ABOUT US

The Southern Porch Design Co. aesthetic is rooted in timeless style, comfortable elegance, thoughtful details, and genuine hospitality. 

Over the past 15 years, Julia has refined her interior design expertise through extensive home renovations, including the transformation of an original 1960s ranch and the design of a large custom addition, which has been featured in her contractor's professional portfolio. As a self-taught designer whose passion for antiques guides her Modern Heirloom style, she also consults on interior design projects locally and across the state, including work for a Cary, North Carolina-based tile design studio. 

Mandy brings a creative background in graphic design and visual branding, with experience designing for nonprofit organizations, online retail, and a private school in Wilmington, North Carolina. Her eye for composition, color, and presentation ensures that every porch installation feels polished, cohesive, and welcoming. Apart from their design work, both Julia and Mandy hold master's degrees and built successful professional careers before dedicating themselves to raising their families. 

At Southern Porch Design Co., Julia and Mandy blend their complementary talents with meticulous organization, exceptional customer service, and a passion for creating thoughtfully curated seasonal displays. Guided by the belief that true hospitality begins long before a guest crosses the threshold, each design is crafted to extend a warm welcome—creating homes that invite connection, celebrate gathering, and leave a lasting impression on everyone who arrives. 

Through Southern Porch Design Co.'s signature concierge experience, every detail—from planning and sourcing to installation—is thoughtfully handled with care, allowing clients more time to revel in the beauty of the season. Clients find that a breathtaking seasonal display from Southern Porch Design Co. delivers far beyond beautiful design. It is an invitation to enjoy more of what matters most in hosting season: lingering conversations on the porch, joyful gatherings around the table, and meaningful moments shared with family, friends, and neighbors in a home that reflects gracious hospitality from the very first approach.

Welcome to Southern Porch Design Co. We're Julia and Mandy—longtime friends, mothers of three each, and passionate believers that beautifully designed front porches play a vital role in the overall interior design of every home.

Our friendship began while serving together in a local ministry for new mothers, where we spent years envisioning and designing events, hosting gatherings, and crafting welcoming environments for our community. As our children grew, we dreamt of a way to combine our love for design, entertaining, hospitality, and the joy of the changing seasons into something that could benefit others.

The inspiration for Southern Porch Design Co. emerged unexpectedly while celebrating Julia's 40th birthday. What started as a simple idea quickly transformed into a shared vision: to provide clients with a luxury, stress-free way to celebrate autumn through beautifully curated porch installations and seasonal displays. We realized right then and there that we had discovered our next chapter.