Hey, friend!

I am Sarah Duncan, Founder and Principal Designer of Duncan Interior Designs.

My story began with the creative arts. Coming from a background in singing and dance, and having seen the creations of my mother, a seamstress and technical designer, creativity has always been in my DNA.

Growing up, I always had a love for interior design. I can remember walking through different neighborhoods, being fascinated by the way people designed their homes, and watching design shows to my heart’s content. However, I rarely saw designers who looked like me or considered a career in design. Eventually, I started working in full-time ministry serving young adults and women for 8.5 years, gaining extensive experience in planning logistics for conferences, retreats, and more.

Then the pandemic hit, bringing everything to a screeching halt, and I found myself back in my childhood bedroom. Aside from the ugly wallpaper and flooring, it was transparently a space that held a lot of painful memories for me. The toll of being back in that space started to negatively impact my mental health. Then, one day, I decided it was time for a change. I ripped up that ugly flooring, tore down the wallpaper, painted the walls, and bought new furniture, creating a newly designed space that brought me so much peace. That moment reawakened my love for interior design, and I enrolled in the interior design course at the New York Institute of Art and Design to get my certification. From there, through much prayer, DID was birthed, and we’ve been writing our story ever since.