FINDING Comfort
In Consciouness
History and home.
Designer KORI MILLER
Home is more than a physical dwelling—it is an extension of identity, history, and intentionality. Yet for years, I inhabited spaces that functioned more as transitory stops than as meaningful sanctuaries. I purchased my first home in 2006, but it took eight years before I truly settled into it. The demands of a career that required frequent relocation—temporary contracts, new cities, and rented apartments—left little time to consider the significance of space, its role in shaping experience, or its capacity to preserve cultural memory.
It was only during a professional transition, in a period of creative and existential reflection, that I inadvertently began designing my way back to a sense of rootedness. The process started with a single object—a pillow bearing the names of my grandparents and the wisdom they imparted. This was more than an aesthetic choice; it was an act of preservation, a tangible embodiment of generational knowledge. That pillow became a gift to family members, and soon, I found myself creating more—pieces that honored the voices of authors, activists, and changemakers who had profoundly influenced my worldview. With each creation, my environment transformed—not just visually, but symbolically.
This evolution clarified a fundamental truth: home decor is not merely ornamental; it is a site of meaning-making. It has the potential to serve as both a dialogue and a declaration, a space where personal and collective histories converge. Don’t Sleep Interiors emerged from this philosophy—a design initiative dedicated to integrating history, culture, and consciousness into the built environment. Because a thoughtfully curated space does more than reflect style; it fosters awareness, preserves legacy, and affirms identity.
DSI BRAND
Live Mindfully.
Dwell Meaningfully.
Our approach to decor extends beyond aesthetics, functioning as a profound articulation of history, identity, and purpose. Grounded in the richness of African and African Diasporic heritage, our collections reimagine space as a medium for self-determination and cultural expression. Each piece serves as an entry point for historical exploration, fostering intellectual engagement, communal solidarity, and critical thought. By merging design with intentionality, our work not only preserves legacy but also stimulates discourse and contributes to the shaping of a more empowered future.
DSI BRAND
Live Mindfully.
Dwell Meaningfully.
Our approach to decor extends beyond aesthetics, functioning as a profound articulation of history, identity, and purpose. Grounded in the richness of African and African Diasporic heritage, our collections reimagine space as a medium for self-determination and cultural expression. Each piece serves as an entry point for historical exploration, fostering intellectual engagement, communal solidarity, and critical thought. By merging design with intentionality, our work not only preserves legacy but also stimulates discourse and contributes to the shaping of a more empowered future.
My Muse: Eurydice
From an early age, I was deeply influenced by my mother’s distinct aesthetic sensibility—a style defined not by trends, but by an intrinsic understanding of beauty, culture, and history. Her approach to design was intuitive, shaped by personal taste rather than external dictates. Whether in fashion, home interiors, music, or even automobiles, her selections were deliberate, each choice an articulation of identity and narrative rather than mere decoration.
Our home functioned as both a sanctuary and a living archive, layered with textures, colors, and objects that spoke to a broader cultural continuum. Stained glass salvaged from historic churches refracted light over heirloom furnishings passed down through generations. Rugs sourced from across the globe coexisted with African artifacts, while a gallery wall of family portraits stood alongside paintings by artist friends. Coffee table books on Black history, shelves of blues and jazz records, and personal artifacts such as my grandfather’s branding iron all contributed to an environment steeped in memory and meaning.
Growing up in this space was an education in the power of interiors to serve as vessels of both personal and collective history. It was an immersive experience in how design is not simply about aesthetics, but about storytelling, preservation, and the assertion of cultural identity. This philosophy continues to inform my approach—ensuring that every space I curate is not only visually compelling but also intellectually and emotionally resonant, a reflection of the histories that shape us.
DSI BRAND
Live
Mindfully.
Dwell
Meaningfully.
Our approach to decor extends beyond aesthetics, functioning as a profound articulation of history, identity, and purpose. Grounded in the richness of African and African Diasporic heritage, our collections reimagine space as a medium for self-determination and cultural expression. Each piece serves as an entry point for historical exploration, fostering intellectual engagement, communal solidarity, and critical thought. By merging design with intentionality, our work not only preserves legacy but also stimulates discourse and contributes to the shaping of a more empowered future.
Home is more than a physical dwelling—it is an extension of identity, history, and intentionality. Yet for years, I inhabited spaces that functioned more as transitory stops than as meaningful sanctuaries. I purchased my first home in 2005, but it took eight years before I truly settled into it. The demands of a career that required frequent relocation—temporary contracts, new cities, and rented apartments—left little time to consider the significance of space, its role in shaping experience, or its capacity to preserve cultural memory.
