Construction Knowledge Meets Design Mastery
Great construction deserves great design. That’s why Grau Design Studio exists. As the sister company to award-winning Grau Building Company, the studio was created to give clients what they were missing: a designer who understands not just aesthetics, but how homes are actually built.
Creative Director and Principal Designer Jennifer Hutton leads with expertise that spans both interior design and hands-on construction management.
Whether you’re already working with a contractor or looking for a seamless design-build experience, we fit your process. We collaborate effortlessly with your existing team, or we can connect you with our trusted partner, Grau Building Company, for a one-stop-shop approach.
Our Durham Showroom: Experience Design in Action
Rather than showing you samples in a binder, we want you to be able to see, touch, and test everything before you commit.
Our Durham design showroom features a fully functional kitchen alongside curated displays of cabinetry, hardware, tile, plumbing fixtures, appliances, lighting, furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, and décor. Each room showcases a different design aesthetic, offering a glimpse into our style flexibility while giving you real-world context for your decisions.
This is design you can experience, not just imagine.
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What our fave people had to say
We are so happy to have worked with Jennifer for our kitchen renovation. She helped turn our cramped, disconnected 1920’s kitchen and dining room into a bright, open, functional space. She expertly guided us through every single logistical and design detail and communicated everything so quickly and clearly during the whole process. We could not have made our dream kitchen possible without her! I highly recommend her work.
My kitchen and dining area, including the removal of a wall, were long overdue for a makeover. I knew this would be a big job. I had a very rough idea of what I liked, but no true designs in mind. Since my initial meeting with Jennifer Hutton, I have been so impressed and grateful for her ability to create my dream kitchen. She gave me options, patient explanations, and her process of helping me choose cabinets, countertops, colors, hardware, sink, etc was systematic and purposeful. The time she spent with me was always productive and the end result is beyond my wildest expectations! I highly recommended Jennifer!
WOW, we don’t even know where to start but let us just say that Jennifer was a savior during our kitchen renovation. Not only did she take us out of our comfort zone and design one amazingly gorgeous kitchen, that we love so much, she was there with us and for us every bump of the way. We had an A-typical renovation that saw so many major bumps along the project. Jennifer was right there and provided help at every step. Jennifer is so professional, knowledgeable, easy to talk with and overall a great person. You can tell Jennifer takes amazing pride in the work she does and it clearly shows. We HIGHLY recommend Jennifer and Artisan Kitchens and Bath for any design and kitchen needs you may have!!
