Interior designer Tara Gibson has long felt a connection to St. Pete. Her mother and grandmother lived here first, so she’s been a frequent visitor most of her life.
“I’ve always felt a connection here,” she shares. “My husband and I got married here and, during the pandemic, we realized this was where we wanted to be. I love our little slice of heaven.”
After relocating from Chicago in 2021, where she studied and launched her career, Gibson started her design firm from home while caring for her first son, Davis. It has since grown into a full studio and expanded with Gibson’s on Central, a furniture and home accessories store offering curated pieces and design services. As the business flourished, so did her family, with the addition of a second son, Henry.
Gibson prides herself on guiding projects from concept to completion, creating cohesive, thoughtfully curated spaces. Her niche, she says, is bespoke, high-end interiors for new construction and large-scale renovations with a modern aesthetic that balances traditional architecture with a mix of new and vintage materials.
“Our organic, modern style blends clean lines with natural materials—such as warm woods, leather, linen, metal and stone—creating a luxurious, lived-in feel,” she offers. “We believe that furnishings are the cornerstone of any beautifully designed space. From statement furniture pieces to carefully curated accents, our selections blend style, comfort and functionality.”
That belief inspired her store, which gives locals access to distinctive furnishings and accessories. Before launching, she says she felt that the choices of where to find pieces—if someone wasn’t working with a designer—were somewhat limited and disappointing.
“We knew we could do better,” she recalls. “We wanted the space to be warm and welcoming, have unique one-of-a-kind accessories and great quality upholstery. We offer design services in the store and are able to source from our vendors full catalog to get our customers exactly what they want.”
When it comes to interiors that feel timeless yet modern, Gibson draws on her love of architecture and historic styles, blending them with natural materials into carefully considered design.
“We meticulously oversee every detail, including finish selections, lighting design, custom millwork, furnishings and accessories, all to craft interiors that are both functional and beautifully harmonious,” she shares. “You can’t always explain what we chose to make a home feel like a perfect blend, but you know it when you walk in. We always design with a cohesive plan from the front door to the back door. Everything shouldn’t be new. You need a little grit, and vintage accessories placed well will always do that. They also bring a lived-in authenticity that completes the elevated yet approachable aesthetic.”
Visit taragibsoninteriors.com to learn more.
