Born and raised in Piqua, Ohio, Trudy Stump leads Huff Harrington Design as Lead Designer - though you’d never guess she isn’t a born-and-bred Southern belle. Nearly seven years into her tenure with Huff Harrington, Trudy is celebrated for her exquisite taste, refined design sensibility, and contagious optimism. Just as integral to her work is her intuitive ability to connect with clients. She is a thoughtful listener who takes the time to truly understand their needs, translating their vision into spaces that feel personal, sophisticated, and always chic.
Prior to diving into the world of interiors, Trudy honed her spatial design skills through years of experience in leadership roles for brands including Gap, Spanx, and Serena & Lily. Through frequent travel to France, where she assists with international design projects and installations, Trudy has developed a signature approach - blending old and new with her own playful, unexpected twist. Outside the design office, she can be found strolling Chastain Park with her handsome English Lab, Beau, or enjoying a lively dinner out with her husband, glass of bubbly in hand!
Q&A
What Cuvée Home items did you select and why?
I chose the Sadie Ceramic Table Lamp in Bone paired with the Gathered Anika Lampshade. I love how the clean, sculptural base balances with the soft, traditional feel of the gathered shade. Together they bring a warm, classic touch that layers beautifully into any room.
Describe your home or personal design aesthetic in 3 words:
Classic, warm, timeless.
What is your favorite styling piece or accessory?
It’s hard to pick just one! I always come back to the power of layering - it’s the key to making a space feel complete, collected, and deeply personal. Whether it's a coffee table book that expresses a passion of a client, a warm and cozy throw over an occasional chair or a memento from a parent or grandparent, it is those kinds of touches that feel special across the accessories.
Where do you find inspiration:
Everywhere! A beautiful fabric might inspire an entire family room, and a restaurant in Paris could spark ideas for a bedroom. My eye is constantly drawn to finishes - color, texture, materials, or anything architecturally striking.Favorite Design Book:
It changes monthly - I’m always rotating through new sources of inspiration but this month's favorite is Inside Sicily by Christopher Garis!Favorite Cocktail:
An Old Fashioned
What is your favorite room in your house and why?
Any tips for creating a stylish home?
Mix something new with something old. It adds depth, personality, and that “lived-in” feeling every room needs. This could be your grandmother’s stools, artwork from your childhood home, or a beloved rug that’s been passed down - those pieces make a space truly yours.
