ABOUT

styled in is an interior design studio based in charleston, south carolina with projects near and far. we craft bespoke interiors that are timeless, inviting, and memorable. unexpected moments are around the corner and every space has its purpose. we create spaces that tell a story, complementing the inhabitants' daily & aspirational lifestyle. our goal is to mirror this narrative through the design and functionality of your space, ensuring you feel the good vibes all day, every day.

FOUNDER

Marinela Doar

founder + designer marinela doar has over a decade of experience in hospitality, multi-family, restaurant & bar, commercial, retail and residential design. she has conceptualized and designed everything from cocktail bars to commercial office spaces and everything in between.

she is a licensed realtor in the charleston metro area and provides a desireable value to her clients by being able to envision not just their future house, but their home. through her guidance in acheiving your real estate goals, styled in takes the roll of envisioning the space you want through conceptual design and development creating a seamless partnership from day one to move in.

as a working mom and with family being the number one in her life, styled in was formed for creating a meaningful practice and being authentic to her design aesthetic, attracting the type of clients that are drawn to her style and want to trust her process of getting to know them on a soulful level.

born a california girl and raised in the pacific northwest, marinela moved from seattle to charleston, driving cross country to start a new chapter with her husband. they live on johns island with their son lucca and french bulldog biggie smalls. between finding the newest restaurant and cooking at home, her love for food rivals her love for design. when she’s not scheming her next meal, she’s planning her next trip, hosting her dining collective COME SIT WITH US, or going on walks with her family.

March 2020 | Kaleb Kerr

“Styled in was our designer for a bar build in Seattle WA, for which I was the general contractor. What a great experience; well thought and thorough drawings, clear and original ideas, responsive, flexible, willing to listen and adapt to new situations. It was a real treat to work with such a skilled designer and great person.”

December 2019 | Jennifer Leal

“We are just at the beginning stages of our new home project but so far we love working with Marinela at Styled In. After next week, I'll get a much better sense of her capabilities and expertise but feel confident that she will help us design the type of home we always dreamed of!”

February 2022 | Chris Foster

“Marinela was amazing. She designed a new apartment in a very complicated open space format. She was creative, agile and worked directly with me to ensure everything was done perfectly. I used her white glove service and it was fantastic and every detail was attended to in the delivery and furniture set up. I will absolutely be using her again and recommend her to anyone in need of expert interior design.”