Business Details
Your Trusted Interior Design Partner in Denver & Beyond
Founded by internationally recognized designer Miranda Cullen, Inside Stories combines the personalized service of a boutique firm with the comprehensive resources of a large-scale operation. Our Denver-based team delivers tailored interior design solutions across residential, commercial, and luxury markets nationwide. With a process refined over decades, we specialize in transforming spaces through collaborative consultations, precise space planning, and curated material selections. Our micro-design services make high-end design accessible for single-room projects, while our franchise model extends this expertise to markets nationwide.Backed by 30 years of industry leadership, we maintain rigorous quality standards through documented specifications and white-glove implementation services. Our commitment to client-centric design is evidenced by our portfolio of completed projects spanning kitchens, full-home renovations, corporate offices, and hospitality venues. Through strategic partnerships with architects, builders, and real estate professionals, we ensure seamless execution from concept to completion. This structured approach, combined with our focus on functional aesthetics, has established Inside Stories as a trusted name in interior design.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Design
Micro Interior Design
Luxury Home Renovations
Space Planning
Color Consultation
Furniture Selection
Art Consulting
Franchise Program
Portfolio Services
Highlights and features
- We offer nationwide design services with local market expertise in Denver and beyond
- Our three-phase design process ensures precise execution from consultation to implementation
- Specialized luxury residential X service handles high-end, full-home renovations
- Micro-design solutions make professional design accessible for single-room projects
- Proven franchise model extends our expertise to new markets while maintaining quality standards
Services
Residential Design
Our residential interior design service caters to new builds, renovations, and updates with comprehensive space planning, furniture layout, and material selection. We create personalized environments that reflect clients' lifestyles while maintaining functional efficiency. The process includes in-home consultations, detailed measurements, and white-glove implementation through our purchasing department.
Commercial Design
We specialize in corporate office spaces, restaurants, and hospitality venues that align with brand identity. Our approach combines aesthetic vision with practical functionality through space planning, material selection, and coordinated implementation. Services include in-person consultations, detailed measurements, and delivery coordination for commercial environments.
Luxury Residential X
This boutique service offers full-home luxury renovations and new builds with dedicated designer support. We create cohesive designs across entire properties with consistent materials and design elements. The extended process includes comprehensive planning for integrated storage solutions and adaptable lighting systems to enhance daily living.
Micro Interior Design
Our micro-design service makes professional design accessible for single-room projects and smaller-scale updates. We specialize in paint consultations, furniture selection, and space optimization for specific areas. This service allows clients to experience design benefits without full-home commitments.
Franchise Program
The Inside Stories franchise model provides established design firms with scalable micro-design services. Our program includes brand manuals, marketing materials, and three months of implementation support. Franchisees gain access to proven processes while maintaining operational autonomy and earning potential.
People
Miranda Cullen
CEO & Founder
International award-winning designer with 30 years of experience, Miranda leads our design team and drives franchise expansion. She mentors designers and maintains quality standards across all projects.
Sarah Evans
Chief Operating Officer
Colorado native with seven years at Inside Stories, Sarah oversees operations using strategic thinking and financial expertise to ensure smooth project execution and team coordination.
Kate Rainwater
Design Manager
Interior design graduate specializing in space planning, Kate collaborates with creative teams and brings expertise from outdoor activities to her design approach.
Sarah Beth Shamblin
Senior Interior Designer
Classical art historian turned designer, Sarah specializes in repurposing spaces and brings PNW-inspired creativity to her projects while teaching yoga in her free time.
Samantha Leffel
Senior Interior Designer
Former geophysicist with design expertise, Samantha focuses on functional storage solutions and brings analytical precision to her interior design projects.
Questions
What services does Inside Stories offer beyond residential design?
We provide commercial and hospitality design services for corporate offices, restaurants, and hotels.
Can I work with Inside Stories if I live outside Colorado?
Yes, we complete projects nationwide with remote consultation and implementation support.
What is the difference between interior design and decorating?
Interior design involves structural planning and space optimization, while decorating focuses on aesthetic elements.
Do you offer single-room design services?
Our micro-design services specialize in single-room transformations and smaller-scale projects.
How does the design process work?
Three phases: introduction consultation, discovery meeting with measurements, and final presentation with implementation tools.
Can I franchise an Inside Stories location?
Qualified design professionals can franchise our proven model with three months of implementation support.
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