Dominique is the founder of Dominique DeLaney Interior Design. With a life long passion for creativity and a true understanding of sophisticated function, Dominique is able to create spaces that inspire and invite. Her love of traditional style matched with her eye for freshness, makes for livable and classic interiors. Every project and every client matter, and her focus is to tell the visual story of what makes their spaces a home. In understanding who her clients are, what they love, and how they live, Dominique unveils homes that are beautiful, timeless, and speak of a life well lived.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I married my husband Andrew in 2010 and we have 2 children, Elle (6) and Hayes (3).
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I started out in the medical field after college but God had other plans. My husband and I moved to Florida and I started my blog to stay in touch with family and friends back home. My blog following grew as I shared projects from our own home renovations and my husband encouraged me to start my interior design firm when we moved back to North Carolina. Here I am 8 years later and feeling so blessed, because I have a job that I absolutely love. I love that I am able to create beautiful spaces for families to make their own memories in for years to come.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Lake Norman?*
Kindred or Mestizo
Q: How long have you lived or worked in Lake Norman?*
I grew up in Concord, NC but have lived in Lake Norman area for the past 10 years.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?*
Europe or Harbour Island
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Life is all about managing expectations—most of all your own.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Now that our kids are getting older I would love to travel more. My top picks are Bora Bora and Scotland.
Q: Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
We have a 9yr old golden doodle named Harper.
Q: If someone was visiting Lake Norman for the first time, what’s one thing you would tell them they HAVE to do here on their trip?
We love Ramsey Creek beach and sitting outside at Hello Sailor for brunch with a view. Our kids would probably say feeding the animals at Lazy 5 Ranch.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?*
I grew up with very exotic pets because my Mom rehabbed wild life…I took a lion cub to 5th grade show and tell.
Q: What is your favorite pizza topping?
Ham and pineapple
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My grandfather. He has Parkinson’s and every day is becoming a struggle but you never hear him complain and he’s such a warrior.
Q: Finally, what would be your #1 “wish list” feature for your dream house?
Given my profession, this is a REALLY hard question…I would say a scullery or an amazing backyard/pool.