Based in the Cleveland, Ohio area, SMC Interior Design is a full-service interior and exterior design firm with expertise in both residential and commercial projects. SMC Design was established in the mid-90’s by Shelly Cipriani, who has become a prominent expert in the industry. SMC Design combines extraordinary talent and global experiences to create spaces, nationally and worldwide. Shelly brings 20 years of experience and a lifetime of creativity to each project to create warm, diverse, and functional interiors. Drawing inspiration from history, art, and nature, she enjoys sharing her love of beautiful things with her clients.
Shelly Cipriani
Owner, Designer
Shelly comes from a fine arts background. She began her career in commercial art and set design. Shelly transitioned her career from set design to a more lucrative career in interior design. After raising her three boys, Shelly dedicated her time to starting her own Interior Design firm. Over the years her design work has been featured in numerous trade and international publications. Shelly is passionate about Historic Renovations, currently working on her dream project located in the South of France.
Up Close: When Shelly isn’t at the studio you will most likely find her in the garden. Shelly also loves to spend her free time painting and creating memories with her family. She is an international traveler and art lover, finding inspiration everywhere she goes.
LIBBY CIPRIANI
Interior Designer
Master of Interior Design from the Florence Institute of Design International, FIDI
B.S. in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, DAAP
Certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Cincinnati, DAAP
Growing up with creative parents, Libby has always had a strong interest in design and math. Libby is an interior architecture designer with a focus on how the built environment affects the way we inhabit spaces and the mood it creates. She has a passion for saving historic buildings and their elements, while also has an interest in exploring modern ideas and designs. Throughout her studies in Italy, Libby has gained an immense amount of knowledge on different design styles throughout the world as well as gained countless of inspirational experiences.
Up Close: When she isn’t working, Libby is usually reading a book with Buster or traveling with her friends and family. She is a strong believer that travel is the best way to learn new ideas and gain inspiration, specifically in architecture and art.
Buster Cipriani
Quality Control Specialist
B.A. in Greeting
M.A. in Peanut Butter Tasting
Buster helps by greeting visitors and sniff-testing new clients. Buster contributes a very detailed eye for design. He believes it is very important to feel every fabric and carpet sample before ordering it for a client’s new space.
