Our mission is to create environments that help you slow down to savor the memories you are creating in your home every day.
OUR MISSION
Meet Dawn
FOUNDER, CEO, PRINCIPLE DESIGNER
Dawn Heuer is a nationally recognized interior designer and design producer, known for her approachable yet refined aesthetic. She has designed for national television shows and major advertising campaigns for networks including Netflix, Bravo, HGTV, and Fox. Her work has been featured in Elle Decor, Traditional Home, Architectural Digest, Luxe Magazine, Atlanta Style & Design, and on the cover of Modern Luxury.
Under her leadership, Heuer Design Collective has been named Best Design Firm by The Atlantan and has received multiple honors from the Georgia Design Awards, establishing its reputation as a standout in both residential and commercial interiors.
An Arizona native, Dawn now calls Atlanta home with her daughter Catherine and their golden retriever, Remy. She founded Heuer Design Collective in 2019 with a mission to make interior design more accessible and unintimidating, guiding clients toward spaces that are deeply personal, functional, and inspiring.
Meet Taylor
VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN
Taylor Maher joined Heuer Design Collective in May 2023, bringing a career-long dedication to helping clients transform their visions into homes they truly love. Since 2021, Taylor has specialized in the intersection of interior design and marketing, a dual expertise that has been pivotal in her three years of close collaboration with Dawn. Together, they have tackled high-profile projects for HGTV and have seen their work featured in multiple national and local publications. Taylor’s portfolio spans some of the most beautiful residential & commercial projects across the country, reflecting her commitment to sophisticated, soulful design. Beyond the drafting table, she feels deeply honored to have helped build the incredible team of women at Heuer Design Collective, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. When she isn’t making homes uniquely yours, Taylor finds inspiration through traveling, attending concerts, and cherishing quality time with her friends and family.
Meet Desiree
JUNIOR DESIGNER
Desiree brings a sophisticated, creative eye and a passion for timeless, thoughtfully curated interiors. Her background in the wedding industry shaped her ability to orchestrate detail-driven, highly personalized experiences—an approach she carries into her design work today.
With degrees in Business Management and Interior Design, Desiree pairs strong project leadership with a refined aesthetic sensibility. She is drawn to layered, collected spaces that feel both elevated and deeply personal, with a belief that exceptional design is defined by depth, texture, and carefully curated pieces.
Outside of the studio, she enjoys travel, sourcing antiques, and time spent with family—continually finding inspiration in the beauty of well-lived spaces.
Meet Carson
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Carson brings a creative eye and a deep passion for spaces rich in history and bespoke details. Her background in business shaped her ability to strategically guide a project's overarching vision, an approach she seamlessly translates into her multifaceted design work today.
With a degree in Business from the University of Georgia, Carson pairs strong project management with a refined aesthetic sensibility. As Creative Director, she leads the shop’s creative direction, overseeing everything from sourcing and social media to full-scale client design. She specializes in blending vintage aesthetics with customized elements, crafting layered environments that reflect her clients' individual styles while resonating with historical depth.
Outside of the studio, Carson enjoys sewing, antiquing, and thrifting, continually finding inspiration in the beauty of reimagined and thoughtfully collected pieces.
Meet Alli
DESIGN ASSISTANT
Alli Parker joined Heuer Design Collective in early 2026 as a Design Assistant. Raised by an interior designer, she grew up with a natural appreciation for the industry and a strong, genuine interest in the world of design.
With a degree in Communications, Alli brings a thoughtful talent for storytelling and brand messaging to the team. At her core, she is a natural organizer who truly enjoys the administrative side of the business. Alli thrives when supporting the studio behind the scenes, helping to nurture creative collaboration and ensuring that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.
A proud Atlanta native, she loves calling the city home. Outside of work, you can usually find her reading, needlepointing, or spending time with her cats.
Interior Design Services
We Believe a beautiful home should feel attainable for everyone. Great design can transform your life in a meaningful way. Your home should foster joy and connection between loved ones and be designed in a way that encourages making memories together.
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From design to construction. Our team handles the heavy lifting and every small detail, allowing you to focus on the best part: a home that is finished, furnished, and fully functional.
Full-Home Interior Design Services
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We manage the commercial interior design process from concept to completion, delivering a finished space that supports your team, reflects your brand, and functions the way your business needs it to.
Commercial Interior Design Services
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Bathroom spaces should feel intentional. We design bathrooms that balance comfort and function, with attention to storage, lighting, and the details that shape how the space is used every day.
Bathroom Interior Design Services
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A well-designed bedroom should support rest without feeling bare. We design bedroom interiors that feel layered and personal, with thoughtful attention to layout, lighting, furnishings, and material choices.
Bedroom Interior Design Serivces
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Dining rooms work best when the furniture, lighting, and layout all support the way people actually gather. We design dining rooms around flow, scale, and atmosphere so the space feels just as comfortable for weeknight dinners as it does for hosting.
Dining Room Interior Design Services
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We design kitchen interiors that support cooking, gathering, and movement. A well-designed kitchen needs to do more than look good, it should make prep, storage, and everyday living feel more natural.
Kitchen Interior Design Services
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The living room often sets the tone for the home. We design living room interiors that feel collected and grounded, with furnishings, materials, and scale chosen to support both daily life and entertaining.
Living Room Interior Design Services
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Our virtual design services are conducted remotely and delivered within three weeks of our first online meeting. We create fully thought-out design plans that include design boards, floor plans, renderings, color elevations, and a complete order guide covering everything from the coffee table and vase to paint, lighting, and textiles.
Virtual Interior Design Services
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We design medical spa interiors that feel calm and refined while still conveying the professionalism clients look for, because comfort, clinical credibility, and visual restraint all need to work together in the same space.
Med Spa Interior Design Services
In the Press
HEUER DESIGN COLLECTIVE SPOTLIGHT
VOYAGE ATL
INSIDE HDC WITH DAWN HEUER
SHOUTOUT ATLANTA
HDC TRANSFORMS HIGHLAND HOME
MODERN LUXURY
INSIDE THE DESIGN HOUSE LAUNCH
MODERN LUXURY
Honors & Awards
BEST OF DESIGN | BEST NEW TALENT, 2023
MODERN LUXURY
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