meet

The Team

The Allen & James Team

Stephanie James
&
Patti Allen

Stephanie James Goldman

Co-founder, Designer

I want you to love every room I create for you, and I want you to love every piece in every room for as long as you own it. I want your home to be unlike any other – a perfect reflection of you.

To do that, I work to understand you. I want to know not just what you want and how you want to live, but how you see, so that when I show you a design you can know if it’s right. I want you to experience that moment when everything clicks into place, and I don’t stop until we get there.

But we do more than just dig deep and stay at it until we get it right. We're fast. We're efficient. We can do twice as much in half the time as other firms. That's partly because our experience in retail gave us a deep knowledge of more than 400 product brands and taught us how to find the brands that match each client best. Focused on the fact that this is not about our concept, it’s about your life, we work to make sure that you're happy with both the result and the process.

 

Patti Allen, Allied ASID

Co-founder, Designer

I have enjoyed a multi-faceted career in design. After graduating from design school, I worked in visual merchandising, took on interior design projects on the side, and grew those into my first design practice. When I moved here, I pioneered bringing a designer’s perspective to one of High Point’s most well known furniture retailers. That’s where I met Stephanie. We started as competitors but quickly realized that we could be more successful together.

We like to work hard. We’re fast and efficient because we take this work seriously. What I like most, though, is that I really get to know my clients on a personal level. To design a space well, you really have to understand the people you are designing for.  And because I’ve gotten to know them, when the project is finished, and I get to see how happy they are, that’s the most satisfying part of all.

 

Emily Chandler

Designer

I find inspiration in the colors and patterns of nature, the waves on the beach after high tide, the colors of seashells, patterns of leaves. I also find inspiration in the work of great designers and artists who stretch my imagination with new perspectives, let me see my own work in a new light, and convince me to try something new.

Katie Stanley

Designer

I love the collaborative process between creativity and function when it comes to design - thinking about how to make a client's home work seamlessly for them while imagining different ways to do so. With a background in product design, I always want to think outside of the box, push the limits, try new things, and strive to make every design original, thoughtful, and personal.

Monique Kidd

Designer

I find design inspiration in the beautifully styled showrooms of High Point Market, in poring over samples of fabrics and wallpapers, and especially in our clients’ homes. That’s where I get a sense of how the client lives, and it’s where I encounter those architectural elements that set this home apart and spark the ideas for the design of the space.

Phillip Stahlmann

AJH Client Liaison

I have always loved building relationships with people and have never met a stranger. Getting to know customers and learning their personal style is one of my favorite parts of my Allen and James role. I am constantly learning so much about the design world and seeing my style evolve while working here. I look forward to helping customers and clients do the same.

Ray Montey

Head of Installations and Deliveries

My love has always been for art and what it takes to create beauty. So, when I had the opportunity to join this great design team, I was overjoyed. Given the chance to have input is a great feeling. To be a part of giving our clients the joy of bring their vision to life is an amazing feeling.

Janice Hughes

Expeditor

I love being part of a team that knows how to work hard and have fun. My role is to make sure all of our orders are accurate and on time – and keep clients informed of their progress – to ensure seamless delivery and a happy outcome for all!

Deborah Rogers

Merchandiser

I have always had a passion for all things design, merchandising, selling, and fashion. I love creating beautiful displays and making personal connections with people to better assist them with their vision for their home or a gift they are giving. I’m extremely proud to be part of the Allen and James team, and to welcome people to our warm, inviting boutique.

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Your Vision

When you’re ready to explore your dreams for your home, we’re ready to listen. We are here to show you a world of possibility, to indulge your imagination, and guide you through a design experience that is totally tailored to you, and leads you to all the right choices.

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