The Team

The residential and commercial interior design team of Shea-Noel Interiors, Inc. is among the most talented firms in the southeast. We are pleased to be able to introduce you to those that will be transforming your environment.

Shandra Blackwell, ASID, IIDA
NCIDQ CERTIFICATE #021955
President, Principal Designer (Memphis, Nashville)

After moving to Memphis, TN in 1997 to accept my first "real" job - I think I realized just how much I was in love with the profession of interior design.  I attended high school in Spring Hill, TN and earned my degree in HES/Interior Design from The University of Tennessee at Martin in December of 1997.  I worked in several areas of interior design and then woke up and decided it was time to put my childhood dreams into action - so Shea-Noel Interiors, Inc. was born.

A little about me? I am married, 2 kids, 2 dogs, lots of hobbies...pretty normal.  But, outside of my home? I am on an incredible ride where I get to design for great folks, travel to great places and capture my client's personalities for an end result that is amazing. 

You may have seen my work published in a number of magazines, books, or on HGTV, but that is just the end results of great partnerships between me, my firm and our clients.  Pretty cool I think.

I have had the opportunity to do some pretty cool things.....I have been a adjunct professor at UTM, teaching the Commercial ID senior studio, been hired to work in historic homes, design custom upholstery and furniture pieces, and get to travel to a little resort community a lot to design second homes for clients.

Having fun doing what I do is great, but I take it very seriously. Watching out for your best interest is paramount.  I am NCIDQ certified, a member of ASID, IIDA and also getting ready to start serving a two year term on the State of Tennessee's ASID Board as Member-At-Large.  I am also working towards LEED AP certification and am a member of the USGBC.  Outside of work I support Breast Cancer Research, St. Jude's Children Hospital, Les Passees, Green Hope Foundation, Zeta Tau Alpha, and independant film festivals in the Memphis area.

Kelly Young Robbins
NCIDQ CERTIFICATE #022054
Principal Designer (Nashville)

I graduated from Hardin County High School and am a proud alumni of The University of Tennessee at Martin. Since graduating with a degree in HES Interior Design, I have worked in high-end residential,  commercial, and architectural firms and am an Architectural Drafting and AutoCAD Certified Detail Drafter.

After moving to the Nashville, TN area five years ago, I have  worked with many builders in the custom building arena, clients and joined Shea-Noel Interiors, Inc. as the design philosophy of the firm was very much in line with my own.  Shea-Noel Interiors, Inc. is a great firm, and the dedication to clientele are unmatched.  I knew when this opportunity presented itself – it was right for me and would be even better for Shea-Noel clients in the Middle Tennessee Area. 

My experience in the building industry provides me with the tools to present realistic budgets to clients and design complete spaces.  In between appointments, I work as an instructor at O’More College of Design and also teach Residential Kitchen and Bath, Advanced AutoCAD and 3-D Modeling, and Autodesk Architectural Desktop.

In my spare time, I love to travel to fun new places, read, spend time with my family, research and most recently I started running again.   I am an NCIDQ certified interior designer, Registered in the State of Tennessee and am  currently working towards LEED AP Certification.

Other Team Members:

Whitney Wolberton, Student Member, ASID

Connie Bailey

Drew Jones

Claire Blackwell