hello darling
Katie McGinn
AN INTERIOR DESIGNER BASED
IN THE CRYSTAL COAST
Ruby Peach Design is a boutique interior design studio focused on thoughtful renovation, intentional planning, and homes that feel personal, timeless, and truly lived in.
Let’s start creating.
my story
Ruby Peach Design began as a long-held dream rooted in a love for thoughtful renovation, timeless materials, and homes that feel warm, personal, and full of character.
Named after my great-grandmother, Ruby Peach, this studio is deeply personal to me. Her actual signature is woven into the logo, taken from a letter she once wrote, a quiet reminder that home should always tell your story. The name represents both where I come from and where I am going, honoring legacy while creating something new.
Beyond her unforgettable name, Ruby Peach was exactly the kind of woman you never forgot. Full of charisma and style, she greeted everyone with a warm “hello darling” and left a lasting impression wherever she went. Honoring her through this business keeps a sense of family, warmth, and connection at the heart of everything I create. To me, family is home, and that belief quietly guides my work.
Before stepping into interior design, my background was in business management, marketing, and graphic communications. Since college, I have worked in creative roles centered around branding, design, and storytelling, and that love for creating has always been there. Over time, it became clear that interior design was a natural extension of that work, blending creativity, strategy, and intention in a tangible and meaningful way.
My love for interior design truly took shape during my first major renovation. In 2017, my husband and I purchased a brick ranch in Apex, North Carolina. Over the years, we thoughtfully renovated the home while raising our family, learning firsthand how design decisions impact daily life. That experience shaped the way I approach homes today, with a deep respect for character, function, and livability.
As we stepped into a new chapter and planted roots on the coast, Ruby Peach Design became a reality. Our coastal home renovation was my first full home project completed all at once under Ruby Peach Design (photos coming soon!). From early space planning and 3D visualizations to demolition, construction, material selections, and final photos and videos, I am navigating every phase of the process alongside my own family.
Sharing this renovation openly became an extension of my work. Through Instagram, I documented the process in real time, offering a transparent look at what it truly means to renovate or build a home. Having experienced the process from both sides, as a designer and as a homeowner, I understand the excitement, uncertainty, and countless decisions that come with it. That perspective allows me to guide clients with empathy, clarity, and intention.
Today, Ruby Peach Design reflects everything I value about home. Thoughtful planning, respect for character, and spaces designed to support real life. I believe homes should feel personal, meaningful, and timeless, places where families can grow, gather, and create memories of their own.
This work is more than design. It’s about creating homes that feel intentional, personal, and designed to support real life.