Hi, I’m Sarah Gilpin, founder of Gilpin Design. With a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Michigan State University, NCIDQ certification (2009), ASID membership, and more than 20 years at the highest levels of the industry, I deliver transformative interiors that command premium investment—because every space I touch increases property value, elevates daily life, and drives measurable ROI for businesses and homeowners.

My Story & Expertise

My career foundation was built at NBS Commercial Interiors, where I specialized in high-performance environments for corporate, education, and especially healthcare and medical office settings. There I mastered the art of creating amazing spaces that work for you—integrating architecture, furniture systems, and advanced technology while navigating complex regulatory requirements, ADA compliance, infection-control standards, and the selection of durable, code-compliant fabrics and finishes engineered for clinical environments that promote healing, safety, and longevity.

Using advanced CAD platforms and expert space planning, I develop precise, efficient layouts that maximize workflow, staff productivity, patient experience, and overall performance in commercial and medical settings.

That same strategic precision and technical mastery translate seamlessly into my luxury residential work. I’ve designed sophisticated interiors for exclusive vacation properties such as Villa Nonna in Peter Bay, St. John, USVI—a stunning 5-bedroom ocean-front estate with infinity-edge pool and refined Tuscan-island finishes. My portfolio also includes premier vacation homes in Harbor Springs, luxury Florida beach houses, and ski-in/ski-out residences at Crystal Mountain Resort. For each of these, I employ professional CAD modeling and thoughtful space planning to optimize breathtaking views, natural light, flow, functionality, and timeless luxury living.

Locally, I’ve completed numerous high-end residential remodels and commercial projects across Metro Detroit’s most prestigious communities—Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak, Waterford, and Commerce—where clients trust my ability to translate vision into refined, functional beauty through meticulous CAD-driven planning and execution.

Why discerning clients invest in Gilpin Design

• Commercial & Healthcare Expertise – Proven at NBS delivering regulation-ready medical offices with specialized, high-performance fabrics/finishes and integrated technology solutions that create healing, productive environments.

• Technical Precision – Advanced CAD capabilities and sophisticated space planning for both commercial efficiency and residential lifestyle optimization.

• Luxury Residential Mastery – From Caribbean ocean-view villas and Florida beach estates to Northern Michigan retreats and Crystal Mountain ski homes, I create high-value spaces worth every dollar of premium investment.

• Metro Detroit Specialist – 20+ years elevating homes and offices in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Waterford, and Commerce—where your neighbors already trust my name.

• True Partnership at Premium Level – I listen deeply, deliver technically flawless results, and provide ROI that justifies consultation fees because the spaces I create pay dividends for decades.

I’m passionate about partnering with clients who refuse to settle for ordinary. If you’re ready to invest in interiors that are beautiful, strategically planned, technically precise, and built to last—let’s discuss your vision. Your elevated space awaits.