Deborah is widely recognized in the industry for her stylish, understated residential and hospitality design. After graduating from Purdue University with a BS in Interior Design she relocated to the Lowcountry in 1986 to begin her entrepreneurial career. She committed her talents exclusively to the interior design industry in 1993, with a focus on luxury hotels and signature restaurant projects. 

Discovering new sources and the latest design innovations allow Deborah to bring a fresh approach to each project. Her sharp eye for detail, scale and balance ensures that her interiors are refined and tasteful interpretations of current trends and a unique reflection of each client’s passions and lifestyle. Whether creating a modern lowcountry residential environment or an engaging hospitality space, Deborah’s designs are original, effortlessly livable and continually inspired by her global travel experience.

Adrienne has over fifteen years of experience in luxury hospitality and residential design. After graduating from the Savannah College of Art & Design with a BFA in Interior Design in 2004, Adrienne joined J. Banks Design Group in Hilton Head and began working internationally at Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy. The 41-suite hotel built on the ruins of a tenth-century castle received Boutique Design’s Gold Key Award for Outstanding Resort Design.  Inspired by years of traveling throughout Europe, Adrienne loves to blur the lines between traditional and contemporary styles, mixing classic design elements with unexpected, locally sourced materials.     

Gregory Vaughan brings a diverse skill set to the Court Atkins Group team. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from SCAD he immediately started working on Hilton Head Island as an interior designer specializing in residential interiors. In addition to working with clients he has been writing a monthly newspaper column about design trends since 2007. The Richmond, Virginia, native credits his childhood summers along the Rappahannock River with developing his love for all things coastal. He and partner Jeffrey split their time between an 1890 Victorian Savannah home and a marsh cottage in Moss Creek.

Interior Design Assistant Cali Hitt first joined Court Atkins Group in March 2017 after earning her BS in Interior Design at West Carolina University. There she minored in art, studying abroad in Italy and Greece. Her previous experience includes assisting Design Associates in Wrightsville Beach (NC). Cali hopes to bring a fresh perspective to client selections "to showcase their individual personalities and styles." In her free time, Cali enjoys tending to her vegetable and flower garden and taking her dogs for walks.

Lowcountry native Madison Wall grew up in Ridgeland and Hilton Head, SC, spending her time on the local rivers and beaches. She graduated with honors from West Virginia University with a BS in Interior Design and a minor in Sustainable Design. Madison values her semester abroad in County Cork, Ireland, as well as her role as student chapter president of ASID (now an Allied Member). She's received her LEED Green Associate Accreditation and previously interned at J. Banks Design. Madison aims to combine historical preservation with timeless design trends into her projects. Her pastimes include boating, beaching, and cheering on the Mountaineers!

A 2019 Dean’s List graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Emily Culbert’s BFA in Interior Design and evolving talents first earned her a role at HOK (Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum). She worked in their Manhattan office as a Design Professional on the Interior Hospitality Design Team. While at SCAD, Emily was a Teacher’s Assistant to a resident Studio Professor. She also studied abroad at SCAD’s Hong Kong and Lacoste campuses. Emily aspires to design spaces that foster lasting memories for her clients. Her pastimes include family time, cooking, golf and other outdoor activities.

Jennifer Chapin joined our Interior Design team in the role of Staff Accountant. Jennifer previously worked with a local non-profit group where she led several efforts from grants facilitation to payroll and accounts receivable/payable. Jennifer also coordinated events and assisted with communication duties. She arrived in the Lowcountry from Boston where she honed her administrative, customer service and process solutions skills for a range of businesses. As the interior design studio continues to diversify in the Lowcountry, Jennifer’s skill set is welcomed by the team. Her favorite pastime is spending time with and spoiling her niece and nephew.