01 · Black and White Kitchen
Modern Glam.
A closed-in kitchen opened up around a long island built for gathering.
Great Falls, VA
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The Open Door
Style & Design
Interiors with Intention.
Beautifully collected. Thoughtfully designed. Distinctly yours.
Sophisticated, highly personal interiors that feel collected over time — not simply decorated.
Full-Service Residential Interior Design · Furnishings · Custom Window Treatments
Serving Great Falls, McLean, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Lake Anna and select projects beyond.
Our Philosophy
Your Home Should Feel Like You
From the first conversation through final installation, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create a home that reflects how you live, what you love, and the story you want your home to tell.
We believe the most beautiful homes are a true reflection of the people who live in them. Those details become the foundation for a home that is sophisticated yet comfortable, beautifully layered and unmistakably personal.
Services
Every detail, considered.
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Full-Service Interior Design
From a single significant transformation to a comprehensive whole-home project.
We guide every detail with a thoughtful and highly personalized approach — space planning, furnishings, lighting, finishes, custom pieces, art and accessories, procurement, installation and final styling.
The result is a cohesive home where every room feels connected and every detail feels intentional.
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Furnishings & Procurement
Exceptional rooms are created through layers.
We source furnishings, lighting, rugs, art, accessories and custom pieces selected specifically for your home.
From sourcing and ordering through delivery and installation, our team manages the details so you can enjoy.
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Custom Window Treatments
One of the finishing elements that can completely transform a room.
Custom drapery, Roman shades, decorative treatments and motorized solutions that balance beauty, privacy and light control.
Every treatment is thoughtfully designed for the room rather than simply added to it.
Meet Shelley
A Personal Approach to Beautiful Living
For Shelley Davenport, great design begins with discovery.
As founder and principal designer of The Open Door Style & Design, Shelley believes a home should feel layered, welcoming and deeply personal to the people who live there.
Her approach combines an intuitive understanding of her clients with a discerning eye for furnishings, color, texture and detail.
Shelley personally guides each project from the initial vision through selections, procurement and final installation, bringing the many elements of a home together into one cohesive story.
Selected Projects
Homes With a Story
Our portfolio reflects our belief that no two homes should look alike. Each project begins with the architecture, the people who live there and the way they want their home to feel.
02 · Blue and White Kitchen
Bold and Beautiful.
Custom navy and cream cabinetry, quartz counters, and tile chosen piece by piece.
Great Falls, VA
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03 · Primary Bath
Elegant and Refined.
Slate herringbone tile, warm brass fixtures, and a freestanding tub under the window.
Leesburg, VA
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Details
The Process
A Thoughtful Design Experience
- 01DiscoveryEvery project begins with a conversation. We learn about your home, your lifestyle, your aesthetic and what you hope to accomplish.
- 02DesignWe develop a cohesive vision for your home, considering everything from space planning and furnishings to lighting, textiles and custom details.
- 03ProcurementOnce the design is approved, we coordinate sourcing, ordering and the many details required to bring the design to life.
- 04InstallationThe vision comes together. Furnishings, window treatments and finishing details are installed and styled to create a home that feels complete.
Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5.
★★★★★
“Shelley is amazing! I've worked with her for years on both big and small projects. She worked with me to understand my style and vision for the space and then brought ideas and pieces that I wouldn't have thought of on my own but absolutely loved!”
“Shelley, of The Open Door, was amazing to work with. I can't recommend her enough. Total remodel of a kitchen, bathroom and laundry room at the same time is always a large project. She was professional, followed through with everything from start to finish and available! She listened to what I wanted and now I have exactly what I thought I was getting.”
“Shelley handles every aspect of the job with ease. Communication is fluid and accurate! The job was done well and clean up was excellent.”
Where I Work
Northern Virginia & Lake Anna, VA
Most projects fall somewhere between McLean, Potomac, Ashburn, and Lake Anna. If you're nearby, send a note — it's worth asking.
- Mclean
- West Mclean
- Vienna
- Tysons Corner
- Oakton
- Great Falls
- Lake Anna, VA
- Mineral, VA
- Bumpass, VA
- Louisa, VA
- Orange, VA
- Reston
- Herndon
- Sterling
- Ashburn
- Potomac
- North Potomac
- Bethesda
- North Bethesda
- Cabin John
- Rockville
- Montgomery Village
- Travilah
- Oak Hill
- Oak Grove
- Lowes Island
- Countryside
- Greenbriar
- Greenway
- Idylwood
- Jefferson
- Mantua
- Merrifield
- Pimmit Hills
- Seven Corners
- Sugarland Run
- University Center
- Wolf Trap
Let's open the door to your next chapter.
One conversation is all it takes to get started. No pressure, no pitch — just an honest look at what your home could be.
Start the ConversationBegin Your Project
Tell us about your project.
We work with a limited number of clients each year so that every project receives the personal attention it deserves.
Our full-service residential design engagements are best suited for clients planning an overall project investment beginning at $50,000, with many projects extending beyond that depending on scope, furnishings and customization.
If you're considering a significant transformation of your home, we'd love to learn more.