It was only during a professional transition, in a period of creative and existential reflection, that I inadvertently began designing my way back to a sense of rootedness. The process started with a single object—a pillow bearing the names of my grandparents and the wisdom they imparted. This was more than an aesthetic choice; it was an act of preservation, a tangible embodiment of generational knowledge. That pillow became a gift to family members, and soon, I found myself creating more—pieces that honored the voices of authors, activists, and changemakers who had profoundly influenced my worldview. With each creation, my environment transformed—not just visually, but symbolically.
This evolution clarified a fundamental truth: home decor is not merely ornamental; it is a site of meaning-making. It has the potential to serve as both a dialogue and a declaration, a space where personal and collective histories converge. Don’t Sleep Interiors emerged from this philosophy—a design initiative dedicated to integrating history, culture, and consciousness into the built environment. Because a thoughtfully curated space does more than reflect style; it fosters awareness, preserves legacy, and affirms identity.
FINDING Comfort
In Consciouness
History and home.
Designer KORI MILLER
My Muse: Eurydice
From an early age, I was deeply influenced by
my mother’s distinct aesthetic sensibility—a style defined not by trends, but by an intrinsic understanding of beauty, culture, and history. Her approach to design was intuitive, shaped
by personal taste rather than external dictates. Whether in fashion, home interiors, music, or even automobiles, her selections were deli-
berate, each choice an articulation of identity and narrative rather than mere decoration.
Our home functioned as both a sanctuary and
a living archive, layered with textures, colors,
and objects that spoke to a broader cultural continuum. Stained glass salvaged from
historic churches refracted light over heirloom furnishings passed down through generations. Rugs sourced from across the globe coexisted with African artifacts, while a gallery wall of family portraits stood alongside paintings by artist friends. Coffee table books on Black history, shelves of blues and jazz records, and personal artifacts such as my grandfather’s branding iron all contributed to an environment steeped in memory and meaning.
Growing up in this space was an education in
the power of interiors to serve as vessels of
both personal and collective history. It was an immersive experience in how design is not
simply about aesthetics, but about storytelling, preservation, and the assertion of cultural identity. This philosophy continues to inform
my approach—ensuring that every space I
curate is not only visually compelling but also intellectually and emotionally resonant, a reflection of the histories that shape us.
Home is more than a physical dwelling—it is an extension of identity, history, and intentionality. Yet
for years, I inhabited spaces that functioned more as transitory stops than as meaningful sanctuaries. I purchased my first home in 2005, but it took eight
years before I truly settled into it. The demands of a career that required frequent relocation—temporary contracts, new cities, and rented apartments—left
little time to consider the significance of space, its
role in shaping experience, or its capacity to preserve cultural memory.
It was only during a professional transition, in a
period of creative and existential reflection, that I inadvertently began designing my way back to a
sense of rootedness. The process started with a
single object—a pillow bearing the names of my grandparents and the wisdom they imparted. This
was more than an aesthetic choice; it was an act of preservation, a tangible embodiment of generational knowledge. That pillow became a gift to family members, and soon, I found myself creating more—pieces that honored the voices of authors, activists,
and changemakers who had profoundly influenced
my worldview. With each creation, my environment transformed—not just visually, but symbolically.
This evolution clarified a fundamental truth: home
decor is not merely ornamental; it is a site of meaning-making. It has the potential to serve as both a dialogue and a declaration, a space where personal and collec-tive histories converge. Don’t Sleep Interiors emerged from this philosophy—a design initiative dedicated to integrating history, culture, and consciousness into
the built environment. Because a thoughtfully curated space does more than reflect style; it fosters aware-
ness, preserves legacy, and affirms identity.
FINDING Comfort
In Consciouness
History and home.
Designer KORI MILLER
My Muse: Eurydice
From an early age, I was deeply influenced by my mother’s distinct aesthetic sensibility—a style defined not by trends, but by an intrinsic understanding of beauty, culture, and history. Her approach to design
was intuitive, shaped by personal taste rather than external dictates. Whether in fashion, home interiors, music, or even automobiles, her selections were deliberate, each choice an articulation of identity
and narrative rather than mere decoration.
Our home functioned as both a sanctuary and a
living archive, layered with textures, colors, and
objects that spoke to a broader cultural continuum. Stained glass salvaged from historic churches refrac-
ted light over heirloom furnishings passed down
through generations. Rugs sourced from across the globe coexisted with African artifacts, while a gallery wall of family portraits stood alongside paintings by artist friends. Coffee table books on Black history, shelves of blues and jazz records, and personal arti-
facts such as my grandfather’s branding iron all contributed to an environment steeped in memory
and meaning.
Growing up in this space was an education in the
power of interiors to serve as vessels of both per-
sonal and collective history. It was an immersive experience in how design is not simply about
aesthetics, but about storytelling, preservation, and
the assertion of cultural identity. This philosophy continues to inform my approach—ensuring that
every space I curate is not only visually compelling
but also intellectually and emotionally resonant, a
reflection of the histories that shape us.