DESIGN my INVESTMENT by Christina Johnson & Phylea Carter
ABOUT DMI Christina Johnson and Phylea Carter established their Atlanta-based interior design firm, Design My Investment (DMI), during the pandemic. Can you believe it? That timing set the foundation for these two dynamic women to come together, blend the best of their determined personalities, and offer superior design options that beautifully “wow” and enamor their clients. As Christina grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, she’s mostly a country girl. Phylea grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, part of a bustling metropolis. Put the two together and they bring clients the best of both worlds. Southern comfort meets big city vitality, an amazing partnership of style, class, warmth, and hospitality. Certainly, Christina is a ball of energy while Phe (pronounced “Fee” as she is passionately called) expertly steadies the ship with balance and serenity. They’re a dynamic duo who work together to curate the most stunning of spaces. Together they have accrued over 30 years of experience in the interior design business. This dream team definitely utilizes fashion as a template to design and believes fashion and design go hand-in-hand. Although all their design elements are current, stylish, and fly, the spaces they curate are classic and timeless. Their design work stretches past the walls of Georgia and can be seen in many other cities as well. They bring clients an amazing global team! OUR CONTRIBUTION What’s awesome is that we’re sometimes hired just based on how others see us as stylish and innovative. Not only do we turn heads with fashion, but we also blow minds with our dope designs. Every outfit has a foundation, a starting point if you will. Design is no different. Your pants, skirt, shirt, or dress are equivalent to picking a sofa and drapes. Our accessories always take our outfits up a notch or two! Throw pillows and coffee table books set the tone for accessorizing a completed room. Spring and summer are perfect seasons to bring about newness and environmental changes in your home or place of business. 50 | MINDBLOWING MAGAZINE
