THE STUDIO

House of Boat is a boutique interior design studio based in North Carolina, serving clients across the East Coast who value heritage, modernity, and the quiet luxury of a thoughtfully curated home. At House of Boat, we believe a home should feel lived-in and deeply personal — a true reflection of your story. Our work blends vintage pieces with modern elements, creating interiors that carry a sense of history while feeling fresh, refined, and effortlessly lived-in. This balance between old and new forms the foundation of our design approach and brings a layered, soulful quality to every space we create. We view design as a collaborative journey. By listening closely and understanding how you live, we curate homes that feel intuitive, warm, and meaningful. Every detail is chosen with intention, creating a home that celebrates the stories, traditions, and moments that make you who you are. Our mission is to create spaces that honor what came before while embracing the present — a harmonious mix of old-world charm and modern living that feels undeniably you. From building a new home, renovating an existing space, or refreshing a single room, we offer a full range of services to help bring your vision to life with intention and ease.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
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MEET THE FOUNDER

FOUNDER + PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

CECILIA BOAT

Welcome! I’m Cecilia Boateng- the creative force behind House of Boat Design Studio. I founded House of Boat with a simple belief: a well-designed home should feel deeply personal — a reflection of who you are, where you’ve been, and what you love.

With a background in design and a passion for blending heritage with modern living, I create interiors that feel warm, grounded, and intentionally lived in. My work is rooted in an appreciation for craftsmanship, storytelling, and spaces that carry meaning.

I gravitate toward quality materials, vintage pieces with history, and thoughtful details that make a home feel curated rather than simply decorated.

Every project is shaped by a balance of old-world charm and contemporary simplicity, resulting in spaces that feel timeless, soulful, and distinctly personal.

Our process is deeply collaborative. I place my clients at the heart of every design—listening closely, learning the rhythms of their daily life, and translating their stories into environments that feel functional, expressive, and emotionally resonant.

Outside of design, you’ll find me planning beautiful weddings and events for engaged couples, traveling, exploring creative passion projects, and embracing life to the fullest.

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