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It's A Family Business: Interview With Amber Guyton & Cheryl Luckett

Jun 08, 2020

It's A Family Business: Interview With Amber Guyton & Cheryl Luckett

When I started 28 Black Tastemakers in 2016, I wanted to create a list to celebrate the work of black interior designers and creatives from around the globe. Little did I know that quite a few of these black tastemakers were related like Amber Guyton from Blessed Little Bungalow and Cheryl Luckett from Dwell by Cheryl.  They are cousins, and they both have distinct styles with interior design. 


Southern Home describes Cheryl Luckett’s style as "opulence in  reach” with “vintage treasures and ingenious restyles” as essential  tools in her design kit. Cheryl believes her clients should dwell  in a home they love; a place that gives them a sense of well-being both  indoors and out. She describes her design aesthetic as sophisticated  but approachable; easy and livable. Launched in 2012, Dwell by Cheryl  Interiors continues to grow with clients raving about Cheryl’s ability  to transform a space, as well as her professionalism and attention to  detail.


Amber is the blog creator and design consultant of Blessed Little Bungalow.  She is a South Carolinian turned Georgian, Texan and now Californian, that faithfully decided to create something new.  Amber wholeheartedly believe that you should love where you live, and loving your home shouldn’t require spending a fortune! Amber has been a design-on-a-dime decorator for herself and loved ones for years, and after purchasing her second home affectionately known as Blessed Little Bungalow, she decided to share her interior design journey, DIY adventures, decorating advice and services with the masses.



In my interview I wanted to learn more about Cheryl and Amber’s family history with interior design, and what  are ten essential items everyone’s desks should have when you’re working from home.

  1. Every desk & office needs lighting: Stem table lamp
  2. Store your desk accessories in boxes & baskets: 15” Pompano Box
  3. Florals are must real or faux: Hydrangea Centerpiece in planter
  4. Use trays to corral your mess in the office: Bamboo Accent Tray
  5. Nearby storage: Vintage 14 Drawer Oak Maple Cabinet
  6. Stylish and functional office chair: Finley Swivel Office Chair
  7. Desk accessories with some style: Gold Metal Wire Desktop Organizer Kit
  8. Artwork and motivational quotes: Magic…The Black Girl Kind
  9. Lighting with some personality: Amur Table Lamp
  10. Writing Desk: Lexington Nautica Campaign Style Emerald and Brass Desk


***This Mood board was designed with the Morpholio Board app.

Moodboard Amber Guyton & Cheryl Luckett
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