Matthews · North Carolina

Quiet design, gathered from nature.

Faded Green Design Studio is a small, full-hearted practice for interiors, patterns, and original art — built for real homes, real budgets, and the real beauty of slow, considered choices.

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Lauren Atlas, founder of Faded Green Design Studio
Hi, I'm Lauren.
About the Designer

A creative at heart, gathering inspiration from nature.

Hey there — I'm Lauren Atlas, the founder of Faded Green Design Studio in Matthews, NC.

I studied Interior Design at Purdue University, earning my Bachelor of Arts and LEED AP certification along the way — both reflecting a long-standing commitment to sustainable, considered design. Most recently, I became a Certified Immersion Pattern Designer, continuing to explore new creative paths.

My work lives at the intersection of interior design, pattern design, and original art — three threads I weave together to help homes feel quietly, beautifully like the people who live in them.

Education B.A., Purdue
Certified LEED AP
Specialty Interior Design Consulting + Pattern Design
Our Story

How Faded Green came to be.

Something unexpectedly beautiful came from the chapter of my life when I chose to stay home and raise my kids.

Shortly after entering the residential world of interior design, I got married and started having kids. I chose to stay home and raise them — it had always been a dream of mine. But who knew something quietly beautiful would grow from that chapter?

When other moms found out I was an interior designer, the conversations never stopped. They needed quick, detailed, small-scale solutions and didn't know where to turn. Overwhelmed by choices, balancing family life, and not wanting to spend a fortune — I knew that feeling. My husband and I did everything in our own house ourselves.

I heard each of you. So Faded Green is the answer: a budget-friendly place where a creative professional will sit down with you for a color consultation, materials selection, or simply a walk-through full of ideas and what to prioritize first.

Already have a contractor you love? Perfect — I'll be the design support behind your project. Want custom wallpaper, fabric, or art? Whatever creative problem you're facing, no matter how small, Faded Green Design Studio is up for the challenge.

Creatively yours,
Faded Green
Grounded. Open-minded. Truthful.
Featured Project

A whole-home transformation.

Brick painted in two soft tones. Reclaimed wood headers. A live-edge desk built by hand. Stone laid moss-and-all. Every surface considered, sourced, and finished by Lauren and her husband — proof that real homes are made room by room.

Finished home exterior
Front entry door detail
Brick and trim detail
Garage and exterior
Live-edge desk in the office
Mossy stone path detail
Client Work

From undefined to favorite room.

A vague, open space reimagined as a cozy library and office — built-in bookshelves paired with a recessed bench seat that hides storage inside. One thoughtful stroke gave the room warmth, character, and a real reason to gather.

Project
Library & Office Nook
Scope
Built-ins · Bench Seat · Hidden Storage
Client
The Bouldin Family
Before The room before — an open, undefined space with a piano and bare walls
After The room after — built-in bookshelves and recessed bench nook with hidden storage
A room that quietly draws you in.
  • Floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves flanking a center nook
  • Recessed bench seat with lift-top hidden storage
  • A favorite spot for the kids, the dog, and slow afternoons
In her words

Working with Lauren Atlas of Faded Green Design Studio felt like watching a room slowly discover its true purpose.

What started as a small to medium open space that felt vague and undefined has become one of my favorite spots in the house. It is now a cozy library and office that I genuinely look forward to spending time in every single day.

Lauren took my ideas and envisioned built in bookshelves paired with a beautiful recessed bench seat that includes hidden storage. In one thoughtful stroke, the room gained warmth, character, and real intention. Now my kids love curling up in the nook to chat, read, or simply hang out together, turning the space into a true family gathering spot. The bench nook has also become my dog's favorite place to nap while I work, which makes the room feel even more comforting and lived in.

It feels inviting and calm, the kind of room that quietly draws you in. You sit down thinking you will stay for just a little while, and before you know it, time has slipped away.

What I appreciated most was how naturally and collaboratively Lauren worked. She listened carefully, elevated my ideas, and blended beauty with practical function in every detail. The entire process felt easy, enjoyable, and surprisingly stress free.

I am truly grateful for her vision and creativity. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lauren to anyone looking to transform a space into something personal, functional, and deeply welcoming.

With much gratitude,

— Britney Bouldin
Library & Office Nook · Matthews, NC
Why Faded Green

A different kind of design partner.

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No required markups

Unlike most designers, I don't require you to purchase products through me. Once we find what you're looking for, you buy directly from the source. You're paying for time and taste — never for inflated retail.

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Built for real budgets

A flat $50/hour after our consultation. Phased projects, single rooms, one decision you can't make — there's no minimum and no spend you have to commit to. Real design help, no matter how small the question.

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Plays well with your team

Already have a contractor you love? Wonderful. I'll be the design support behind their work — coordinating selections, drawings, and details so the whole project comes together cleanly.

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Custom creative on request

Pattern design, custom wallpaper, fabric, commissioned art — these are part of the practice, not an upcharge surprise. If your home needs something that doesn't exist yet, we'll make it.

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LEED-accredited & sustainable

I earned my LEED AP credential because sustainability has always mattered to me. That mindset shows up quietly in every recommendation — long-lasting materials, considered sourcing, less waste.

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Honest, end to end

Not happy at any point? Tell me. We'll fix it, or you can step away — only paying for the work already done. I never want you to feel stuck.

Services & Booking

Pick a starting place.

Whether you need a single conversation or a creative partner through every phase, every project starts the same way — with a chat to make sure we're a good fit for each other.

— The Faded Green Promise

Unlike many designers, I do not require you to purchase products and materials through me. Once I find what you're looking for, you're welcome to purchase directly from the store or website. There are no markups — you are strictly paying for my hourly service.

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Complimentary Phone Call

Free· 15 min

Are we a good fit? A short call to chat through your project. "I already have a contractor I love." "I'm doing this myself and just need guidance." "I have ten things to do and need to prioritize." Bring it all.

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Initial Consultation

$175· up to 2 hrs

A site visit and assessment, not to exceed two hours. We'll discuss the project and your personal style at length, take photos, make sketches, and measure if needed. Non-refundable.

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Hourly Design Support

$50· per hour

Every hour after our initial consultation. Product research, materials selection, drawings & sketches, video calls, text & email questions during the project, and any extra site visits.

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If you're not satisfied at any time during the project, I'd rather you tell me — and I'll do my best to fix whatever you're not happy with. If we end up not being a good fit, you can cancel hourly services, paying only for the work already completed, and continue on your own or with another designer. I never want you to feel stuck or unhappy.

The Art Shop

Original works & patterns.

Everything below is hand-drawn or hand-built by Lauren — fine art prints, surface patterns sold by the yard, and made-to-order wallpaper. Tap any piece to inquire or purchase.

Nova Scotia Seaside original pen-and-ink drawing
Nova Scotia Seaside
Original · Pen & Ink
$95
Sea Rose original drawing
Sea Rose
Original · Pencil
$75
Outer Banks wildflower pattern
Outer Banks Wildflower
Pattern · Wallpaper / Yardage
$48 / yd
Outer Banks shell stripe pattern
Outer Banks Shell Stripe
Pattern · Wallpaper / Yardage
$48 / yd
Shells and stripes pattern in navy and copper
Shells & Stripes
Pattern · Wallpaper / Yardage
$58 / yd
Custom
Commission
Made for Your Space
Custom Commission
Original · Made to Order
From $250
Custom
Pattern
Designed For You
Custom Pattern Design
Pattern · Made to Order
From $400

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Location Matthews, North Carolina
Email fadedgreends@pm.me
Instagram @fadedgreendesignstudio
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