Muse Noire is a Charlotte-based design firm dedicated to curating contemporary global homes that celebrate culture. Led by founder and principal, Ashley Ross, the firm reimagines residential and commercial spaces, guiding clients on a journey to the intersection of their own cultural heritage and Muse Noire’s vision of interior wellness. Established in 2019, Muse Noire was born out of Ashley’s desire to create spaces that embrace people of color and make them feel whole when they return home. Recognizing the sacrifices individuals make to fit societal norms, Ashley believes in immersing high-performing BIPOC executives in a timeless and tactile environment where they can truly be seen and heard. Before launching Muse Noire, Ashley served as a fundraiser and executive director for large nonprofits dedicated to helping children and families. However, it was with the start of her own family, alongside her husband Justin and their now 5-year-old daughter Naomi Ross, that Ashley made the decision to transition into a creative career. Together, they have cultivated a contemporary global design aesthetic through their travels across four continents and seventeen countries. Beyond design Ashley remains committed to challenging the status quo as a founding member of High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance. Since its inception, Muse Noire has garnered acclaim, earning design awards and recognition from esteemed publications such as HGTV, Charlotte Home Design + Decor, SouthPark Magazine, Washington Post, and more. In 2023 Ross was named by Luxe Magazine as one of the top 99 designers in the country shaping the industry. In just three years Muse Noire become an Architectual Digest approved design professional, and member of the Black Artist & Design Guild (BADG) Most recently Ross was noted as one of 21 Black Women Shaping the Industry by Architectural Digest. 2024 House Beautiful Next Wave Class of Designers. Through their innovative concepts, Muse Noire continues to redefine residential and commercial spaces, leaving an indelible mark on the world of interior design and this is only the beginning. The next chapter for Muse Noire includes a summer 2024 relocation to Dallas, TX
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