Opal Avenue Interior Design is a full service residential interiors firm for busy professionals and families alike who crave comfort, elegance, and ease in their everyday lives. Serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Chandler, and Gilbert, Arizona areas.
You’re in the Right Place If…
You care deeply about the home you are building, not as a showpiece, but as the backdrop to your life.
You want spaces that feel intentional and complete, without carrying the weight of every decision yourself.
You are drawn to beauty that feels considered and lasting, and you value guidance that brings clarity where there is too much noise.
You are open to being led beyond what feels familiar, trusting that the most meaningful spaces are shaped through discernment and confident direction.
You appreciate structure, clear communication, and a process that respects both your investment and your time.
You believe a well-designed home should hold you through everyday life and continue to feel right as seasons change.
If this resonates, you’ll feel at home here.
MEET HOLLY O’BRIEN
FOUNDER + PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
Holly’s perspective on residential interior design is shaped by an early exposure to the way homes are built and experienced. As the daughter of a seasoned general contractor, she spent years observing the process behind construction, developing an appreciation for structure, proportion, and the discipline required to bring a space together with intention.
That foundation informed her belief that while construction provides the framework, interior design gives a home its character. A space can be technically sound and still feel unresolved. Thoughtful interiors introduce balance, rhythm, and purpose, shaping how a home functions and how it is experienced over time. This understanding became the basis for Opal Avenue Interior Design.
Luxury, in Holly’s view, is not about excess or formality. It is about consideration. Her work focuses on creating interiors that feel refined yet effortless, elevated yet livable, with each element selected for both beauty and relevance. Materials, scale, and detail are layered with care, resulting in spaces that feel complete without being overworked.
The studio’s aesthetic is informed by classic design principles and interpreted through a modern lens. Holly is drawn to moments that bring distinction to a space, whether through architectural detail, expressive materials, or an unexpected element that introduces contrast and depth. She is known for guiding clients beyond their initial comfort zones, encouraging thoughtful risks that elevate a home and give it a sense of individuality.
Throughout each project, Holly leads with clarity and intention. She listens closely, translates ideas into a cohesive vision, and guides decisions with a steady hand, ensuring the process feels considered from beginning to end. The result is an experience that feels as intentional as the finished home itself.
Holly is a graduate of the New York Institute of Art and Design and holds the Residential Interior Design Qualifying Certification through the Designer Society of America. Originally from the East Coast, she is now based in Arizona, where her work is influenced by travel, fashion, time outdoors, and an appreciation for spaces designed to be lived in and enjoyed.
LIFE’S TOO SHORT TO LIVE IN A HOME THAT DOESN’T MAKE YOU FEEL SOMETHING.
At a Glance
DESIGN COURAGE MATTERS.
Some of the most successful projects begin just outside a client’s comfort zone.
DRAWN TO CONTRAST.
Spaces feel most compelling when something unexpected offsets what is classic.
HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY TRAVEL.
European cities, coastal places, and older architecture often inform proportion and material choices.
DECISIONS WITH CONVICTION.
Too many options dilute a design. Fewer, stronger choices create clarity.
HOMES SHOULD BE USED FULLY.
A well-designed space earns its place through daily life, not preservation.
ON THE ‘GRAM
