The Firm
Our design firm is located in the Virginia countryside. We primarily serve clients in the United States; however, our international presence has led us to work with clients all over the world.
BARRY DARR DIXON
Inspired by acres of lush Virginia countryside, Barry Dixon is known for a distinct aesthetic that blends Western styles with global influences from a childhood spent abroad in India, Pakistan, Korea, New Caledonia and South Africa. With projects spanning the world, Dixon imagines interiors that infuse artifacts and antiques with present-day motifs – all preserving the history and personality of the home’s owners and their treasures.
His exclusive collections include furniture, lighting and accessories for Arteriors; showroom design and products for Fortuny; fabrics, trims and wallcoverings for Vervain; upholstery for Tomlinson; and The Naturals Color Collection by Barry Dixon for C2 Paint. In 2023, Dixon launched his 6th collection with Arteriors while also developing a new line of furniture and lighting with Iatesta Studio. Next year, Dixon will unveil a new, bespoke fabric and trim collection with Vervain.
Dixon’s work is featured regularly in design trade magazines, global social media accounts, Instagram Lives, reels, blogs and beyond. His projects are also featured in several books including Barry Dixon Interiors, Barry Dixon Inspirations, Farrow & Ball: The Art of Color, Fortuny Interiors and many others. Dixon is currently working on his third book and participating in an upcoming publication devoted to Gracie panels.
Dixon lives and works in his 1907 Edwardian estate, Elway Hall, located on nearly 300 acres of farmland in the heart of Fauquier County, Virginia’s horse country. His partner, Will Thomas of TTR Sotheby’s, and his precious wire fox terrier, Dinah, are his constant Elway companions.
Inspiration is everywhere — It lives in the memory of our past, the vibrancy of our present and the possibility of our future … It lurks in foreign ports of call and waits patiently in our own backyard.
BARRY DARR DIXON
Inspired by acres of lush Virginia countryside, Barry Dixon is known for a distinct aesthetic that blends Western styles with global influences from a childhood spent abroad in India, Pakistan, Korea, New Caledonia, and South Africa. With projects spanning the world, Dixon imagines interiors that infuse artifacts and antiques with present-day motifs – all preserving the history and personality of the home’s owners and their treasures. His exclusive collections include furniture, lighting, and accessories for Arteriors; showroom design and products for Fortuny; fabrics and trims for Vervain; upholstery for Tomlinson; and The Naturals Color Collection by Barry Dixon for C2 Paint. This year, Barry will introduce his first collection of wallcoverings with Vervain.
Dixon’s work is featured in Barry Dixon Interiors and Farrow & Ball: The Art of Color, both by Brian Coleman (author) and Edward Addeo (photographer) and Barry Dixon Inspirations and Fortuny Interiors, both by Brian Coleman (author) and Erik Kvalsvik (photographer). Dixon lives and works in his 1907 Edwardian estate, Elway Hall, located on over 250 acres of farmland in the heart of Fauquier County, Virginia’s horse country.
Inspiration is everywhere — It lives in the memory of our past, the vibrancy of our present and the possibility of our future … It lurks in foreign ports of call and waits patiently in our own backyard.
The Team
CATHERINE LEBLANC
Ms. LeBlanc has worked alongside Barry since 2004 managing his office and business affairs. Catherine received a BFA in Art History from the University of Texas at Austin and has worked in the business end of creative entities for over two decades.
LAURA DYE HOGIN
Ms. Hogin is a Senior Designer who manages projects alongside Barry from the initial design concepts to final installations. Her experience in collaborating with architects, contractors and vendors gives her the necessary tools to complete design projects ranging from historic homes to new construction. She received a BA in Interior Design from Mississippi State University and has been with Barry since 2013.
GIHEE KIM
Ms. Kim has worked with Barry since 2013 and produces detailed technical drawings and renderings for clients. She is a highly creative and professional designer with over years of hands-on experience in project managing and drafting architectural interior schematics and design concepts. In addition to her design credentials, Gihee holds a BA in Mathematics and is a member of ASID.
TONI KORBY
Ms. Korby is responsible for collaborating with Barry on a project’s comprehensive interiors scheme. As a senior designer, she manages the coordination of space planning, material selections, specifications and installations. Toni holds degrees in Education from the University of Richmond, and in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, NY.
LESLIE NALEWAIK
Ms. Nalewaik works alongside Barry on day-to-day administration and helps project manage Barry’s product lines, fulfills media requests, and supports Barry’s myriad industry engagements. Leslie received her Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and is currently pursuing a Certificate in Project Management from Harvard.
RACHEL BROWN
Ms. Brown has been a part of the Barry Dixon, Inc. family since 2008. Rachel works closely with Barry and our senior designers providing organizational support and project management for all the design phases including FF&E selections, finish schedule development and installations. Rachel studied Interior Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology and has been immersed in the industry since childhood.
MARIA MADRID-STUART
Ms. Madrid-Stuart is a Junior Designer at Barry Dixon Inc. She supports Barry and Senior Designers throughout various phases of projects, from communicating with vendors and participating in client meetings, to producing hand-drawn architectural renderings.
Ms. Madrid-Stuart has 34 years of experience in the Architectural and Design fields. She holds an associate degree in Architecture from Montgomery College in Rockville, MD, and an associate degree in Interior Design from Inacap College in Santiago, Chile.
STEPHANIE PERRY
Ms. Perry is a Junior Designer responsible for developing CAD drawings during the schematic, design development, and construction documentation phases of all Barry Dixon, Inc. projects. Working under the leadership of Senior Designer, Laura Hogin, Ms. Perry supports Laura, and the team, by facilitating projects: collecting on-site measurements, tracking client orders, laying out color schemes, attending project and client meetings, and preparing documents for construction administration.
In 2021, Ms. Perry received an AAS in Interior Design from Northern Virginia Community College. Shortly after graduating, Stephanie began her design career by interning with the firm as a Design Assistant.
OUR PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES
Barry Dixon’s design collections proudly feature the work of some of the
world’s finest artisans and craftsman. Discover unique pieces that will fill
your imagination and help your home open itself to soulful hospitality.
DINAH
The ever-present monarch of Elway Hall, Dinah lovingly meets, greets, and entertains like no other — and a practiced socialite, has an intuitive knack of inserting herself into as many photographs as possible. The Wire Fox Terrier is inquisitive, intelligent, energetic — and above all uniquely personable. A steadfast companion to Barry, she happily reflects the charming mannerisms of her owner.
ELWAY HALL
More than just a home, Elway Hall is a living canvas that pays tribute to Barry’s creative visions. The 1907 Edwardian estate sits just outside the historic town of Warrenton, Virginia on 300 acres of lush rolling hills. Picturesque both outside and within, here time seems to slow and the worries of the world are at bay. Inside, every room tells a story, entreating you to stop and stay awhile.