ABOUT US

UpLiving Design is a premier vacation rental and residential design company based in North Carolina, serving clients across the nation. We specialize in creating stunning, personalized interiors that enhance the appeal and comfort of both vacation rentals and private residences. Our expertise lies in providing full-scope design services, including color consultation, redesign, and branded design. We help clients in the hospitality and vacation rental industry develop strong branding to better serve their guests. At UpLiving Design, we are passionate about helping clients infuse their unique style into their spaces, making each home or rental both beautiful and inviting. UpLiving Design began in the home staging industry before expanding to offer comprehensive design services. As our business evolved, we focused on both vacation rental and residential markets, helping clients remodel, redecorate, and select the perfect colors to create memorable and comfortable spaces. We also specialize in designing spaces that photograph beautifully, ensuring your property becomes a scroll-stopper in online listings. Whether you are updating your property, furnishing a new home, or seeking design advice, our team is dedicated to delivering interiors that reflect your taste and lifestyle. Based in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, we collaborate with homeowners and professionals from coast to coast, ensuring your space stands out and delights every guest.

OUR PROCESS

01.

CONSULT

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your vision, preferences, and lifestyle. This helps us create a design plan that truly reflects your personality.

02.

DESIGN

Our talented team of designers will develop a detailed design concept, complete with mood boards, sketches, and material samples. We work closely with you to refine the design until it’s perfect.

03.

EXECUTION

From sourcing materials to coordinating with craftsmen, we manage every aspect of the project. Our attention to detail ensures that the final result exceeds your expectations.

MEET THE TEAM

Tatiana Vaphides

Owner/Designer

Most of us discovered our love of color through our first box of crayons or watercolor paints...boy did I treasure those big boxes as a kid! My A+ classes were, of course, always art-related. I just loved them! Also, I was the kid who drove my parents nuts because I wanted to redesign my room on a monthly basis. So, cheers to crayons and paint kits! The color inspirations have led me to where I am today.

As the founder and owner of UpLiving Design & Staging, I started staging homes in Erie, Colorado, over eight years ago. Since then, my business has evolved from staging to design. We have many projects sprinkled all over the Denver, Colorado area. We have recently expanded our design services to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, including Airbnb design, remodeling, and renovations.

I earned my degrees in Business Management from the University of Phoenix in 2004 and Interior Design & Decorating from the Art Institute of Colorado in 2006. My designers and I are Certified Home Stagers & Re-designers, and Certified Color Experts. I spent 15 years in the corporate world in outside sales and customer service, both in the model home and wireless industries. It was a worthwhile experience, yet I knew I was given the gift of art and design that I needed to share with others.

I specialize in creating a colorful interior space and re-imagining a comfortable layout for staging and design clients of all types. I have a well-trained eye for quality, timeless designs, and style. Whether it is to remodel or recreate our client's living space to rent or sell, I pride myself on excellent customer service and the ability to listen to our clients' design dreams and goals. Color and design aren't just a passion anymore, but a love language I'm now fluent in.

UpLiving's current projects include residential home remodeling and renovations in Boulder, Erie, and Littleton, Colorado, and in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. We recently completed a redesign of our family's Airbnb in El Valle, Panama. Our Colorado Home Staging team continues to rock over 100 homes year after year!

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