About Us
Our Story
Founded on a passion for creativity and a commitment to excellence, CBB Design has been transforming spaces in Morganton, NC, and beyond for over a decade. Our mission is simple: to create designs that not only look beautiful but also enhance the way you live and work. We believe that every project is a partnership, and we are dedicated to bringing your vision to life with integrity, professionalism, and a personal touch.
Meet Our Outstanding Team
CEO / Owner
Colleen Bennett founded her first Interior Design Studio, Caducus Folium, in 2006. This Costa Rica-based firm quickly expanded into six design centers located in Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Colleen designed most of the presidents’ and dignitaries’ homes in Central America and throughout the region. In 2012 Colleen moved back home to North Carolina and opened the US division of the company, CBB Design Firm, based in Morganton, NC.
Shortly after graduating from Wake Forest University, Colleen became the youngest furniture representative hired by Drexel Heritage. Travelling the world, she visited over 60 countries and designed thousands of vignettes of every style and budget for her clients. In 2009 Colleen was hired as the youngest account manager and visual merchandiser for Ralph Lauren Home where she was responsible for all of their home stores in Africa, Australia, and Latin America.
Colleen is involved in every aspect of the design process from the initial development phase, Cad Design, 3D Renderings, color and finish selections, furniture selections and installation to the finished home! She is able to show the client, visually, what the finished product will look like so that they can confidently make decisions.
Colleen also founded and owns Morgan Stuart Logistics in Morganton, NC which represents luxury hospitality and residential furniture manufacturers. The company ships worldwide and currently services over 40 countries.
Colleen’s passion for design is equaled only by her profound love of family and strong desire to give back. Colleen is a mother of three daughters. She spends her free time in mentoring roles with the Girl Scouts, Epilepsy Foundation and coaching. In 2020, during the pandemic, Colleen founded “Bute Couture”, a sustainable luxury handbag company. All of the handbags are made of upcycled fabric and leather from the scraps of the furniture industry that would have otherwise been sent to landfills. The company prioritizes ethical practices and pays workers living wages. Ten percent of proceeds from handbag sales are donated to local women’s charities.
Colleen Bennett
Jacqueline Stepanovich has been in sales since 2004, starting her career in Chicago after earning a B.A. in English Education from Purdue University. She has worked with companies like Enterprise Rent-A-Car and State Farm Insurance, earning multiple sales awards. After traveling the U.S. and living in places like El Paso, HI, and Pittsburgh, Jacqueline returned to sales as an International Representative for Morgan Stuart Logistics, where she represents brands like Perennials.
Jacqueline Stepanovich
Jorge Briceño, born in Nicaragua, is currently working as an Interior Design Assistant and lead 3d Artist in CBB Design firm. He has been working on furniture design development and as architectural rendering artist for the last fifteen years.
He worked freelance with clients from different countries. His job included producing visuals for different project types: interior and exterior building design, product visualization, such as lamps, wheels, medical supplies, and ceramic tile.
He has architectural knowledge and he is specialist on 3d modeling software: 3d studio max, Zbrush, Marvelous designer and Substance, as well as specializing on some of the best Cad´s software: AutoCAD 2d, Sketchup and Autodesk Inventor and Graphic Design Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
He was a senior tutor of 3d modeling software at some of the best architecture schools in Nicaragua.
Jorge Briceño
Emily GeyerEmily Geyer has a strong passion for design and has been involved in small projects over the years. She is currently a co-designer at CBB Design Firm and also serves as a sales representative for various brands, catering to all your design needs. With a diverse sales background in different markets, she is enthusiastic about building a successful career in the design industry.
Clint Snow has been in kitchen design since 2002. 20-20 design education May 2003 (and beyond). NKBA member since 2009. Currently AKBD certified.
Clint Snow
Josie HiseI am over Social Media and Marketing. I am Creative and have strong eye for detail. My goal is to showcase CBB Design Firm's beautiful and elegant work.
Our Approach
At CBB Design, we start by listening. We take the time to understand your needs, preferences, and goals, ensuring that our designs are perfectly aligned with your vision. Our collaborative approach means you are involved in every step of the process, from initial concept to final reveal.