Sarah Riley, Founder and Principal Designer
I design homes for people who want things done well and don’t have time to manage every detail themselves.
I started Vibe with a simple belief: your home should feel as intentional as the life lived inside it.
It should function easily. It should feel collected over time. And it should feel finished—not like something you’re still figuring out years later.
Before starting Vibe, I spent over 20 years in digital product innovation, along with more than a decade in design and real estate. That background shaped how I approach renovations—structured, thoughtful, and always considering how things come together in real life.
I’m also a licensed General Contractor in North Carolina, which allows me to lead projects with a clear understanding of both design and construction.
My role isn’t just to design a space—it’s to guide the entire process so it runs smoothly and the end result feels cohesive, natural, and fully resolved.
If you’re looking for someone to take the lead and bring clarity to your project from start to finish, we’ll likely work well together
Vibes & Conversations
From an interview with Bold Journey
“At the core of my process is a sense of balance—layering something old, something new, something that gently pushes, and something that feels unmistakably personal.”
— Sarah Riley
From Our Clients
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![A modern bathroom featuring a blue tile shower area with a glass door and a built-in niche, a freestanding white bathtub, a window with a beige Roman shade, a beige towel on a rod, and a decorative pendant light fixture.]()
"We are really enjoying the renovated bathroom. The design is transformative and everything we had hoped for."
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![Walk-in closet with shelves of shoes on the right, hanging clothes in the middle, and jewelry and bags on the left.]()
"Sarah did an incredible job with our main closets in our bedroom. From start to finish she was there to see the project through."
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![A small bathroom with a white door slightly open. Inside, a light wooden vanity with three drawers and metallic handles, a white countertop, and a silver faucet. Above, a large mirror with a decorative frame. To the right, a window with white blinds allowing natural light. To the left, a wall mounted light fixture with three glass shades. Towel hooks and a towel are on the wall, and a small area rug with a traditional pattern is on the black and white patterned floor.]()
"My experience with Sarah at Vibe was superior, She was by my side for every single detail down to the décor, and I now have an elevated bathroom from the old standard look that I really enjoy showing off to friends and family."
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![Living room with brown armchairs, a gallery wall of various framed photos and artwork on a maroon wall, a patterned area rug, and a wooden console table.]()
"Sarah really listened to the goals I had for the room and came up with ideas I had never thought of before. The office project was recently completed and I couldn’t be happier with the results! "
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![A black cabinet with striped wooden sliding doors in a room. The cabinet shelves hold glassware, picture frames, books, a small plant, and decorative objects. A modern chandelier with wooden blades hangs from the ceiling.]()
"Sarah was great to work with! We moved in to a base model, new construction home and started from square one with design. We chose to with her... Made a house into a home. Can’t recommend enough!"
