Sarah Henley
Principal Designer
Sarah Henley is the founder and principal designer at Henley. She grew up in New England and worked in the Bay Area before returning to the East Coast to establish her design studio on Boston’s North Shore. Sarah is driven by the excitement of the creative challenges that come with each new project and by the process of crafting a unique design vision tailored to the individual needs of every client. Her past work includes projects in Manhattan, San Francisco, Tahoe, Sonoma, and Tennessee.
Sarah deepened her connection to New England while attending Dartmouth College, where she studied Art History and Studio Art. She further honed her design sensibility while studying Interior Design at UC Berkeley’s Extension Program. She credits her grandmother, Judy, with passing on her love of art, design, and craft, and her mother, Penny, for sparking her creative, entrepreneurial spirit.
Abbey Durkin
Studio Director | Senior Designer
Abbey is the studio director at Henley, where she oversees sourcing and design development. She also manages vendor relationships and the day-to-day operations of the Salem studio. Abbey brings singular creativity and an eye for sourcing unique, one-of-a-kind products for each project. Her easygoing personality and natural ability to anticipate clients’ needs are essential to delivering designs that feel both creative and welcoming.
Before joining Henley, Abbey worked at Restoration Hardware’s corporate headquarters in California, where she oversaw the design of décor products across the company’s Baby & Child and Teen brands. She also ran her own jewelry design business from her houseboat in Sausalito. Abbey studied Jewelry Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Gemological Institute of America, and later pursued Interior Design at UC Berkeley’s Extension Program.
Taylor Trew
Senior Designer
Taylor joined Henley in 2023 and has quickly become an integral part of the design team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History and Visual Arts from Emory University and a master’s degree in Interior Design from Suffolk University. Her professional experience includes roles at several Boston-area interior design firms, along with freelance and independent design work. With a strong technical foundation and an enthusiasm for leading residential projects, Taylor brings both expertise and energy to the studio, making her an invaluable asset to our team.
Kara Solito
Associate Designer
Kara’s design journey began at the University of Rhode Island, where she studied Textiles, Merchandising, Design, and Visual Arts. She continued her studies abroad in Florence, Italy, focusing on Interior and Product Design, and completed the Certificate Program in Interior Design at the New York School of Interior Design. Her professional experience includes positions at Wayfair, Winston Flowers, and Decorist. At Henley, Kara brings excellent communication and project management skills to every project, always tackling challenges with a smile. As an associate designer, she focuses on ensuring projects run smoothly across all vendors and trade partners.
Carly Alperin
Junior Designer
Carly supports all aspects of Henley’s design projects from start to finish and helps keep the Salem studio running smoothly. She holds a business degree from Franklin and Marshall College and is currently studying Interior Design at the Boston Architectural College. Drawing on her corporate experience at Wayfair, Carly brings strong project management and organizational skills to every project. A true “yes” person, she tackles spreadsheets with the same enthusiasm she brings to the world of interior design.
Katie Reid
Junior Designer
Katie joined Henley in the fall of 2023, during a pivotal period of growth as the team moved into the Salem design studio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Environmental Studies from St. Lawrence University and has experience assisting a Boston-area interior designer. Exposed to the world of interior design from an early age through her family business, Katie brings a natural talent to her work. With incredible work ethic and boundless energy, she approaches every project as a multitasker, problem solver, and people person.