Best Contemporary Interior Designers in Raleigh — Ranked 2026

We ranked 7 contemporary designers in Raleigh based on credentials, reviews, press, and portfolio quality.

Rankings last updated April 17, 2026

Top Contemporary Designers in Raleigh

  1. #1 — Coleman Design Company Score: 49/100

    Coleman Design Company

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Thomas Grae Score: 47/100

    Thomas Grae

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Greg Whiting, AIA Score: 45/100

    Greg Whiting, Aia

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Legar Taras Score: 43/100

    Legar Taras

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  5. #5 — KP Style & Design Score: 38/100

    Kp Style & Design

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Red Door South Score: 13/100

    Red Door South

    Specialties: Contemporary, Japandi, French Country. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Decorating Den Interiors Score: 13/100

    Decorating Den Interiors

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

How We Rank Interior Designers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like ASID/NCIDQ certification (20%), press recognition in publications like Architectural Digest (15%), review volume (15%), web and portfolio presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best contemporary interior designer in Raleigh?
Coleman Design Company is currently the #1 ranked contemporary interior designer in Raleigh based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.
How much does a contemporary interior designer cost in Raleigh?
Costs vary by project scope and designer tier. Economy firms commonly start around $5,000–$15,000 for a single room; standard projects run $20,000–$75,000; premium and luxury contemporary work in Raleigh often exceeds $150,000 for whole-home scopes. Each designer profile lists its published budget tier.
How are contemporary designers ranked in Raleigh?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like ASID/NCIDQ (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). There is no paid placement.