Lori Graham Design

Lori Graham, founder of Lori Graham Design, a Washington D.C. – based interior design firm with clients nationwide, combines a head for business with a flair for design. Graham is lauded for her ability to marry “old warm charm with urban flair,” and for her use of “fresh colors, layers of texture and modern materials.” Her interiors are described by clients as “chic yet comfortable,” or as Graham likes to say, “SoHo-Boho.” By 2007, Graham was named one of 5 designers and architects nationwide designated by Metropolitan Home magazine as a leading young designer and of her Kalorama projects landed the cover of the magazine’s “Who’s Next” issue. Presently, Graham’s firm houses a design team including Senior Designer, Mike Johnson, formerly of 1659, and four associate designers. Lori operates the firm with the assistance of Managing Director, Kristy Byrd. Most recently Graham launched a luxury home furnishings and lighting showroom on 14th Street – Showroom 1412. Showroom 1412 operates alongside fine art gallery – Contemporary Wing – and features Lori’s custom home furnishings collection – LG Place – as well as a vintage collection by Johnson – 1659 by MRJ. Lori studied art history and design at Georgetown University and the Corcoran School of Art. She holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a BA in philosophy from the University of Tulsa. Prior to design, Lori practiced law in Washington DC and credits her legal career for the precision and professionalism with which she approaches her projects.