Charleston interior design grounded in authenticity, artistry, and architectural legacy
ABOUT PROVENANCE LEE INTERIORS
We design and restore private residences and cultural landmarks throughout Charleston and beyond. With an emphasis on historic preservation, art history, and philanthropy, our timeless interiors transform the way people live, gather, and experience them today.
Creating soulful spaces with stories to tell
Provenance Lee Interiors was founded on a simple truth: the most distinctive design emerges when you genuinely understand the people you're creating for.
We ask about your travels. We notice your wardrobe choices, the art you collect, the colors that make you feel at home. We learn about your childhood memories, your family traditions, the spaces where you've felt most yourself.
This philosophy led to one of our most celebrated projects: a 12,000-square-foot 1840s mansion transformed by a client's travels to Morocco as a young girl - a project that later inspired our Marrakech home textile collection.
We don't replicate trends. We avoid disposable trends in favor of timeless elegance. We create interiors that are as unique as the people who inhabit them, using authentic materials, master craftsmanship, and a process refined over 25 years.
Meet Debby Gomulka
Some people inherit heirlooms. Debby Gomulka inherited a calling. Raised by parents with a discerning eye for antiques, Debby grew up immersed in the stories objects tell. Living in cities like Grosse Pointe, Manhattan, and Wilmington deepened her appreciation for craftsmanship, art history, and timeless design.
With more than 25 years of experience as a Charleston interior designer, Debby has built a career rooted in historic preservation and artistry at Provenance Lee Interiors, her award-winning, full-service Charleston interior design firm. In 2025, Debby launched the Marrakech home textile collection, extending Provenance Lee's globally infused philosophy to sustainable luxury home textiles.
Debby's work has been featured in publications such as Traditional Home, Charleston Home + Design, Southern Home, Atlanta Style and Design, and Aspire magazines. She was recently nominated to the National Council of the White House Historical Association, serves on prestigious cultural and historic preservation boards, leading strategic initiatives for museums and performing arts theatres. Debby is actively involved as a philanthropist, advocating for the long-term sustainability and community impact of the same type of historic properties she restores.
When she's not designing, you may find Debby at antique shows, training her Border Collies, and traveling to Morocco- pursuits that inform the discerning eye she brings to every luxury interior design project.
WHAT SETS US APART
OUR CREATIVE EDGE
Design Skill
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Debby has earned a reputation as a leading luxury interior designer with an impressive portfolio spanning new construction, large-scale historic renovations, and nationally recognized show houses. Her work has been published in Traditional Home, Southern Home, Aspire Magazine, and Charleston Magazine, and she is known for creating sophisticated, livable interiors that balance timeless elegance with modern sensibilities.
Specialized Knowledge
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
With proven experience restoring historic properties and serving on preservation-focused boards and committees, Debby brings a rare combination of design talent and preservation expertise. She understands how to honor a home's history while updating it for contemporary living, a skill highly valued in Charleston's architectural landscape.
Values
PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT
Beyond her design work, Debby is an active civic leader and philanthropist, serving on prestigious cultural and preservation boards - including national organizations - leading strategic initiatives, and working closely with city leaders to restore and revitalize historic downtowns. Her community involvement reflects a genuine commitment to preserving heritage and enriching the cultural fabric of the region.
