Andrea Dussault Women in Business Award 2026

Andrea Dussault

Striped Lemon Design

Founder and Principal Interior Designer

Charleston

Andrea Dussault brings an insightful, hands-on approach to every project and believes a well-designed home should elevate how it feels to live there. Her design philosophy is simple: luxury should be livable, and every detail should feel deliberate. Known for her fresh, light-filled take on modern coastal style, Dussault creates homes that reflect what her clients value most. Whether she’s customizing drapery trims or coordinating trades on site, Dussault’s passion for precision and her genuine warmth shine through in every interaction. Her path to interior design is rooted in both creativity and business acumen. Dussault attended Babson College, a world-renowned business school outside of Boston, where she honed entrepreneurial, leadership, and project management skills that continue to fuel her business today. A former collegiate athlete, she credits her time on the field for instilling the teamwork, discipline, drive, and perseverance that shape her approach as both a designer and business owner. When she’s not designing, you’ll find her working in her gardens, exploring Charleston’s historic neighborhoods, discovering new artisans, or relaxing on the water with her family.

What makes you an effective leader? What are you still working on?

My ability to balance vision with execution. I can see the big picture, but I'm invested in the details to bring our visions and designs to life. Providing that clear direction for me and my team allows us to deliver a strong, seamless design experience for our clients.

What’s the best advice you have received in business that you wish to pass on to our readers?

"Clarity builds trust." Whether it is with our clients, our team, or one of our partners, clear communication and building strong relationships is what builds success. Setting expectations, timelines, budgets, and plans creates a foundation for everything that we do and need to happen.

What would you say is your greatest professional accomplishment to date?

Building a business that not only produces beautiful, thoughtful spaces, but also supports a meaningful client experience and a strong, collaborative team. Design is of course the visible result, however, what I'm most proud of is the structure behind it, made up of the relationships, the systems, and the trust which allows everything to come together seamlessly.