About Retta…
With over 20 years of experience in design, Retta is a versatile and innovative designer, specializing in interior design, product design, and creative direction. Her multifaceted approach brings unique and timeless spaces to life, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Retta's interior design achievements have earned her accolades and featured her projects on magazine covers, showcasing her talent for transforming homes into stunning, personalized spaces.
She is also the founder and creative director of Retta Jane, a luxury, ready-to-wear brand for modern tween and teen girls.
Recognized as one of the Business Journal's '30 Under 30', Alive Magazine's 'Buzz List', and 'St. Louis' Best Dressed', Retta is currently pursuing two fashion certificates from Parsons School of Design to further enhance her expertise, complementing her Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design.
Her mission is to create timeless, quality designs that are meant to be lived-in, treasured, and passed down, reflecting her deep appreciation for enduring elegance and craftsmanship.
Anna Cunningham - Designer
Anna brings fresh perspective and passionate expertise in textiles and furnishings to our design team. With her Interior Design degree from St. Louis Community College and experience at KDR showrooms, she combines formal design training with deep knowledge of vendor relationships and product sourcing. Anna's exceptional eye for fabrics and furniture selection, paired with her dedication to excellence, ensures that each space receives thoughtful attention to detail. Her enthusiasm for design and commitment to building lasting client relationships means your project benefits from the latest insights in luxury furnishings while maintaining the highest level of professional service.
Elisabeth Lewis - Operations Manager
Elisabeth brings luxury brand expertise from her five-year tenure at Ralph Lauren where she worked in International Business Development. A Vanderbilt graduate, Elisabeth ensures that every Retta Jane Interiors project reflects the same level of sophistication and seamless execution you'd expect from the world's finest luxury brands. Her expertise in managing complex timelines, vendor relationships, and quality standards means your project unfolds effortlessly while maintaining the highest level of professional excellence.
Kyra Tarlas - Brand Manager
Kyra brings fresh energy and strategic communications expertise to elevate every aspect of the Retta Jane Interiors experience. With her Public Relations background from New York's luxury market and degree from University of Colorado Boulder, she ensures our brand representation matches the exceptional quality of our design work. Based in New York with regular visits to St. Louis, Kyra is dedicated to growing our firm while building comprehensive resources and systems that enhance each client's project experience. Her commitment to developing innovative processes and documentation means your project benefits from our continuous improvement and investment in delivering the highest level of service.
Awards
St. Louis Architecture & Design Awards - 2018
First Place: Use of Color
First Place: Modern Bath (Greater than 150 sq ft)
First Place: Millwork
Finalist: Remodel
Finalist: Modern Kitchen (Greater than 400 sq ft)
Finalist: Master Suite
St. Louis Architecture & Design Awards - 2017
First Place: Use of Color
First Place: Use of Fabric / Wallcovering
First Place: Best Home Office
Finalist: Best Window Treatment
Finalist: Best Foyer
Finalist: Best Use of Fabric / Wallcovering
Finalist: Best Traditional Interior Design
St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles - 2017
5 Under 40 Award - Design Industry
Ladue News - 2014
Best Dressed
St. Louis Magazine - Food/Wine/Design Event - 2013
First Place: Tabletop Design
St. Louis Magazine - Food/Wine/Design Event - 2012
First Place: Tabletop Design
St. Louis Architecture & Design Awards - 2011
Second Place: Bathroom Design
St. Louis Magazine - Food/Wine/Design Event - 2011
First Place: Tabletop Design
St. Louis Magazine - 2010
Best Dressed
Alive Magazine - 2009
Buzz List Recipient
St. Louis Business Journal - 2007
30 Under 30 Award
St. Louis At Home Magazine - 2010
Top St. Louis Designers to Watch