A Note About our Studio’s Evolution
Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design now continues as Abbey Ragsdale Design Studio.
This evolution reflects the studio’s leadership today and the direction ahead. While the name has changed, the work, values, and commitment to our clients remain consistent. The studio’s new name more clearly represents its voice, expertise, and long-term vision.
Over the coming months, this website will be thoughtfully updated to reflect the studio’s evolving identity, including refreshed imagery and expanded project features. The work shown here remains representative of the level of rigor, clarity, and care we bring to every project.
About Abbey
Abbey Ragsdale is a Dallas-based interior designer with over 17 years of experience specializing in residential renovation and new construction. Her work is grounded in architectural understanding and shaped by a deep respect for how homes are built, furnished, and lived in.
As the daughter of a carpenter and general contractor, Abbey grew up immersed in construction environments—learning early how decisions on paper translate to real-world execution. That foundation informs a design approach focused on precision, proportion, and problem-solving, particularly within kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, and custom millwork—spaces and systems where details matter most.
From that foundation, Abbey carries the same level of rigor through space planning, furniture planning, lighting, textiles, and layered finishes, ensuring that each element is purposeful and cohesive. Decorative decisions are never arbitrary; each element within a home is considered for its purpose, performance, and relationship to the whole. Her interiors are known for their clarity and restraint—thoughtful layouts, well-resolved material transitions, and spaces that feel intentional rather than overworked.
Abbey Ragsdale Design Studio offers full-service interior design, working closely with architects, builders, and craftspeople to deliver interiors that are both highly resolved and deeply livable. The studio is sought out by clients who value expertise, trust the process, and want a designer who can confidently lead decisions—from the structural to the tactile—with clarity and care.
Design grounded in place, elevated by story.
What’s Ahead
As the studio continues under its new name, clients can expect the same level of care, rigor, and attention to detail—along with a renewed focus on storytelling, legacy, and thoughtful design solutions.
We invite you to explore the work and check back as the site continues to evolve.