While a stay-at-home mom, Shoshanna Shapiro was content to design her own home and those of her friends—but when her kids were grown, she shifted into career mode. “I’ve always had a DIY mentality,” she says. “I enjoyed the creative process of remodeling my own homes, so I decided to explore other aspects of the industry.”
Shapiro took a job at Sandy Spring Builders, then moved on to Evergreene Homes, where she guided clients on millwork, fixtures and finishes and more. “Working with a production builder can be limiting,” she observes. “I wanted to offer an extra level of creativity, so I went out on my own in 2019.”
Frederick-based Sho & Co. designs projects in a style Shapiro describes as “California casual, with earthy tones and simplicity.” She stresses the importance of a healthy home. “I believe in the therapeutic nature of a calm environment,” she reveals. “I’m thinking of my clients’ health—even when they’re not.”
With a part-time designer on staff, Shapiro has big plans. “My goal is to open a storefront where people can come for pillows and accessories but also design a kitchen or do a full interior design project,” she explains. “I’d like that community presence.”
Interior Design: Shoshanna Shapiro, Sho & Co., Frederick, Maryland. Styling (Fairfax project): Stylish Productions.
