Welcome to Amity Worrel & Co., where we believe your space should be an unapologetic reflection of you. We discovered years ago that the clients we please most are those who feel deeply connected to their homes—the ones who believe their space must represent their unique essence. To these clients, no detail is insignificant. We call them our “Gotta Be Me” clients, and they are the heart of our personality-driven interior design approach.

My team and I feel happiest when working with clients who want to be involved at every level. They have a great capacity to trust and never micromanage because they appreciate our expertise—yet they have strong opinions about everything. Their style and opinions become the guardrails for our work. You might be surprised by how far apart those rails can be, though! Our clients are wild. Together, we push each other to greater heights of design fun, fantasy, and bold interior design.

Keeping witches out? We want them to come in!

One of our current projects is a freestanding writer’s studio—its own little temple to imagination—complete with Victorian Gothic Revival details from buttresses to soaring vaults. Think steep roofs, pointed arches, and gingerbread trim. The structure takes cues from the Gothic Revival tradition, where everyday homes borrowed the grandeur of castles and cathedrals.

Because this is a returning client, we already know she’s game for ideas that are astute, insightful, and deeply personal. Within this fantastical little building, I suggested a favorite detail: a witches stair.

The “witches stair” has origins shrouded in folklore, claiming witches couldn’t climb alternating-tread stairs because the uneven pattern confused them. In reality, these stairs were a clever, efficient architectural solution for small spaces. We decided to reclaim the myth. In our version of eclectic residential design, witches are welcome to come in!

Design stories like this—where folklore meets functionality—remind me of why interior design is so important for creating the perfect home. It’s about building spaces that reflect personality, history, and a sense of humor all at once.

Stained glass flames – yes please!

Another example of a client pushing the envelope wanted to incorporate stained glass at the doors to her art studio. Her request? Stained glass FLAMES! Yes please!

This enthusiasm sparked an unforgettable “only at Amity” moment, turning a spark of an idea into a true collaboration of art, story, and design. It’s proof that great maximalist interiors happen when a client’s personality leads the way and the result feels unmistakably them.

Paper maché and peacocks

From there, our work with other “Gotta Be Me” clients only grows wilder. We’ve had the privilege of creating expressive home decor through masterpieces of paper maché. This includes detailing a TV frame in faux branches, adding flowers and vines to a bookcase, sculpting staghorn ferns to hang from the walls, and customizing perches for clients’ taxidermy peacocks—plural.

Each project feels like stepping into a different world where imagination meets expertise. Our studio has always been drawn to creative expression that that borders on camp.

Dreamers, meet doers

What sparks our clients’ creativity, I think, is our ability to pull it off. We don’t just dream with them; we deliver. From a custom-tufted velvet forty-foot sofa to Matisse-inspired corbel shelves designed to cradle a china collection, we make the impossible tangible.

Sometimes I stop mid-project and think: How did I get this lucky? To have clients who dream in color and trust me to build it in real life is the best kind of work. Building the expertise to accomplish those dreams over the last thirty years has been time well spent.

The best projects happen when clients and designers share a sense of curiosity, a touch of mischief, and a mutual desire to achieve the extraordinary. My clients might be “extra,” but I say bring it on. After all, over-the-top home design isn’t about holding back—it’s about going all in, together.

My clients might be “extra,” but I say bring it. After all, design isn’t about holding back—it’s about going all in, together. 

Show-offs? Absolutely. And we’re proud of it.

FAQ: Embracing Maximalist & Personality-Driven Design

• What is personality-driven interior design? Personality-driven design moves away from cookie-cutter trends and focuses entirely on the homeowner’s unique tastes, passions, and quirks. It’s about creating a space that tells your personal story, whether that means showcasing a vintage collection or installing stained-glass flames.

• How do I know if a maximalist interior is right for me? If you find joy in rich colors, bold textures, and surrounding yourself with meaningful objects, maximalism is likely for you. Maximalist interiors are highly curated, expressive spaces that celebrate a “more is more” philosophy without sacrificing comfort.

• Will an over-the-top home design feel too chaotic? Not when executed by professionals! The secret to bold design is finding harmony. By establishing visual guardrails, coordinating palettes, and creating intentional focal points, a skilled designer ensures your eclectic space feels delightfully cohesive rather than chaotic.

Ready to bring your wildest design dreams to life? Contact Amity Worrel & Co. today to start your own personality-driven interior design project.