
MEET MIMI
SHARON "MIMI" SMITH
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL DESIGNER, THERERON DESIGN STUDIO
Designing spaces that feel thoughtful,
inviting, and uniquely personal.
At Thereron Design Studio,
we believe great interiors should be more than beautiful—they shape the way people live, provide great circulation and wonderful gathering experiences.
"Form follows function" a famous quote
by Architect Louis Sullivan
She began her creative journey at Skyline High School in the Oakland, California foothills, where her appreciation for art, details and vintage aesthetics first took shape.
She later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Science, from an accredited school - Tuskegee University.
She spent several years working in the construction and project management environment as a
Senior Project Manager at leading firms
including CBRE and Trammell Crow.
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After years of managing complex projects, Mimi felt drawn to pursue her passion for interior design more fully. Following the completion of her design certification and experience working alongside private designers and furniture retailers, she founded Thereron Design Studio in 2021.
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Through Thereron, Mimi creates modern, inviting interiors that blend curated elements, thoughtful materials, and intentional layouts designed to optimize functionality while embracing contemporary style. Drawing on her background in architectural science and years of experience managing large-scale projects, she approaches each space with both creative vision and practical insight.
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​Her work reflects a belief that well-designed spaces should feel both intentional and welcoming—bringing together beauty, function, personality, and the way people truly live.
"A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men", Proverbs 18:16