Harper House is an architectural and decorative finishes studio specializing in custom plaster, mineral finishes, and finish development for high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

The studio’s work emphasizes material integrity and craftsmanship, with finishes developed to complement architecture rather than compete with it. Attention is given to proportion, light, texture and intent across every surface.

Working in collaboration with architects, designers, and builders, Harper House provides creative and technical leadership throughout finish development and execution.

Projects range from contemporary new construction to heritage-sensitive renovations, with work completed throughout the United States and abroad.

About the Principal

Desireé Harper

Ms. Harper is an artist and architectural finishes specialist with a body of work spanning more than two decades.

Her career has been shaped by long-term collaboration with architects, designers, builders, and clients, alongside deep, hands-on engagement with material, process, and craft.

As principal, creative and technical direction is developed in partnership with a trusted team of artisans, ensuring continuity, precision, and consistency.

    • Jacksonville State University

    • Georgia State University

    • Institute of Classical Art and Architecture (ICAA)

    • American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Press & Publications

  • Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: Dress To Impress
  • New Old House: Successful Kitchens
  • Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: Step Into Spring
  • Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: Confident Style
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Over the past two decades, we have contributed to a wide range of residential, commercial, and hospitality projects in collaboration with leading architects, designers, and builders.

Interior Designers

Square Feet Studio

Johnson Studio
Peace Design
Hirsch Bedner Associates
Design Atelier
RW Design & Exchange 
Habachy Design
Design Directives International
Suzanne Kastler
Beth Webb 
Phoebe Howard
Michelle Boyd
Daniel DeSantis
Yvonne McFadden
Huff Harrington Design

Corporate and Public

The Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta GA
St Regis Hotel, Atlanta, GA
World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta, GA
Holiday House, Showhome of Atlanta GA 2009
Sterling Hall, Showhome of Atlanta GA 2010
Marriott Hotels
Alpharetta City Hall, Alpharetta GA
Marriott City Center, Denver
Chateau Elan, Georgia
Ponce City Market, Atlanta GA
Nicole Miller at Phipps Plaza, Atlanta GA
Mercedes Benz Corporate Office
Ponce City Market, Atlanta GA
Faced Salons, Morningside, Buckhead & Westside Provisions Locations, Atlanta, GA

SHOWHOMES

Sterling Hall Showhome, Atlanta Ga
Holiday House, Atlanta GA
Atlanta Symphony Showhouse
Magnolia Showhouse, Atlanta GA
Southeastern Designer Showhouse, Atlanta GA
Serenbe Showhouse, Atlanta GA

Architects

Historical Concepts
Harrison Design Associates
William T Baker
TS Adams Studio
Peter Block
Keith Summerour
Hirsch Bedner
Jeffrey Dungan
D. Stanley Dixon
Pak-Heydt
Hazel and Grey
Normal Davenport Askins
Kemp Hall Studio
Brandon Ingram
Logan Design Group
Amanda Orr

Restuarants

St Regis Wine Bar Atlanta, GA
Rumi’s Kitchen, Dunwoody, GA
Rumi’s Kitchen, Avalon, Atlanta GA
Nova, Atlanta GA
Chow Baby, Atlanta GA
Zola, Alpharetta GA
Alma Cocina, Altanta GA
Lure, Atlanta GA
Genki Sushi, Highlands Atlanta GA
International Hotel, Atlanta, GA
King + Duke, Atlanta GA
Cheesecake Factory, Atlanta GA
Ruth's Chris, Atlanta GA
Gypsy Kitchen, Buckhead Atlanta GA
C Ellets, Suntrust Park, Atlanta GA
Miso, Ponce City Market, Atlanta GA 
Ton Ton, Ponce City Market, Atlanta GA
Ponce City Market Food Hall, Atlanta GA
Sushi Hayakawa, Atlanta, GA
Le Fat, Atlanta GA

Material Partners

RomaBio
Chateau Domingue
Eco Wall Coatings 
American Clay
Portola Paints