trashy

interiors

Buy nice or cry twice

  • Design that outlasts trends

    We believe the most sustainable room is the one you already have.

    Our interiors start with what’s there — rearranged, refreshed, reimagined, or re-homed. We’ll help you choose the kind of finishes, fabrics, and furnishings that actually hold up — in quality, story, and style.

feel great in your space

  • Refresh what you have

    We specialize in making your existing pieces feel new again — sometimes all it takes is a shift in layout, color, or lighting.

    Maybe you don’t need more stuff — just a better rug, a new paint color, or one less thing cluttering the room.

  • Responsible Sourcing

    When new is needed, we source smart: sustainably , vetted materials, and furniture that’s built to last. No greenwashing, no fast furniture. A focus on local and family businesses.

    You’ll be working with a Masters of Industrial Design furniture designer who does her homework.

  • The Details

    For remodels and larger projects, we collaborate with trusted craftspeople, refinishers, and trades to keep every decision aligned with your values and your budget. We understand tradeoffs and don’t let the ego of our designs get in the way of your wallet.

Laura Olson is an interior decorator and the founder of Trashy, a sustainable furniture and design studio built on the idea that beauty and responsibility can share the same space.

With a Master of Industrial Design, Laura approaches interiors with a maker’s eye — understanding how things are built, finished, and meant to last. She looks closely at every detail: the joinery of a table, the feel of a finish, the story behind a material.

Her work focuses on longevity, craftsmanship, and circular design — using what already exists, choosing only what’s worth keeping for the longhaul, and rejecting the disposable mindset of fast interiors. She spends her free time looking at what’s new in the industry and going deep into new materials and companies that are doing great things, so expect a point of view with a lifetime of interest and research.

She lives in Raleigh, NC and shares a home with kids of all ages who like to test her design choices. She considers the evolving needs of people in their homes, from kids growing up to adults aging in place.

Let’s make your space feel new —

without starting from scratch.