Meet Imani James

Principal Interior Designer

Imani is an Atlanta based certified and award-winning Interior Designer whose passion for interior design began over 15 years ago while designing her own home. While living in Europe, Imani mastered the tools and tricks of the trade while studying at the British Academy of Interior Design in London, England and Marangoni Design School in Milan, Italy. Imani furthered her design studies at the Paris American Academy in France. Imani strives to design interiors that balance comfort and style resulting in spaces that evoke livable luxury.

The firm's inspiration and design concepts are influenced by Imani's extensive travel experiences abroad in addition to her appreciation of textiles, fashion and architecture. In an effort to stay abreast of the most up- to-date offerings in the industry, Imani frequently attends design trade fairs and exhibitions such as Maison & Objet Paris, Design Icons Amsterdam, London Design Week and Salone del Mobile in Milan. In addition to her interior design training in Europe, Imani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Her prior professional experience in project management, for a global client services firm, helped hone her valuable skills in organization, attention to detail and client satisfaction.

Imani is known for her sophisticated well-trained keen eye for design. The firm was honored with national recognition after receiving the AA Top 20 Interior Designer Award. In addition, Modern Luxury Interiors magazine named Imani James Interiors as "One to Watch". Imani is currently the interior design expert contributor for North Buckhead Neighbors magazine which gives her the opportunity to write and share design tips for the local Atlanta community. Imani's work has been seen and featured in Architectural Digest, Modern Luxury Interiors, Good Housekeeping, MyDomaine, Apartment Therapy, and several local magazines such as Simply Buckhead, Park Living and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Imani's passion and pursuit is creating updated refined interiors with effortless, approachable sophistication while always ensuring to keep the client’s needs, vision and unique personal style in mind.

Our Design Approach

Everyday Luxe

Imani James Interiors specializes in residential properties, focusing on everyday luxury balanced with functional, classic designs. By using an effortless chic approach, Imani is known for pairing just the right mix of colors, textures and elements to create interiors that are modern and fresh. Imani finds it extremely rewarding when she can create and design interiors that compels her clients to fall in love with their home. Especially given the current times when homeowners are now spending a tremendous amount of their time at home.

Approachable Refined Glamour

We greatly appreciate a carefully curated timeless design aesthetic with approachable elegance. Cozy spaces filled with loads of texture, treasured objects, large scale art and family heirlooms.

Natural Elements

Imani James Interiors is committed to executing designs with extraordinary attention to detail. Imani is passionate about sourcing natural elements in her designs such as crystal, amethyst and quartz to increase the positive energy in the designs she creates. We strongly believe that the energy in your home environment sets the tone for your inner peace and daily living.