Meet the Designer
The story behind Lavender River — and the woman designing for the way you actually live.
Founder & Principal Designer
Lavender River was born from a belief that our homes should be more than beautiful — they should support the lives we are building within them.
After losing my mother to breast cancer, I gained a deeper appreciation for how quickly life changes and how important it is to create spaces that bring comfort, connection, and peace. Her strength, creativity, and love continue to inspire me every day.
For years, I built a successful career in another field while nurturing a lifelong passion for design. Eventually, I realized that waiting for the “perfect time” to pursue that passion meant risking a dream that mattered deeply to me.
Lavender River represents the courage to move forward, embrace creativity, and build something meaningful. Today, I help homeowners create thoughtful, elevated spaces that reflect who they are and how they want to live.
Every project is an opportunity to create a home that feels intentional, welcoming, and uniquely personal. It is a privilege I never take for granted.
— Monique McCreadyFounder & Principal Designer · Linthicum Heights, MD
Curated Design. Elevated Living.
Creating intentional homes that blend timeless beauty, modern luxury, and everyday comfort.
How I think about home
Five quiet principles that shape every consultation, mood board, and material choice.
Timeless over trendy
Design decisions made with longevity in mind — so your home still feels right in five and ten years.
Material first
Stone, wood, paint, and finishes are the language of a space. The rest follows from there.
Whole-home flow
Rooms shouldn't compete. I design for cohesion — color, finish, and feeling moving as one.
Decisions before purchases
A confident plan up front saves the costly revisions, the returns, and the regret.
Elevated, not precious
Beautiful homes that still get lived in. Comfort and quality are not in opposition.
Designed for you
Your taste, your family, your way of moving through a room — that's where the design begins.