CREDENTIALS & PHILOSOPHY
About Elizabeth Ghia
Elizabeth Ghia is a British interior designer based in Miami, Florida, and the founder and principal of Elizabeth Ghia Interiors, a luxury residential design firm established in 2012. She specialises in timeless, classically inspired interiors rooted in European design tradition, with a particular depth of knowledge in historic homes, bespoke cabinetry, and the artisanal materials and techniques that define enduring, high-quality interiors.
Background & Training
Elizabeth holds an MA in History of Art from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and received her professional design training in London with Smallbone of Devizes, the renowned British atelier celebrated for its bespoke handcrafted cabinetry. She spent nine years with Smallbone, developing an exceptionally thorough grounding in classical design, fine materials, and the disciplines of bespoke residential interiors at the highest level.She subsequently transferred to New York City, where she established Elizabeth Ghia Interiors and built a practice spanning the East Coast, before relocating to the Miami area. She has served on the Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board and has worked on numerous landmark and historic properties throughout Florida, New York, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.
Design Philosophy
Elizabeth's approach is shaped by a deep respect for the history of design and a belief that a home should reflect its owner's story, values, and way of living — not the signature of its designer. Her aesthetic is classical without being rigid, and timeless without being static. She draws on her academic background in art history, her European training, and her annual sourcing trips to Paris and the French flea markets to bring each project a richness and individuality that cannot be replicated from a catalogue.Her annual sourcing trips to Paris and deep connection to Cap Ferrat — where she is currently researching a book on the region's historic villas — inform an aesthetic rooted as much in European design history as in the lives of her clients.
Specialist Areas
Elizabeth Ghia Interiors works across new construction, full renovation, and furnishings and décor projects. Areas of particular specialism include:
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Historic and landmark properties
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Bespoke cabinetry and custom millwork
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Classic European and English-influenced interiors
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Luxury residential design for primary residences, second homes, and legacy properties
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Full-service, white-glove project management from concept to installation
Recognition & Memberships
Elizabeth Ghia Interiors is recognised on House & Garden's The List, holds an AD Pro membership with Architectural Digest, and maintains an active Houzz profile with a five-star client rating. Elizabeth has been featured in Luxury Guide USA and a number of regional publications covering Miami's luxury design community.
Areas Served
Elizabeth Ghia Interiors accepts a limited number of projects each year and currently works with clients in Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, Pinecrest, Bay Harbour Islands, New York City, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What design style does Elizabeth Ghia specialise in?
Elizabeth specialises in timeless, classically inspired interiors with a strong European influence — drawing on English, French, and broader Continental design traditions. Her work is characterised by bespoke cabinetry, artisanal materials, antique textiles, and carefully sourced vintage pieces that give each project a collected, personal quality.
Where is Elizabeth Ghia Interiors based?
The firm is based in Coral Gables, Florida, and serves clients throughout Miami-Dade, as well as in New York, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
What sets Elizabeth Ghia apart from other Miami interior designers?
Elizabeth's background is unusually deep for a Miami-based designer. Her MA in History of Art, nine years of training with one of Britain's foremost bespoke cabinetry ateliers, and her ongoing scholarly connection to European design history — currently expressed through research for a book on the historic villas of Cap Ferrat — give her a foundation that is rare in the American market. She is one of very few British-trained designers working at this level in South Florida.
What types of projects does Elizabeth Ghia Interiors take on?
The firm focuses on full-service luxury residential interior design, including new construction, complete renovation, and furnishing projects. Elizabeth works primarily on primary residences, second homes, and legacy properties for clients who value quality, discretion, and a deeply personalised process.
How do I enquire about working with Elizabeth Ghia Interiors?
The firm accepts a limited number of projects each year. Prospective clients are invited to submit an enquiry via the contact form on this website. Elizabeth personally reviews all enquiries and will be in touch to explore whether the project is a good mutual fit.---