Principal Designer Stephané Boston (Right) goes over plans with Principal Architect Arianna Schall (Left). Photography courtesy of Bishop+Ivy
In Oak Cliff, diversity of all forms – people, businesses, ideas – are celebrated. So, it’s no surprise that neighbors and local businesses want to work with a rising Black-owned and woman-led design studio in our own backyard.
Bishop + Ivy Design Studio’s Principal Designer Stephané Boston and Principal Architect Arianna Schall lead the company in its quest to knock down barrier walls, renovate industry stereotypes, and transform Oak Cliff.
“I’m really proud of what we’re doing in an industry that doesn’t necessarily always promote widespread representation,” says Boston. “We live in a vibrant and unique community, and I want our business to reflect that in our personnel and in our work.”
Boston says the main focus is always on utilizing Bishop + Ivy’s expertise to make client dreams come true, without forcing stylistic preferences on them.
“It is really important to us that our clients and community members trust us to take care of something as precious as a personal space or a place of work,” says Schall. “We make sure every project is dictated by the client’s taste, with an eye toward the influences of the community at large.”
By inviting clients into the creative process, Boston says they can collaborate on the larger picture and offer professional guidance on each project to maximize the potential.
Boston and Schall, who are self-described fangirls of other women in their industry, are obsessive about putting in the work to make Bishop + Ivy’s clients stand out.
“At the end of the day, we provide a transformation of the built environment,” says Boston. “Our team is a collective of experts who respects that rule and collaborates to make those design dreams a reality.”
The women leading Bishop + Ivy see the future, where their incredibly talented partners, vendors, and colleagues get due recognition in the design and architecture industry. They are committed to remodeling what is considered “normal,” and driven to create the most stunning outcomes for their clients.
Learn more about Bishop + Ivy Design Studio by contacting Owner and Principal Designer Stephané Boston at 214-494-1515, or visit Bishopivystudio.com.
Living space created by Bishop + Ivy Design Studio.
