A DESIGNER to WATCH

Versatile, bold, and refusing to be boxed into one style or aesthetic, Michelle Palmer Murphy of DEMI RYAN is a designer to watch. Originally from New York and now based in Chapel Hill, NC, Michelle is branching out all across the United States, and her work is getting national recognition.

Named a 2022 Rising Star of Design by the Decoration & Design Building in NYC, Michelle has a multilayering approach and creates spaces that are unlike any other. She started 2023 off with a bang, designing a table for the Orchid Dinner at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and then hosted a top-tier realtor design and brunch event in Charleston. Before year-end, Michelle Palmer Murphy was a Nominee and Finalist for HGTV®’s 2023 Designer of the Year Award.

The perfect balance of style, beauty, tradition, and panache, Michelle’s eye for design is impeccable. With a diverse portfolio that includes new builds, celebrity clientele, and projects with ties to her favorite charities, her talent is a gift to the interior design world.

With the support of her DEMI RYAN team, Michelle brings the whole package: an approachable and pleasant demeanor, extensive knowledge, experience of showhouses and events, and high professional regard. She cultivates industry relationships and stays at the forefront of design trends through a strong presence at High Point Market, and her showhouse experience includes: HGTV 1999 Madame CJ Walker Showhouse; Villa Lewaro, Irvington on Hudson NY; and, the 2003, 2004, and 2005 New Homes and Ideas Dream House, Raleigh, NC.