Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Karina — Founder and Principal Designer of Portfolio Interiors, a Charleston-based studio blending real estate strategy with thoughtful European-inspired design.

As a European native, my approach is rooted in a respect for proportion, permanence, and the character that makes a home worth keeping. With a background in interior design, real estate marketing, and public health, I see properties through both a design and investment lens.

I’m fascinated by how spaces make us feel and how thoughtful design can influence a property's value. From recognizing potential before purchase to refining interiors and preparing for resale, I believe the best decisions balance beauty, function, and long-term significance.

Through Portfolio Interiors, I help clients buy thoughtfully, design intentionally, and sell strategically — without losing the soul of a home along the way.

My philosophy is simple: honoring a home’s architecture, understanding the people who live in it, and making decisions that stand the test of time.

Welcome in. Get cozy. You’re in the right place.

Xx,
Karina

Karina Harrington

A Thoughtful Approach to Real Estate & Design

“Karina designed my apartment on Church Street, taking a drab, dark place and turning it into a light and luxurious space. She also helped me make those maddening decisions about sconces and all sorts of things I know nothing about. I’d show you, but it’s rented—yay. Karina did all of this under budget, and I highly recommend her.”

—Downtown Charleston Client