Liv Lamp in Sky with Gathered Tulipiere Pear Shade

How She Styled It: Sara Hillery of Sara Hillery Interior Design

by Cuvée Home in Cuvée Inspiration


Sara Hillery is the principal of Sara Hillery Interior Design, a full-service firm based in Richmond with projects across the Southeast and Texas. She creates interiors that are both timeless and playful, blending one-of-a-kind, functional pieces with thoughtful architectural design. Passionate about honoring her clients’ stories and traditions, Sara approaches each project as an opportunity to celebrate personal history through space. Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Veranda, Southern Living, and The Wall Street Journal, and she has been recognized as a two-time HGTV Designer of the Year finalist.

Q&A

What Cuvée Home items did you select and why?

I chose the Liv Ceramic Table Lamp in Sky with the 18" Gathered Tulipiere Lampshade in Pear. Its height adds drama without overwhelming a space, and I love the soft pattern and unexpectedly fresh green tone of the shade. It feels both subtle and energizing!

Photography Credit: Gordon Gregory

Describe your home or personal design aesthetic in 3 words:

 Elegant, liveable, edited.

What is your favorite styling piece or accessory?

Boxes! Simple, timeless, and endlessly versatile, whether for storage or layering on a shelf or table.
 


Where do you find inspiration:

Books, peers, historical buildings and interiors, and fashion all fuel my creativity.  

Favorite Design Book:

A Classical Journey: The Houses of Ken Tate by Ken Tate.
 

Favorite Cocktail:

Corpse Reviver No. 2 with Tequila.


What is your favorite room in your house and why?

The sunroom—I’m always chasing sunlight, and it’s the most calming, cheerful space in the house.
 

Any tips for creating a stylish home?

Keep it authentic and don’t be afraid to select pieces that are unique. The most beautiful homes reflect the personality of the people who live in them. 

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