Stephanie and Denise are both skilled designers whose love for art, history, furniture, and antiquities unified them. They started antiquing together over 15 years ago eventually leading to the idea of opening their own curated booth of vintage and antiques. This idea launched their opportunity at High Point Market where they started selling pieces to the trade.

In 2018, they teamed up with Pear Tree Cottage in Vienna, Virginia where they offer a collection of modern, vintage, and collectible items you can shop in-person. Throughout this journey of curating pieces for residential and commercial spaces they have created connections with clients looking for help designing their spaces and integrating these pieces into their homes. 

Our Story

A bedroom with built-in white shelves holding books and decorative items, a window with white shutters, a large round mirror on the wall, and a gray dresser with books, bottles, and decorative objects.

In 2018, Sweetwood Collective was created as a full service interior design firm specializing in integrative design to utilize the history and unique pieces that our clients cherish. Over the last 5 years, the firm has grown now taking on commercial projects such as law firms, wellness centers, and banquet halls.

Sweetwood Collective is a growing interior design firm offering services ranging from furniture and fabric selections, design consultations, to full service residential and commercial projects. We work with our clients to design timeless, functional, and modern spaces that prioritize comfort and wellness without sacrificing aesthetics and individuality.

White bookshelf with decorative glass bottles, books, and vintage items.

Denise Eckert

Co-Owner/Principal Designer

With her signature mix of vintage and cutting edge design, Denise Eckert has built an interior design firm that delivers bespoke storyline perfectly catered to her clients wants and needs.

“I capture and crystallize your story and guide the conversation. That’s what makes it fun. We layer our passion for fashion, travel, history to add dimension.”

Her mastery of antiques, far reaching network of suppliers, and her artistic background previously painting and drawing murals brings a depth of knowledge to the table that surprises and delights her clients.

Living room with beige sofas, wooden chairs with white cushions, a wooden coffee table, and three large windows with white trim, beige walls, and built-in bookshelves.

  • “We Help Tell Your Story And Bring That Magic To Life.”

    — Stephanie Freitas

Stephanie Freitas

Co-Owner/Principal Designer

With a career that carried her from fashion to home, Stephanie Freitas understands the confluence of lifestyle and luxury. A position as a top-selling regional sales director for fashion label St. John carried into the realm of home design as a nationally regarded antique dealer and interior design.

“I have always been passionate about the intersection of fashion, food, travel, style, and design. I bring that cross-pollination to my interior design projects.”

A dining room with a wooden oval table surrounded by mixed beige, carved wooden, and upholstered chairs. Above the table hangs a large white chandelier, and large windows with patterned curtains let in natural light. The room has crown molding and hardwood floors.

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