Meet our team

About Us

Mila Lee (owner) and Diane Bishop (founder)

About DBI

Diane Bishop Interiors (DBI), founded in 2003, specializes in designing homes through the lens of functionality and style, each project reflecting a careful consideration of the homeowner’s preferences, lifestyle, and practical needs. The Philadelphia Magazine has repeatedly recognized our excellence in design by selecting us as the sole designer for their featured homes. This prestigious recognition has further enhanced our ability to serve our clients needs through our exceptional design solutions and abilities, while never sacrificing elegance and style.

Our Team

Mila Lee – Owner, Interior Designer

The owner of DBI, Mila Lee, started her career in the New York City fashion industry before earning her degree in Interior Design. With a great passion for creativity, Mila has thrived in the interior design industry where she excels at producing innovative ideas, while staying true to her clients’ style and preference. Mila values collaboration, problem-solving, and building trust-based relationships with clients, encouraging them to explore new concepts within their comfort zones. In all, Mila is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to help her clients achieve their vision, resulting in timeless homes that align with their lives and preferred style.

Claudette McCarron –
Designer and Marketing Manager

Claudette is an Interior Designer and Marketing Manager at DBI. Combining her design sensibility with a strong foundation in marketing, she partners with clients on residential projects while also helping DBI strengthen its brand presence. She brings a distinctive client-focused approach informed by years of building trusted relationships in design and marketing. Thoughtful and efficient about every aspect. Purposeful in everything she proposes. Claudette’s own perspective is a global one. As a dual citizen of the United States and United Kingdom who has lived on three continents and called London home for 10 years, her design aesthetic is inspired by art and architecture from abroad.

The Design Process

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The initial in-home consultation is complimentary. This allows us to develop a feel for the client’s home and lifestyle, and it gives the clients an understanding of our team and process. The consultation is also where the client and our team discuss their wishes and vision for their home.

The Design Proposal follows with a retainer fee. DBI and client will agree on proposal that outlines in detail, the scope of the project.

In a meeting at the client’s home, DBI will present floor plans, furniture options, finishes, and paint colors for the client to choose from. DBI will compile the client’s choices and order the agreed-upon items and services.

All ordered items will be delivered, and DBI will be on-site to set up, arrange and accessorize your newly designed space!