creating homes that tell your story

Whether you’re creating your dream interior or discovering a home in Sicily, I help you bring beauty, authenticity, and meaning into every space.

Featured in A+ Architecture Awards, Taste and Flair, Design Dispatch, Homeworks Magazine.

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I’m Shalise Barnes, founder of Artemis Interior — an award-winning studio blending design, restoration, and storytelling.

My work helps people reimagine old spaces and reconnect with the beauty of authentic living — whether through creating timeless interiors or helping you find and restoring homes in Sicily.

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Meet Shalise — Designer, Storyteller, Dream Home Creator

Luxury Lifestyle Awards badge for Artemis Interior, winner of 2024 for Best Luxury Interior Design in Malta, featuring a gold and black color scheme with a crown illustration.

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Our Services

  • interior design

    Full-service design and renovation, blending history, texture, and story to create interiors that feel timeless, grounded, and deeply personal from concept through completion.

    • Residential & commercial projects
    • Concept design to styling
    • Sustainable + locally sourced materials

  • sicily home consultation

    Guiding foreigners through the full journey of discovering, purchasing, and restoring authentic homes in Sicily — from the first spark of a dream to the moment they step inside their finished space.

    • Property search and viewings
    • Renovation guidance
    • Local partnerships and design support

Your journey starts here

Whether it begins with a blank room or a crumbling stone house, I’d love to help you shape it into something extraordinary.

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