Meet Our Designers

A family business, designed for connection

Since opening in 2006, Luxe Home Interiors has always been about more than furniture. Founded by Sam and Lynn Leake alongside their daughter Elizabeth, it began as a family business focused on blending coastal design with a level of service that feels personal, not transactional.

Today, Luxe is proudly family-owned once again, guided by new owners, Kelly and Kyle, committed to carrying that same spirit forward. The goal remains unchanged: create spaces you love while building relationships that go far beyond a single project.

At Luxe, you’re not just a client. You’re part of something more.

Meet the Luxe Home Interiors family

Julie Bray

Lead Interior Designer

Julie is the lead designer here at Luxe. With her years of experience, she is able to guide clients through the design process, turning their homes into dream homes. A native North Carolinian, Julie has a solid understanding of the coastal lifestyle and the designs that enhance it. As a part of her process, she creates digital floor plans and presentations to help clients visualize their projects. She always looks forward to installation day. Seeing everything come together and her clients’ reactions are priceless. In every room, Julie encourages a little bit of greenery. Plants, flowers, and trees add a sense of relaxation and tranquility to a space. If you don’t have a green thumb, Julie says a really good faux plant will always do the trick.

Credentials:

Associates of Arts degree in Interior Design from Cape Fear Community College.

Nick Moriarty

Senior Design Coordinator

Nick comes to Luxe with over ten years of retail management and customer service experience. He also has a passion for visual merchandising and keeps the store looking its best. His attention to detail and vibrant personality make clients feel at ease and confident in their choices. When Nick isn’t in the store ensuring Luxe looks its best, he’s active playing volleyball, tennis, and kickball with local leagues.

Ann Graceffo

Interior Designer

Ann’s journey into interior design began in the heart of New York City’s fashion world—a place full of energy, inspiration, and beauty. It’s where she first fell in love with the art of telling stories through textures, colors, and details. That experience gave her an eye for timeless design and a deep appreciation for how the right space can make you feel at home the moment you walk in. At Luxe, Ann brings that same thoughtful perspective to every project. She has a gift for blending what her clients already love with fresh new pieces that bring warmth and function into their homes. Her designs feel lived-in, layered, and full of soul—because to Ann, it’s never just about how a room looks, but how it lives.

Credentials:

Moore College of Art and Design
Philadelphia, PA
BFA in Fashion Design

Katelyn

Interior Designer

With a background as dynamic as the spaces she creates, Katelyn brings a rare, multi-sensory perspective to interior design. She began her creative journey with a BA in Theater, where she spent years working directly in carpentry, textile curation, and lighting design. Driven to bring that same transformative magic into everyday living, she went on to formally train and earn her degree in Interior Design.

The heart of her work lies a dedication to creating bespoke interiors that feel both effortless and deeply intentional. She loves integrating organic colors and/or materials to ensure longevity, beauty, and a connection to nature.

Credentials:

Two BA’s in Fine Arts from Brevard College

Diploma from The Interior Design Institute of California

Certificate of Completion of Daren Palmer MasterSeries

Richard Williams

Service Center and Delivery Manager

Richard has been our warehouse and delivery manager for over 14 years. Over the years he has gathered extensive knowledge about our vendors and products. He accompanies our design team to Market twice a year to become inspired and stay current on the latest trends. Richard is a vital part of our business and we couldn’t do what we do without him!