Lesley Thomas

A graduate from Appalachian State University and a Zimbabwe native, Lesley has worked on a broad range of projects including hospitality, higher education, and private residences. 

Lesley values authenticity in design. Her insistence on a palette of locally sourced materials and locally crafted furniture generates a faithful aesthetic, while her consideration to all generations ensures an equally relevant narrative. "We start all projects by digging for a story that hasn't been told, and only then can design begin." 

She wishes to preserve the spirit of each project through finding and designing around each project's soul and unique character to create something that stands the test of time while immediately appealing to guests and locals alike.