About Us

"We believe that a space should tell the story of the materials it's built from."

Founded in 2020 by Marcus Vance and Sophia Sterling, Rawsthetic was born out of a shared frustration with the sterile, overly artificial nature of mass-produced modern interior design. We sought to return to the earth, creating spaces that feel alive, sensory, and visually rich.

Our philosophy is embedded in our name: a combination of "Raw" (rustic, organic, textured, natural) and "Aesthetic" (elegant, modern, structured, polished). By maintaining this delicate equilibrium, our designs stand out as premium works of spatial art that offer a sense of calm and tactile joy to all who inhabit them.

Our Palettes

The Material Library

These four foundational elements form the core signature of every Rawsthetic space.

American Walnut

Rich, dense hardwood showcasing sweeping dark grains and organic live edges. We use it to add architectural warmth, grounding structures, and structural integrity.

Brushed Gold Brass

A premium metallic element that reflects warm light. We design bespoke light fixtures, custom cabinet tracks, and linear hardware to introduce a layer of architectural luxury.

Travertine Marble

An off-white porous stone characterized by unique natural pits and soft concentric textures. We employ it for massive custom desks, hearth mantels, and tactile wall highlights.

Belgian Linen

A roughly woven linen fabric made from natural flax fibers. We wrap our soft furnishings and drapery in linen to diffuse natural daylight and introduce organic textures.

The Creators

Meet Our Directors

The architects and interior curators guiding the aesthetic direction of Rawsthetic.

Marcus Vance

Principal Architect & Founder

Marcus holds a Master of Architecture from Yale and has spent 12 years designing luxury homes. He oversees structural layouts, geometric compositions, and custom millwork details.

Sophia Sterling

Creative Director & Co-founder

Sophia is a material scientist turned interior curator. She travels globally to source individual walnut timber slabs, travertine blocks, and textile looms, curating our Material Library.

Julian Croft

Lead Interior Stylist

Julian specializes in soft styling and art curation. He brings spaces to life during the final handover phase, sourcing antique ceramics, hand-woven rugs, and bespoke lighting.