Meet Our Team
Purpose-driven design is at the heart of everything we do. We create timeless, elevated interiors throughout Western North Carolina that solve problems, enhance everyday living, and elevate the way people live and work. Guided by a commitment to excellence and integrity, we deliver thoughtful design that makes a lasting impact and consistently exceeds expectations.
Dawn Driskill, ASID — Interior Designer & Founder
With more than thirty-five years of experience in award-winning interior design, Dawn Driskill has led projects of all sizes across Western North Carolina and California. Her signature approach blends a California-inspired use of color and clean lines with the relaxed, livable elegance of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her work has been featured in both local and national publications.
Renowned for her commitment to quality and highly personalized service, Dawn is unapologetically meticulous—earning a reputation among clients and industry peers as thoughtful, trustworthy, and truly essential to the success of every project.
Heather Grant — Interior Designer & Project Manager
Heather brings a thoughtful balance of creativity and organization to every project. Before joining The Design Gallery in 2021, she served as Director of Digital Marketing for a web-based design company, leading design and marketing initiatives for clients around the world. Today, Heather oversees timelines, budgets, and communication while also contributing creatively—layering color, texture, and materials to shape functional, beautifully designed spaces that reflect each client’s vision.
Missi Smith — Interior Designer
With more than 20 years of experience in residential new construction and remodeling, Missi brings a thoughtful, practical approach to every project. She has also served as a general contractor on new builds and investment properties, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the building process. Known for sourcing smart solutions that balance quality and value, Missi believes great design should feel comfortable, personal, and timeless. A Minnesota native now living in the mountains of North Carolina, Missi loves the laid-back Hendersonville/Asheville lifestyle, four distinct seasons, and spending time with her husband, four children, and three dogs.
Shelly Gregg — Interior Designer
Shelly brings a thoughtful, purpose-driven approach to historic preservation and adaptive reuse design. With a background rooted in service, she developed a deep respect for community, heritage, and the stories places hold. Driven by a passion for architecture and preservation, Shelly combines research, technical expertise, and sustainable practices to breathe new life into historic structures. From restoring century-old buildings to reimagining forgotten spaces, she approaches each project with care, ensuring every design honors the past while creating meaningful, functional spaces for the future.
Katie Kennett — Drafting & Interior Design
Katie provides custom drafting and design services for residential and commercial projects throughout Western North Carolina. A graduate of Western Carolina University with a B.S. in Interior Design, she specializes in custom home design, renovations, additions, and construction documents, working in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, and SketchUp. Growing up around architecture, Katie developed an early passion for design and loves collaborating with clients to create thoughtful, functional floor plans. Her research with ASID and Design for Health reflects her belief in design’s ability to positively impact people and communities.
Lindsey Kehres — Interior Designer
With more than 15 years of experience, Lindsey brings a refined perspective and creative edge to every project. A graduate of Western Carolina University with a degree in Interior Design, she pairs strong technical knowledge with an expert command of color and a deep understanding of construction. Her award-winning work has been featured in multiple design publications. From single-room transformations to full-scale renovations and new construction, Lindsey creates sophisticated, livable spaces that balance timeless beauty with personality. Outside the studio, she enjoys spending time with her family, pets, and traveling together.
Betsy Edwards - Interior Designer
Betsy has loved creating living spaces since childhood. She approaches design anthropologically—studying how people live so form and function enhance daily life, family time, celebrations, and work. By learning a client’s history, preferences, and future needs, she envisions spaces that are both personal and enduring. An award-winning interior architectural designer, Betsy has two decades of experience in Atlanta working on national and international hospitality and residential projects, including country clubs, Disney projects, Hyatt hotels, and acclaimed restaurants. Today, Betsy has relocated and continues to focus on residential and new construction projects in and around Wilmington North Carolina.
