THE STUDIO

With close to 20 years of experience in the industry, Thiara Borges Dananberg founded Studio Borges Interior Design with the driving principle that great design exists at the intersection of livable function and joyful storytelling.

Based in New England with a National reach, Studio Borges offers full-service interior design for both residential homes and boutique commercial spaces. The studio specializes in artful, creative environments that beautifully reflect its inhabitants and brands.

The Studio Borges team approaches each project with an honest and detail-focused approach to design. With a method centered on research and collaboration, the foundation of each space is the client’s lifestyle needs, influences, and inspirations.

Studio Borges comes equipped with years of experience, organization, technical skill, and a creative approach to guide the client through the entire build and renovation process, resulting in spaces that function perfectly and tell the unique story of each client.

SPACES

Residential

The most beautiful homes are a celebration of the people living in them. We create strong relationships with our clients and use this as the cornerstone for each project. We strive to craft beautiful and functional spaces that perfectly capture the essence of each client.
Boutique Commercial

With our boutique commercial projects, we dig deep into our client’s brands, working to enhance the end-user experience by ensuring every functional need is met while crafting memorable environments that perfectly reflect each individual business.

SERVICES

Studio Borges is a full-service firm with capabilities ranging from new construction and gut-renovations to space planning, styling, and sourcing for interior design projects.

Studio Borges works as the liaison between client and contractor to handle all aspects of your new build or renovation project. From space planning, to drawings, to selecting all fixtures and finishes and overseeing the process, we ensure all decisions are taken care of no matter how big or small.
Room Interior Design is our full-service option providing full design, sourcing, budgeting and procurement of all furnishings, window treatments, finishes, lighting, art and accessories. We collaborate with local trades and craftspeople to update room fixtures and finishes as needed along with thoughtfully sourcing from our vast network of the trade-only sources and custom furniture makers to create truly unique spaces to suit our client’s needs and inspirations.

MEET OUR TEAM

Thiara Borges Dananberg

Founder & Lead Designer
Brazilian Born and New England Raised, Thiara has firm roots in the colorful landscape of South America and a deep love for the classic design vocabulary of New England.
This unique point of view has helped forge a style where color, pattern, and texture effortlessly coexist with traditional and modern design elements.
As a formally trained interior designer with a passion for storytelling via her work, Thiara’s goal is to deliver spaces that enhance the overall well-being of her clients in a profound and joyful way.
Throughout her interior design career, spanning close to 20 years, Thiara has successfully collaborated with architects, builders, and families to successfully complete residential and commercial projects of varying sizes all over New England.
When she’s not immersed in the world of design, Thiara is spending time with her husband Geoff, young son, Joaquin and their Golden Retriever, Martin.
Samantha Foster

Project Manager
Samantha graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2019. After working in the healthcare data field for two years, Samantha joined Studio Borges in October 2021.
Samantha brings her creativity, experience and can-do attitude to the Studio Borges team, managing and executing on the design vision of each of our clients. As Project Manager, Samantha works with our various subcontractors and vendors to keep projects moving along smoothly. She regularly checks in with and reports to our clients to keep them updated on their project’s progress. Sam is a key part of our successful project installations. She beautifully bridges the gap between design plan and reality!
Most days, Sam is at our Studio Borges Headquarters in the Saxonville Mills with her Bichon Frisé, Ty (16 years young). In her downtime, Samantha loves to garden, peruse her next good read and go on the occasional restaurant adventure to new spots all around New England.
Jessica Callahan

Studio Coordinator
With an extensive background in sales, business development and client relationships, Jessica brings her personal passion for design, attention to detail, and a positive attitude across the board to our team.
As Studio Coordinator, Jessica works with all our clients to ensure they have the most up-to-date details when it comes to the financial aspect of their projects. She also supports the studio staff as needed and helps grow our brand via business development, outreach and marketing.
Outside Studio Borges, Jess enjoys time with her family (including dog Sadie, multiple chickens, ducks and goats). When she’s not working on designing her own home, her weekends are spent enjoying the outdoors in New England and cheering on her daughters in the various sports they are committed to.
Julia Limeira

Studio Assistant
Julia joined Studio Borges in May 2023, infusing our workspace with her vibrant energy and passion for design. With a keen eye for interior aesthetics and a heart set on architectural greatness, she's currently pursuing her interior design certificate, paving the way for a future at Boston Architectural College.
As our office assistant and social media content creator, Julia has become a key contributor keeping our studio running smoothly. From ensuring impeccable library organization, to assisting on photoshoots and installs, to crafting captivating social media content, she is a versatile and energetic force on our team. Julia's eagerness to learn, coupled with her creativity and kindness, enriches our Studio’s dynamic on a daily basis.
Outside of the studio, you'll always find her advancing her design studies, exploring culinary delights in the kitchen, gardening, cherishing moments with her loved ones, and going for a walk around the neighborhood with her adorable Yorkie, Bella.
Nicolas Neves

Design Assistant

Nicolas joined Studio Borges in the Spring of 2024. As a recent graduate of Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, Nicc holds a degree in Architecture and Graphic Design Communication.
Nicc’s keen eye, enthusiasm, and ability to always think outside the box, have quickly become an integral part of our design process. His exceptional rendering talent allows our clients and trade collaborators to clearly and efficiently visualize our design intent via 3D modeling, realistic interior renderings, and virtual walkthroughs.
Coming from a strong Brazilian background, Nicolas enjoys family gatherings and cookouts. Outside the office, his interests consist of music, photography, videography and the outdoors.