Debra Yelner Refined interiors, personally guided.

Debra Yelner brings more than three decades of design expertise, and an unwaveringly personal approach to a carefully curated portfolio of residential and commercial projects. As Principal of DLY Design, she works directly with each client from the earliest concepts through final installation, providing continuity, discretion, and a level of attention that larger firms rarely match.

Debra’s work begins with a deep understanding of how her clients live, translating that insight into spaces that feel both refined and deeply comfortable. The results are environments that appear effortless, yet reflect intelligent planning, thoughtful restraint, and a clear sense
of purpose.

Clients value not only Debra’s experience, but her presence. She is known for her calm authority, perceptive listening, and refreshingly candid guidance, qualities that transform what can be a complex process into one that feels smooth, collaborative, and even enjoyable. Leading a trusted network of highly skilled craftspeople and consultants, she remains personally involved in every decision, ensuring that no detail is overlooked and that the final outcome aligns precisely with the client’s vision.

Formally trained in Interior Architecture with a minor in Art History, Debra began her career in New York City, where she served as Design Director for prominent firms overseeing complex commercial and corporate projects measured in millions of square feet. That experience shaped her ability to manage scale, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and maintain uncompromising standards, capabilities she now brings to projects of any size with equal precision.

Today, her work spans regions including Florida, the Northeast, and beyond. Her portfolio ranges from expansive residential communities to highly tailored private interiors, each one distinct and thoughtfully resolved. Many clients return repeatedly over the years, trusting Debra to interpret their vision and deliver spaces that are both highly individual and impeccably executed.