Meet the Studio
About Us
 
 
 
 
 
Ashley Willis Staging & Design Studio is an interior design, virtual staging, and architectural visualization studio specializing in elevated, photorealistic interiors and exteriors for both residential and commercial spaces. The studio transforms empty, unfinished, or outdated properties into compelling environments designed to strengthen presentation, enhance market appeal, and help buyers and clients emotionally connect with a space.
Each project is thoughtfully designed with careful attention to realism, proportion, architectural detail, and cohesive styling tailored to the character of the property. From luxury residences and apartments to hospitality concepts, retail environments, office interiors, and commercial spaces, each visualization is created to feel sophisticated, believable, and market-ready.
Ashley is the Founder and Creative Director of the studio and remains hands-on in the design process across many projects. She leads all creative direction, spatial styling, visual composition, and interior design development, shaping each project from concept through final execution to ensure cohesive, photorealistic, and intentionally designed results.
She is joined by Shannon Melea, Interior Designer & Visualization Specialist, who supports curated interior development and styling direction. Laura Chapman, Photo Editor, ensures all imagery is refined through precise lighting correction, image cleanup, and color balancing.
The studio provides interior design consulting, virtual staging, virtual renovations, interior and exterior architectural visualization, decluttering, furniture selection, space planning, and design concepts across a wide range of styles—from Modern and Japandi to Luxury, Boutique Hotel, Wabi-Sabi, and Contemporary interiors.
Our work has supported leading real estate firms including Compass, The Corcoran Group, Douglas Elliman, Garfield Realty Corp., Hudson Advisory Team, and Christie's International Real Estate. Photography includes work by Russ Ross Photography.