MEET OUR DESIGNERS

Discover the world of Merridian where our talented and diverse group of creative minds tap into the myriad of craftsmen around the world building our products. They are here to help you Love Where You Live!

Merry Dougherty

A graduate of the University of Virginia in Fine Arts and Sotheby's intensive art study program, Merry leads an innovative and experienced design team in Louisville and Nashville, with clients throughout the country. Her primary role today is driving new product design with our craftsmen in the US and around the world.

Barrie Fisher - Nashville

Interior design has been a lifelong passion for me, guiding an 18-year career focused on high-end furnishings and thoughtfully layered interiors. I’ve had the privilege of creating spaces that are both beautiful and truly livable, blending styles from Southern and traditional to coastal and contemporary. My approach centers on understanding each client’s vision, building strong relationships, and crafting designs that reflect their authentic lifestyle. Through careful attention to detail and a deep respect for how people live, I strive to create spaces with enduring comfort and character.

Abby Chodkowski - Louisville

Abby is a lifelong Louisvillian and a 2004 graduate of Sullivan School of Technology and Design with a degree in Interior Design. With about 20 years of residential design experience, she is known for keeping client priorities, schedules, and details tightly organized from initial consultation through project completion. She focuses on creating memorable, client-centered design experiences, whether making small adjustments or reimagining a space more extensively. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her dogs, her cat Mr. Browntown, and her husband, Ivor, and brings an artist’s eye and unique perspective to every project.

Neha Singhania Goel - Nashville

Neha creates spaces that feel calm, natural, and deeply personal. With nearly 15 years of experience, she believes interiors should reflect the way people truly live—spaces that feel effortless, balanced, and quietly beautiful.

Her design approach is rooted in simplicity and warmth. Through thoughtful layouts, soft tones, and carefully chosen materials, she transforms spaces not by adding more, but by refining proportion, scale, and flow. The result is clarity, comfort, and an understated elegance that feels easy and lived-in.

Her portfolio spans homes, clinics, offices, restaurants, and curated Airbnb spaces—each shaped with purpose and intention.  Outside of design, Neha enjoys painting, yoga, and spending time with her two young children, who continually inspire her creativity and sense of home.

“The best spaces don’t try too hard—they just feel right.”

Jacob Driskill - Nashville

Jacob is a recent graduate of Belmont University with a degree in Interior Design. His design approach is rooted in mid century modern principles, elevated by an eclectic Asian influence. His work balances clean lines, warm materials, and intentional restraint with layered textures, curated details and moments of surprise. Driven by a strong interest in human-centric design, Jacob focuses on creating spaces that feel both visually compelling and deeply livable. Where function, atmosphere, and emotional connection work together seamlessly.

Abby White - Nashville

Abby White is an interior designer celebrated for creating spaces that are both refined and livable. She blends clean lines, layered textures, and thoughtful color to craft interiors that feel timeless yet modern. Drawing from traditional and contemporary influences, her designs achieve a harmonious balance of elegance and warmth. Abby believes the best homes are personal, collected, and full of character. Outside of design work, she enjoys sourcing vintage pieces, sketching concepts, and finding inspiration through travel, art, and everyday surroundings.