels twice that size thanks to her creative understanding of space and light. She was efficient, on time, and worked with our budget and our style to make our "what if we converted the garage" idea into a reality. Sheila seemed to enjoy challenges by approaching them as possibilities and found creative ways to make them happen. Our apartment has been rented by a wonderful couple and their cat for nearly 4 years now. They love it. We love it. We have no regrets and would do it all over again!

March 3, 2022Last modified:March 3, 2022

Kelly Harris Perin

Sheila's guidance when we were building our house was invaluable. She had many great ideas for increasing light and flow in our new space and we're so grateful for all of the extra windows and moved doors she suggested!

January 3, 2022

Susan Gallagher

Sheila at Little Mangum Studio helped us completely transform our downstairs with a major kitchen renovation that also included a renovation of our dining room, powder room, laundry room and side entry. She was super attentive to our priorities and helped us define our aesthetic, pushing us just a little out of our comfort zone with amazing results. Sheila was easy to work with and was truly visionary in figuring out how to maximize our small space and meet the functionality we needed, especially in our kitchen. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone seeking an exceptionally creative, hard working, impressively organized and thoughtful designer.

December 6, 2021

sarahsc

Sheila has a wonderful eye and is truly joyful to work with. She is especially talented at space planning and can turn an awkward space into something you would never have dreamed could be so well designed. She also has a great eye for styling a space once it has been renovated in a clean, original, and beautiful way.

November 17, 2021

katie_collini

I've been so happy with Little Mangum Studio. Sheila works patiently with me to understand my style and functional needs. She took my scattered ideas for our bedroom and created a cohesive gorgeous space that we LOVE! She has a great eye and brings a talent to her work that makes the finished product truly unique. I wholeheartedly recommend Little Mangum Studios!

November 17, 2021

HU-97512630013

Best designer for a balance of form, function and design- they take time to understand your personal and space needs and know how to use Color and line perfectly

November 16, 2021

kimo441

I highly recommend Little Mangum Studio. Sheila has been helping design my home for years and her knowledge and creativity has been so helpful. Recently she updated my house by bringing in some fresh colors and accessories. It looks like a brand new place!

November 16, 2021

Susie

Sheila is the best! She came up with an absolutely brilliant design for our kitchen. She listened deeply to what we were really saying and came up with something we had not even considered that met all of our needs. Her design made it so our kitchen connected to our garden which actually changed our lives - we not only have a beautiful light-filled kitchen, but we have a deck and a garden that we enjoy daily. We've had our kitchen for three years now and we still talk about how much we love it at least once a week. (That's weird, but true.)

November 16, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

I specialize in a wide array of interior design projects, from comprehensive full-home transformations and significant remodels like attic conversions and guesthouse additions, to focused single-room designs such as kitchens, bathrooms, and nurseries. My goal is always to discover your bliss and create a home that truly manifests that state, regardless of project scale.

Absolutely! My superpowers include killer project management skills, and I frequently collaborate with contractors and architects to ensure a seamless and successful renovation process. Services like 'Attic Conversion' and 'Guesthouse Design & Construction' inherently involve working closely with these professionals to bring your vision to life.

Yes, I offer comprehensive project management from conception through installation and final styling. My 'killer project management skills' ensure every detail, from furniture placement to art selection, is meticulously handled. I love seeing a project through to its beautiful completion, creating a home that truly manifests your state of bliss.

I offer both full-service interior design and design-only consultations. My full-service approach covers everything from initial concepts, 3D renderings, and space planning to project management and final styling. For those seeking guidance, a 'Design Consultation' can provide expert insights to kickstart your own project.

Yes, 'Furniture Selection' is one of my core services. I love helping clients choose pieces that not only fit their aesthetic and functional needs but also tell their unique story. I also offer 'Custom Furniture' and 'Custom Rugs,' ensuring every element contributes to your home's overall harmony and bliss.

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