Meet the North Shore interior designer behind the spaces
Where life and
composition meet
About Me
My background is rooted in art and filmmaking, along with a sustained interest in psychology and philosophy.
Those influences shape how I approach a space.
I begin by understanding the person I am designing for: how they live, what they value, and what holds meaning.
I'm Ramona
Pettygrave Shah
I was born and raised on the North Shore of Massachusetts, where I continue to live and work today.
My background includes formal study in filmmaking, followed by years working in hospitality and contributing to the design of restaurant spaces. Those experiences shaped how I understand both atmosphere and use—how a space is perceived, and how it is lived in over time.
When I’m not working, much of my time is spent at home with my family—in the garden with my children, tending our chickens and ducks, or out on the Essex River by boat with the gang and our dog.
WHERE LIFE and COMPOSITION MEET
These ideas are not separate from how I live.
Books, films, and art are a constant reference. They shape how I see color, composition, and atmosphere.
Color is used freely. Rooms shift in tone and mood as you move between them. Objects are gathered, rearranged, and lived with.
The space continues to evolve, shaped by intention and experience.
My early consulting in the hospitality industry shaped how I think about movement, function, and use over time.
Growing up around the trades instilled a respect for execution and detail that continues to inform my work.
I approach interiors through composition and atmosphere, but each decision is grounded in how the space will be lived in daily.
