aubreyobrien

  Aubrey O’Brien is an award-winning interior designer and international artist known for creating thoughtful, custom environments that tell a story. With a design philosophy rooted in optimism, craftsmanship, and individuality, she leads her namesake studio in producing spaces that are as meaningful as they are beautiful. Every project led by Aubrey O’Brien  begins with the belief that design should never be one-size-fits-all. Whether she’s working on a private residence, a branded commercial space, or designing custom furniture, her focus remains the same: to create something deeply personal, unique, and enduring. An Early Start in Design and Construction Raised in a family of interior designers and custom builders, Aubrey was introduced to the world of design at a young age. Surrounded by blueprints, building sites, and creative conversations, she developed an intuitive understanding of how spaces are shaped — not just physically, but emotionally. This foundation sparked he...

  Aubrey O’Brien is an award-winning interior designer and international artist whose creative vision balances optimism with precision. As founder of her own design studio, she approaches every project as a custom narrative—no copy-and-paste solutions, only bespoke environments shaped by thoughtful sourcing and original furnishings. Deeply hands-on, she honed her craft through an apprenticeship with an Italian woodworker and training in welding, cultivating a genuine respect for materials and artisan techniques. Raised in a family immersed in design and construction, she developed an intuitive understanding of spaces early on. After studying interior design at Ringling College as a Presidential Scholar, she launched her career designing luxury resort interiors—for Disney Imagineering—and later partnered with fashion, architecture, and arts institutions worldwide. Now dividing her time between New York and Sarasota, she blends storytelling with timeless detail, whether crafting mode...

  Aubrey O’Brien is an award-winning interior designer and international artist whose creative vision balances optimism with precision. As founder of her own design studio, she approaches every project as a custom narrative—no copy-and-paste solutions, only bespoke environments shaped by thoughtful sourcing and original furnishings. Deeply hands-on, she honed her craft through an apprenticeship with an Italian woodworker and training in welding, cultivating a genuine respect for materials and artisan techniques. Raised in a family immersed in design and construction, she developed an intuitive understanding of spaces early on. After studying interior design at Ringling College as a Presidential Scholar, she launched her career designing luxury resort interiors—for Disney Imagineering—and later partnered with fashion, architecture, and arts institutions worldwide. Now dividing her time between New York and Sarasota, she blends storytelling with timeless detail, whether crafting mode...

Aubrey O’Brien is an award-winning interior designer and international artist whose work philosophy is relentlessly optimistic, undaunted by ambiguity, and infused with passion, purpose, and a commitment to quality materials and construction. She’s the founder of her eponymous design firm, Aubrey O’brien Inc.   To Aubrey, every space is an intimate reflection of the client who inhabits the space, as seen through her unique point of view. There’s no copy and paste. Her company excels in sourcing and styling unique selections, designing custom furniture, and bespoke design. Aubrey often finds sources of inspiration and innovation by getting her hands dirty in the design process. To further educate herself, Aubrey apprenticed with an Italian woodworker and also took up welding, discovering a vast admiration for metalwork.    You could say it runs in the family. Aubrey grew up an ambitious artist with parents in the interior design and custom construction industry. She was re...

Aubrey O’Brien is an award-winning interior designer and international artist whose work philosophy is relentlessly optimistic, undaunted by ambiguity, and infused with passion, purpose, and a commitment to quality materials and construction. She’s the founder of her eponymous design firm, Aubrey O’brien Inc. To Aubrey, every space is an intimate reflection of the client who inhabits the space, as seen through her unique point of view. There’s no copy and paste. Her company excels in sourcing and styling unique selections, designing custom furniture, and bespoke design. Aubrey often finds sources of inspiration and innovation by getting her hands dirty in the design process. To further educate herself, Aubrey apprenticed with an Italian woodworker and also took up welding, discovering a vast admiration for metalwork.    You could say it runs in the family. Aubrey grew up an ambitious artist with parents in the interior design and custom construction industry. She was reading ...

  Aubrey O’Brien is an award-winning interior designer and artist known for crafting deeply personal, emotionally intelligent spaces for a discerning, global clientele. With roots in Sarasota and a design practice shaped by years in New York City, Aubrey brings a rare blend of artistry, strategy, and vision to residential and commercial projects across the country, including homes in Greenwich, East Hampton, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Albany, the Bahamas, and Park City. As the founder and principal of Aubrey O’Brien , Inc., she offers concierge-level service to clients navigating home design during pivotal life transitions, blending architecture, art, and interiors into cohesive, elevated environments. Her portfolio spans everything from modern beach retreats to historic estates, always grounded in storytelling and layered with timeless detail. Aubrey began her career designing custom interiors and suites at Walt Disney World Resorts, working under legendary Imagineer ...