Sanctuaryiam

02/04/2026

Another custom-crafted piece by our partner Grey Harmony Studio.

For those seeking bespoke elements designed to fit their space, we offer thoughtful, collaborative design from concept to completion.

02/02/2026

Black history is not seasonal.
It exists in the spaces we create, the objects we honor, and the stories we choose to preserve.

At SanctuaryIAM, design is never just about aesthetics.
It is about legacy, meaning, and intention.

01/29/2026

Thank you to Sonji Young (Sewn-Jee), host of STL TV’s City Corner, for the invitation to share the work of SanctuaryIAM.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of conversations that center purpose, leadership, and the ways our environments shape how we live and work. Thank you, Sonji, for your continued support and for creating space for meaningful dialogue.

You can catch this episode on the STL-TV YouTube using the link below and KDNL ABC 30 Saturday, February 7th at 5:30 am.

Watch online: https://lnkd.in/e4yHKD6V

01/27/2026

SanctuaryIAM was built on a simple belief: everyone deserves a haven.

In moments when fear touches innocent lives and peaceful voices are met with harm, we choose dignity, humanity, and the belief that safety should be felt both within ourselves and in the world around us.

01/23/2026

Designing over people isn’t the goal.
Designing with them is.
This home already had a strong voice. The work was listening and flowing.

01/19/2026

01/15/2026

We love shopping for fixtures. It’s like adding the final jewelry after dressing a space.

Our client selected this beauty, and our role as the design firm was to ensure the scale, function, and placement were right for the space before delivery and installation. We’re always thinking beyond the statement and into how the light will truly live in the space.

This sculptural fixture was chosen not just for its aesthetic, but for the warmth, balance, and ambient light it brings to the space.

Ambient lighting sets the tone and overall mood.
Task lighting supports function and daily rituals.
Directional and accent lighting create depth, drawing attention to form, texture, and architectural detail.

When lighting is layered with intention, it doesn’t just illuminate. It elevates how a space feels.

Design is in the details.

01/13/2026

01/06/2026

SanctuaryIAM guides design decisions through a wellness-first lens.

We focus on how spaces function in daily life, prioritizing ease, durability, natural materials, and quality craftsmanship before aesthetic is ever considered.

Our work ranges from Petite Retreat room transformations to full-scale interior design with renderings across residential, small commercial, and community-centered environments.

Design that supports real life.
Built to perform over time.

12/29/2025

We hope this holiday season is offering space to rest, reset, reflect, and plan.

In design, there is no need to guess. Thoughtful environments are the result of strategy, intention, and deliberate curation. That same discipline is guiding how we move into the year ahead; clear about our direction, focused on ex*****on, and committed to designing our path with purpose.

This is what leadership looks like: building with clarity, discernment, and conviction, making intentional decisions that shape spaces, businesses, and futures.

Not rushed. Not reactive.
Just intentional.