Pearl Akosah
CEO & Principal Interior Designer
Pearl Akosah is the CEO and Principal Designer of Interior Design by Pearl LLC based in Centreville, VA. Her company creates modern, elegant, and highly functional interior designs for busy professionals in Virginia and beyond.
With over 20 years of experience in international development, public-private partnerships, and business strategy, Pearl brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition to every project. Her designs are thoughtfully curated to feel calm, elevated, and quietly luxurious—spaces that support how her clients live, work, entertain, and restore.
Pearl specializes in working with senior executives and busy professionals who value processes, quality, clarity, and discretion. Her approach is deeply personal and highly organized, guiding clients seamlessly from concept to completion while respecting their time and lifestyle.
She provides Full-Service Design, Designer-By-Your-Side (20-hour blocks), Designer-For-A-Day (5 hours), Virtual Design, New Build Interior Design & Furnishings, and Design Consultation.
Her sense of style and creativity is evident in her selection of lighting fixtures, furniture pieces, accessories, window treatments, flooring, textures, and colors for her design projects.
A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School (MPA), University of Ghana Business School (MBA), and the New York Institute of Art & Design, Pearl believes a well-designed home should speak of success in a subtle, confident way—never loud, always intentional.
She is delighted to partner with you on your next project. Let her know about your interior design needs.
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THE PEARL DIFFERENCE
Designed With Intention
The difference is in the details—and knowing which details matter.
Pearl’s approach is grounded in thoughtful restraint, strategic investment, and a balance between beauty and function.
60-30-10 Investment Principle — Spend thoughtfully where it creates the greatest impact.
Three-Texture Minimum — Layer texture to give every space depth and dimension.
Patina Principle — Choose materials that become more beautiful with time.
Empty Space Rule — Let a room breathe. Not every space needs to be filled.
One Unexpected Element — Add something unexpected to give each room personality.
The result is a home that feels considered, personal, and quietly confident.
Full Service Design
A well-designed home feels effortless, but the process behind it should never be left to chance. Our Full-Service Interior Design offering is designed for busy professionals and homeowners who value expertise and want a trusted partner to guide every stage of the project—from concept and planning through procurement, installation, and final styling.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Complimentary Initial Consultation, Floor Plans, Space Planning, 3D Renderings, Furniture Pieces and Lighting Fixtures Selection, Flooring and Rug Options, Fabric Selections for Upholstery and Accents, Window Treatment Options, Sourcing One-Of-A-Kind Pieces and Fixtures, Accommodations for Existing Pieces, Color Consultation, Project Management, Budget Reviews, Delivery, and Installation.
Our Process
1
Inquiry + Complimentary Initial Consultation
We begin by learning about your lifestyle, vision, and goals to understand how we can create a home that feels distinctly yours.
2
Design Service Proposal
We define the scope, priorities, investment, and expectations for your project, creating a clear roadmap for the design journey ahead.
3
Onboarding
Once we begin, we gather the details, measurements, inspiration, and information needed to fully understand your home and how you live in it.
4
Design Concept + Design
Your vision takes shape through thoughtful space planning, materials, furnishings, finishes, and renderings—refined until every detail feels intentional.
5
Order and Management + Installation and Reveal Day
We manage sourcing, purchasing, deliveries, and timelines from start to finish, bringing every carefully selected element together and styling your space to perfection.
6
Off-boarding
We complete the final details, review your finished space, and ensure everything is beautifully resolved so you can settle into your newly transformed home.
