About Us – Our Story & Team

From managing trades and timelines to curating every detail, we take on the burden of design so homeowners can simply enjoy extraordinary spaces. From managing trades and timelines to curating every detail, we take on the burden of design so homeowners can simply enjoy extraordinary spaces.We believe design should enhance your life — not complicate it. That’s why we provide full-service solutions that balance beauty, function, and ease.

Elisha Niebuhr — Founder & CEO

Elisha Niebuhr is the Founder and CEO of Modern Interior Co., a design-driven firm redefining how staging, design, and business infrastructure come together. Since launching the company in 2018, she has grown it from a boutique staging business into a full-service interior design company with strategic staging solutions and a collaborative designer collective.

With a background in house flipping, vacation rental management, and real estate investment, Elisha brings an entrepreneurial perspective to design. Her passion lies in creating intentional interiors that elevate lifestyles and property value, while building the systems, strategies, and teams that empower designers to deliver their best work. As CEO, she oversees vision, strategy, and growth, recently strengthening her leadership through an executive education program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Chelsea Tarnas — Operations Manager

Bio

Design Team

Jasmine Bible — Senior Designer

 Jasmine is an experiential designer known for her bold use of color, vibrant patterns, and curated layers that tell a cohesive story. With projects ranging from multi-million-dollar renovations to thoughtful room refreshes, her work balances artistry with livability.
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Jimena Bodegas — senior Designer

 Jimena is a designer with a background in industrial design and construction development. She specializes in ROI-driven updates and leads our Project Refresh service, blending precision and creativity to transform homes with style and value.
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Staging Team & Support

  • Katie Kirby - staging manager

    Katie is the Staging Manager at Modern Interior Staging Company, where she combines her background —a Bachelor’s in Behavioral and Health Sciences with a focus on Interior Design— with her passion for creating beautiful spaces. She specializes in space planning and decorating, bringing together style and comfort to help clients showcase the true potential of their homes.

  • Crystal - Installation Specialist & Sales/Outreach Lead

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Jimena Bodegas — Senior Designer

    Also contributes her design expertise to staging installs, ensuring every project is both strategically styled and seamlessly executed.