the mission

To guide clients in crafting the ultimate interior space, uplifting lifestyle, designing unforgettable dream homes, and dwellings.

the vision

Incorporating bold design, turning home fantasies into reality, transforming homes into spaces that inspire!

Teressa is a highly skilled designer who brings a high-fashion and artistic approach to all of her projects. With over 30 years of experience studying and immersing herself in art, trends, design, and fashion, she offers a superb eye for design. Through her creativity, Paper & Onyx Interior Design Studio achieves a sophisticated edge and translates a unique vision of cool. Clients can trust Teressa to exceed their expectations and elevate their style to the next level.

Paper & Onyx: The Harmonious Duality of Style and Substance

In the chic world where fashion meets interiors, Paper & Onyx stands as a beacon of unique vision and talent. Led by Teressa Addington, a designer with over 30 years of experience in fashion, art, and design, the firm crafts spaces that resonate with discerning connoisseurs. Teressa’s journey from the runway to interior design has infused her projects with a unique blend of artistic panache and timeless sophistication, creating spaces that are as dynamic and multifaceted as the people who inhabit them. For over 5 years, Paper & Onyx has been curating spaces that defy the status quo. Teressa’s work is characterized by a harmonious duality—where the bold intersects with the subtle, and tradition meets modernity. Her designs are narratives, carefully crafted stories that unfold through meticulously chosen textures, colors, and forms. Pulling from all types of inspiration from movies, pop culture, current trends, and anywhere art can be found, Teressa uses this inspiration to fuel her creative interior design ideas. Producing a personal narrative for each project. “Designing a space is much like designing a collection, each season brings a new direction, a new narrative, and vibe!” says Teressa, reflecting her innovative approach to interior design.

Teressa believes that creative and artful design can profoundly impact lives, creating environments that enhance well-being and inspire greatness.

Teressa Addington - Designer/owner

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