Our Manifesto
We are passionate about partnering with our clients to design homes that are both creatively inspired and uniquely personal. With honesty and dedication at the core of our process, we craft elevated, functional spaces that reflect your story and bring joy to everyday living.
Elissa Palamara + Katy Champion-Uras
Co-Founders + Principal Designers
Swell Design Co. is a full-service interior design studio founded by longtime friends and creative partners, Elissa and Katy. What began as a shared love of design while working together at Restoration Hardware quickly grew into a lasting collaboration rooted in creativity, friendship, and a deep appreciation for thoughtful, personal spaces.
Since launching Swell in 2018, Elissa and Katy have built a boutique studio known for designing homes that are as functional as they are beautiful. Their work blends a modern classic sensibility with a hint of eclectic charm, always guided by the unique story of each client. Inspired by nature, art, and the rhythms of daily life, they bring warmth, color, and intention to every project.
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Bringing this intentional vision to life is where their deep experience truly shines. Elissa and Katy have crafted a seamless process designed to navigate the thousands of unseen details that exist behind every beautiful room. Their commitment is to manage the complexities and absorb the stress of execution, ensuring the journey to a new home is as calming and inspiring as the final result itself.​
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Based in Monmouth County, serving the surrounding areas of Atlantic Highlands, Sea Bright, Rumson, Fair Haven, and Middletown, NJ.