Where Experience and Vision Shape Every Space

Our mission is to create intentional, inspiring spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. We believe great design begins with listening, evolves through thoughtful collaboration, and ends in timeless, elevated environments that feel like home.

 A Legacy of Design, A Future of Style

Founded by Marcia and Stephen Cotter in 1975, Decorative Interiors has grown from a local paint and wallpaper shop into a full-service design firm and luxury showroom. For over 50 years, our presence in the Lakes Region has symbolized our commitment to craftsmanship, community, and timeless design.

Designing a home isn’t about trends—it’s about creating a timeless, well-appointed space that reflects how you truly live. At Decorative Interiors, we bring over five decades of expertise to transform new construction and full-home remodels into intentional, beautifully curated environments. From concept to completion, our team delivers smart, functional, and effortlessly sophisticated designs—visit our showroom at 51 Elm Street in Laconia to experience the possibilities.

Meet Stephanie Wentworth, ASID, CKBD

As the second-generation owner of Decorative Interiors, Stephanie Wentworth brings a rare blend of legacy, leadership, and design intelligence to every project. With credentials from NCIDQ and NKBA, and a deep foundation built in the furniture and interiors industry, Stephanie has reimagined what it means to lead with both expertise and elegance.

Her design philosophy is simple yet powerful: a well-designed home should be as intentional as it is beautiful. Known for her strategic, tiered approach to design, Stephanie listens deeply—to your lifestyle, your goals, and the feeling you want to create. Every decision is purposeful. Every element is curated with precision. Her spaces feel effortless, but are rooted in function, flow, and story.

With a focus on new home construction and full-home renovations, Stephanie leads clients through high-touch, full-service transformations—merging your vision with her thoughtful expertise to create homes that are elevated, personal, and built to last.

Great design isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about how it supports the life you want to live.

OUR CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY

We do what we say we will. Clear communication, follow-through, and transparency are non-negotiables.

EXPERTISE

With decades of experience and credentials, we guide our clients with confidence and clarity.

legacy

We honor our firm’s rich history while evolving design to meet the needs of today’s lifestyles.

INTENTIONALITY

Every design decision is made with purpose, down to the smallest detail.

relationship

We care deeply about the people we serve. Our process is rooted in trust and connection.

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