Upholstered furniture is the quiet backdrop to daily life. It’s where conversations unfold, books are read, and moments of pause are enjoyed. Choosing a sofa or chair - or deciding to reupholster a piece you love - is not simply a functional decision, but an investment in comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

At Davis Raines Design, we believe that a home should be more than visually stunning—it should be a place of comfort, calm, and ease. Our design philosophy, livable luxury, blends refinement with relaxation, creating interiors that are timeless, welcoming, and deeply personal. By marrying elegance with functionality, we craft spaces that look beautiful and feel effortless to live in.

The entryway is more than just a passage into a home — it’s the very first opportunity to set the tone for every space that follows. In luxury interior design, a thoughtfully curated entryway balances style, function, and personality, creating a lasting impression for guests while offering a welcoming retreat for residents.

Step inside this serene, light-filled high-rise retreat, where soft neutrals, layered textures, and tailored furnishings create a sense of calm above the city. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and elegance, this home is a quiet escape that reflects our client’s desire for timeless style and effortless livability.

Design Collaboration of Tree House guru Roderick Romero of Roderick Romero Studios and Washington, Connecticut based interior designer Karen Davis.

Exciting news! One of our cherished projects has been featured in Litchfield Magazine! This recognition highlights our passion for transforming homes with thoughtful design. Have you seen our feature? We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you dream of renovating your home, let’s start the conversation by reaching out to kdavis@davisrainesdesign.com.

To make sense of the many style influences, they hired interior designer Karen Davis of Davis Raines Design. “We knew our style and knew what we wanted, but we couldn’t get there on our own, yet didn’t want it to look like a designer helped,” Pam says. “Karen’s talented eye made it look effortless, collected—and she was so good with color.”

When Davis came into the project, the family had been living in the house for a while and they knew what worked and what didn’t. “The house was neutral, in paint colors as well as furnishings,” she explains. “We brought in color, some new rugs and textiles, repainted some of the walls, and replaced some of the lighting.”

Wykeham Rise (an Ocean House Management Collection Property) is a new luxury inn, restaurant, and spa in Washington, Connecticut, currently in development on 27 acres. Wykeham Rise re-imagines the country inn for the 21st century, cultivating a community for outdoor enthusiasts and lifelong learners. Karen Davis joins the Wykeham Rise team, designing the suites and bedrooms.

Whether you get lost in a beautiful landscape or prefer to find your own meaning in something more abstract, art is an essential element in decorating. Karen Davis, of Davis Raines Design, believes in the power of art to personalize a home. “I strive to design homes to be really lived in,” she says. “Artwork adds authenticity and balance that complement the colors, furnishings, lighting, and feeling in the space.”

Design Collaboration of Tree House guru Roderick Romero of Roderick Romero Studios and Washington, Connecticut based interior designer Karen Davis.

Karen collaborated with designer India Mahdavi and her Parisian team on this Litchfield County, Connecticut estate, mixing modern furnishings and high-impact art to bring sophisticated flair.

Karen Davis selected as Judge of Design for 13th Annual Detroit Home Design Awards Presented by Michigan Design Center for Detroit Home Magazine.

Interior designer Karen Davis of Davis Raines Design introduced a custom barn-wood island topped with chestnut, a stove hood comprised of antique wood and a stone backsplash opposite the fireplace. “I wanted to balance the stone on the two sides of the rooms,” says Davis, who then filled the adjoining spaces with comfy furnishings in keeping with the rustic motif.

Designer Karen Davis of Davis Raines Design, also in Washington Depot, was enlisted to help create the inner life of the new home. Her space plan and her decisions about palette, textiles, and other decorative elements would introduce a lighter, brighter tone—a contemporary note, but one that would harmonize with and buttress the classic Adirondack style.

Davis selected interior hues that echo those outside the enormous windows, sourcing materials from local companies whenever possible. Having begun her design career on the West Coast, she has a Californian’s love for indoor-outdoor living. Her version pairs rooms with porches, their function-extending counterparts, and adds the New England necessity of screens.

Karen’s Pool House design from Bull Frog Pond house, a New England colonial in Washington, CT featured in “At Home in the American Barn” a book on Renovated Timber Frame Homes by James B. Garrison (Author), Geoffrey Gross (Photographer), Brandt Bolding (Photographer).

Book Signing with Interior Designer Karen Davis and Photographer Brandt Bolding - At Home in the American Barn.

What really intrigued me about this museum was that it was originally a personal home. Covering over 5 acres of land, and set in a residential neighborhood, the space is filled with mesmerizing outdoor sculptures and modern art from artists like Henri Matisse, George Rickey, and Leonardo Nierman.

Washington, Connecticut, interior designer Karen Davis vows this year to seek out manufacturers and local craftsmen who use sustainable techniques in their production process. “Every little bit helps the environment and the economy,” she says.