Tampa Interior Designer

CATHY DI LEO | Founder & Principal, Di Leo Designs

Tampa interior designer Cathy Di Leo specializes in full-service luxury residential design, renovation strategy, and high-end home transformations throughout Tampa Bay.
As Founder of Di Leo Designs, she partners with discerning homeowners seeking refined interiors executed with clarity and precision.
With more than seven years in business and over two decades of executive retail leadership experience, Cathy brings a rare combination of aesthetic discipline and operational expertise to every project. Her career began in New York City, where she held senior roles with global brands including Gap Inc., J.Crew, Toys “R” Us, and L’Oréal. As Director of Category Management at SalonCentric (a L’Oréal owned company), she oversaw multimillion-dollar product categories, vendor negotiations, strategic planning, and allocation across more than 60 brands — experience that now informs her structured approach to interior design.
Today, Cathy serves clients throughout Tampa, South Tampa, Carrollwood, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Wesley Chapel, guiding projects that range from custom kitchen redesigns and full-home renovations to curated room transformations. Her clientele includes executives, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and established families who value discretion, thoughtful material selection, and seamless project management.
Her design philosophy is rooted in architectural proportion, material intelligence, and enduring simplicity. Rather than chasing trends, she develops interiors that feel intentional, layered, and cohesive — balancing aesthetic refinement with functional performance.
Every engagement begins with strategic planning and clear investment alignment, ensuring that renovation decisions, furnishings, and finishes work together holistically. From concept development and space planning to procurement and installation oversight, Cathy provides disciplined execution and exceptional client service.
Di Leo Designs Interior Studio operates as a boutique interior design studio, accepting a curated number of projects annually to maintain the highest standards of focus and delivery.