Founded in 2012, Rockwell Interiors has become synonymous with elevated, deeply considered interiors throughout Southern California.
Our Story
Founded in 2012, Rockwell Interiors has become synonymous with elevated, deeply considered interiors throughout Southern California. Distinguished by a refined aesthetic and architectural approach, the studio creates bespoke environments that are timeless, layered, and unmistakably personal.
Under the direction of founder and creative director Christie May, Rockwell Interiors brings more than two decades of experience spanning residential and boutique hospitality design. A San Diego native, Christie is known for her discerning eye, intuitive understanding of space, and ability to craft interiors that feel both effortlessly sophisticated and richly lived in.
Every Rockwell project begins with a singular vision. The studio approaches each home and hospitality space as a unique narrative, informed by its architecture, surroundings, and the lifestyle of those who inhabit it. The result is a portfolio of distinctive interiors that feel curated, collected, and enduring.
Rockwell Interiors is a full-service design studio specializing in ground-up residences, transformative renovations, and comprehensive furnishing and styling. Working in close collaboration with architects, builders, and artisans, the team thoughtfully oversees every layer of the design process, from spatial planning and architectural detailing to custom millwork, furnishings, textiles, finishes, and bespoke elements tailored specifically to each project.
With a strong foundation in architectural space planning, the studio is known for creating interiors that balance beauty with intentionality. Every detail is carefully considered to ensure each space not only functions seamlessly, but evokes a lasting sense of warmth, sophistication, and ease.
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From the first site measure to the final styled install, the studio guides every phase with clarity and care.
Founder & Principal Designer
Christie May is the founder and principal designer of Rockwell Interiors. With substantial experience and a mastery of her craft, she is known for creating thoughtfully curated interiors that feel timeless, inviting, and deeply connected to the people who experience them, whether in private residences or boutique hospitality environments. Her work is defined by a refined balance of sophistication and ease, resulting in environments that live beautifully year after year.
A San Diego native, Christie brings an intuitive understanding of architecture, proportion, and atmosphere to every project. She is drawn to interiors that feel layered and enduring, where materiality, light, and detail come together to create a sense of comfort and quiet sophistication. She believes great design is ultimately about how a space makes people feel, and approaches each project with a deep understanding of lifestyle, context, and purpose, translating those insights into interiors that feel authentic and effortlessly tailored.
At the heart of her process is a belief that great design begins with understanding the people who will live in and experience the space. Christie approaches each project with curiosity and intention, translating lifestyle, story, brand and vision into interiors that feel cohesive and considered in every detail.
Known for her discerning eye, collaborative spirit, and attention to detail, Christie brings both creative vision and technical expertise to every project. She values strong relationships with clients and collaborators and a seamless design experience, guiding each project through a process that feels supportive, clear, and genuinely enjoyable from concept to completion.
Above all, Christie believes that exceptional design should enrich everyday life, creating spaces that are not only beautiful, but meaningful, functional, and enduring.
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Great design begins with understanding the people who will live in and experience the space. Let's begin with yours.
