Traditional, on the heels of modern.

OUR HISTORY

Foxchase Design was started in 2016 when Stedman House, a well-established design firm that was a pillar throughout Virginia, closed its doors. Kori and Nicole first met and worked with many of the senior designers, which served as an invaluable wealth of knowledge. Kori and Nicole have been able to carry forward with the values and experiences from over the years.

Together, they design beautiful spaces in Central Virginia — Charlottesville, Albemarle, and surrounding counties — and West Virginia.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Foxchase, we believe that exceptional interior design is more than just selecting furniture and decor—it's an art form. We are committed to curating spaces that exude refinement and elegance down to the smallest detail. With an unwavering dedication to quality and craftsmanship, we collaborate with the finest local artisans, craftsmen, and contractors to bring your vision to life.

Over the years, we have established business relationships with leading organizations in the central Virginia region to find just the right piece of furniture or construction material to complete any design project.  

Meet Kori

Kori Messinger, Owner

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Kori is originally from West Virginia and has made Charlottesville her family home for the last 20 years. She has a big, active family with four amazing kids. She and her husband, Ben, can be seen along the sidelines of games or chasing kids down the mountain on skis and bikes. Kori is energized by all types of design and can be found rummaging everywhere to find the perfect piece to complete a client’s vision.

Kori believes interior design is creating a room where you love to be. It is a way to bring your personal style to life. At Foxchase Design, we work with visual examples and concepts so you can “see” options in the planning phase. Once we understand your style and goals, we build a cohesive design that embodies your vision.

Kori discovered her love for interiors early in life.  She explored Interior Design in college at Radford University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Developing her experience in designing classic Virginia style, she worked for four years at Stedman House. Stedman House embodies their goal for the highest quality of design and attention to each detail of a project.

Meet Nicole

Nicole Fagerli, Designer

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Nicole Fagerli has interior design and furniture in her DNA. She is the daughter of the oldest family-owned furniture manufacturer in Virginia. She was involved in designing and manufacturing her family’s furniture at a young age.

Nicole continued the family tradition and earned her degree in Interior Design from West Virginia University. She then moved to Pittsburgh with her husband, Julian. While in Pittsburgh, she worked for a commercial interior design company, Concept Interiors. She and her husband relocated to Charlottesville in 2000 and started a family.

While with Stedman House, she worked on many commercial and residential design projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region. She taught classes in interior design at the University of Virginia.

Nicole’s warm personality and life-long experience in the industry allow her to blend a client’s vision with cutting-edge designs. Nicole’s goal is always to let the client’s home be a reflection of who they are. Her classic style is part of her design and is always fresh and timeless. Nicole is eager to meet with clients to fulfill their design needs.

 FAQs

  • We can set up an appointment to discuss your design needs and scope of work and develop a plan for your project. Please fill out our inquiry form to begin the process.

  • For smaller projects such as a few hours of in-home design consulting, we work by the hour for a flat fee. For projects larger in scope, we create custom estimates based on the scope of work.

  • We are based in Charlottesville and willing to travel anywhere on the East Coast or to states neighboring Virginia. We love a good road trip!

  • Yes, we have experience working with a broad variety of design styles over the years. Our goal is always to partner with our clients, merging our expertise and creativity to actualize their vision for their space.