Ashley Ross

Founded by the idea of interior wellness, our pursuit is to redefine home for generations to come. By unveiling the interconnectedness between interior design and our well being, Muse Noire aims to place a revolutionary emphasis on ensuring people of color feel safe and seen in our homes. Muse Noire is a full service design firm with offices in both North Carolina and Texas, yet serving clients throughout the US. We are dedicated to curating contemporary global homes that celebrate culture. Led by founder and principal designer, Ashley Ross, the firm journeys clients to the intersection of their own cultural heritage and Muse Noire’s palatable script 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. ​ Since its inception, Muse Noire has garnered acclaim, earning design awards and recognition from esteemed publications such as Luxe Interiors + Design (Muse Noire was recognized among 2023’s Design99, a list highlighting 99 designers shaping the future of the design industry), Axios Charlotte (the studio was a 2021 Best in Design award winner), Ross is notably named by Architectural Digest as 21 Black Women Changing the Architecture and Design Space, and most recently selected as House Beautiful Magazine’s 2024 Next Wave Class and a 2025 Kips Bay designer.