Steph Betesh is the founder of NYC based Ember Studio, and has over a decade of interior design experience, working on boutique hotels, restaurants, and residential projects across the country. She received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture and has implemented an architecturally integrated approach into all aspects of her work, transcending across multiple scales. Steph implements a holistic approach for all of her projects -whether its the interior architecture of a space, the arrangement of accessories on a shelf, or the smallest design detail adorning a custom made object, every element embodies a distinct personality and identity. Drawing from her architectural education and from her formal practice as a spatial designer, Steph’s work emphasizes the harmonious relationship between the individual object and its environment. Ergonomically thoughtful and inspired by the human scaled experience, each space and object invites you in while encouraging moments of human connection.

Steph recently launched a new renter friendly furniture brand with her partner during Design Week 2025 in NYC called Riffmade! Check it out. Steph also has a collection of furniture and lighting through Ember Studio which is available at Colony in NYC, read more about the collection here.