Design begins with people.
Beautiful homes don't begin with beautiful rooms. They begin with understanding the people who live in them.
Cynthia McFarlane is the founder of Brickell Interiors and creator of Design From Within™—a philosophy rooted in the belief that exceptional homes begin with understanding the people who live in them.
Before entering the world of interior design, Cynthia spent more than two decades in strategic advertising, helping global brands better understand the people they served. Her work centered on asking the right questions: What do people value? What motivates them? How can thoughtful strategy create meaningful connections?
Today, those same principles shape every project at Brickell Interiors.
Before discussing floor plans, finishes, or furnishings, Cynthia seeks to understand her clients—their lifestyle, aspirations, collections, routines, and the way they want to feel at home. Because those answers shape every design decision that follows.
The Design From Within™ Philosophy
Most interior design begins with a style.
Design From Within™ begins with a person.
Rather than imposing a signature aesthetic, Cynthia believes every home should reflect the people who live there. The result is an interior that feels authentic, timeless, and deeply personal—not because it follows trends, but because it tells your story.
It's a philosophy that transforms the design process from selecting beautiful things to creating a home that supports the life you want to live.
Beauty Guided by Strategy
Exceptional design is equal parts creativity and strategy.
Cynthia's background in strategic thinking allows her to look beyond aesthetics, uncovering what matters most to each client before translating those insights into a cohesive design. Every recommendation is intentional, every detail considered, and every decision made in service of the larger vision.
Combined with a structured, collaborative process, clients experience not only a beautifully designed home, but a thoughtfully managed journey from concept to completion.
A Home That Could Only Be Yours
The most memorable homes aren't the ones that look like everyone else's.
They're the ones that feel unmistakably personal.
That is the promise of Design From Within™—creating homes that reflect your life, your values, and the way you want to live, resulting in spaces that are as meaningful as they are beautiful.