Raleigh & Wake Forest, NC
Meet Your Designer • Raleigh & Wake Forest, NC

Function & Aesthetics Must Go Hand in Hand.

“Turning a house into a home is easy. Turning an office into a work space is easy. All that takes is people. Turning a home or office into a space that is both functional and beautiful can be a little bit more tricky.”

As a mother of five, Michelle Arsenault has always known that function and aesthetics must go hand in hand. One cannot stand alone. Your home or business must be uniquely yours and work for all of your unique needs while also making a statement about who you are. Its decorating and design must encompass the look and feel you desire along with the function that it needs to accomplish.

Your space must be a comfortable and inviting environment where guests feel welcome and you feel one hundred percent at ease. It is proven that stuffy and cluttered spaces cause our minds to become overwhelmed and we become less productive. Simplicity in a design element is key. Achieving those functional, simplistic design elements within an allotted budget and with a keen eye for style is where Michelle excels in her craft.

Whether you have a complete home or office remodel or are simply looking to redesign a single bedroom or powder room, nothing is out of reach:

  • ✦Productive Offices: Workspaces where function and productivity excel while comfort creates an inviting atmosphere.
  • ✦Welcoming Guest Suites: Guest bedrooms where visitors immediately feel at their home away from home.
  • ✦Family-Ready Living Rooms: Spaces where your children can play, yet grownups don’t feel like they are in a child’s toy room.
  • ✦Every Detail Covered: From color schemes, carpets, paint, and wall coverings to furniture, lighting, shiplap, and flooring.

Michelle will walk with you every step of the way to ensure that the space you are creating is a space that you will love and a reflection of your unique personality. Each space is uniquely yours.

Michelle Arsenault, Founder & Lead Interior Designer at 5K Homes + Interiors in Raleigh and Wake Forest, NC
Founder & Lead Designer

Michelle Arsenault

Raleigh, Wake Forest & Greater Triangle, NC

5K Homes + Interiors studio showcase card featuring Triangle kitchen, Wildflower girls bedroom, and Rolesville dining room makeovers

Our signature 5K Homes + Interiors studio card featuring Triangle kitchen, kids’ suite, and Rolesville dining transformations.

Vision Meets Handiwork

The Team Behind 5K Homes + Interiors

“It really just needed my vision and Dan’s handiwork to make it all come together the way I was picturing it in my head.”

Portrait of Michelle Arsenault, Founder and Principal Interior Designer at 5K Homes + Interiors in Raleigh and Wake Forest NC
Founder, Principal Designer & Staging Consultant

Michelle Arsenault

As a mother of five in the Raleigh–Wake Forest area, Michelle founded 5K Interiors on the belief that function and aesthetics must go hand in hand. With a keen eye for current trends, bold color, and clutter-free simplicity, she helps families and businesses create spaces that are uniquely theirs within their allotted budget.

Focus AreasColor Psychology, Space Planning, Shiplap/Millwork & Staging
Portrait of Dan Arsenault, Custom Carpentry, Tile, and Remodel Craftsman at 5K Homes + Interiors in the Greater Triangle NC
Custom Carpentry, Tile & Remodel Craftsman

Dan Arsenault

Behind many of 5K Interiors’ signature transformations is Dan’s meticulous handiwork—from custom-refinished aromatic red cedar vanity countertops and mitered subway tile installations to custom shelving and architectural trim.

Focus AreasCustom Woodwork, Tile Installation & Remodel Execution
Our Design Philosophy

Five Core Principles Behind Every 5K Space

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Function + Aesthetics Hand in Hand

As a mother of five (“5K”), Michelle knows one cannot stand alone. A living room can let children play while still feeling sophisticated for grownups.

02

Clutter-Free Simplicity

Stuffy, cluttered spaces overwhelm the mind and lower productivity. We design calm, organized layouts where your mind feels 100% at ease.

03

Life’s Too Short for Sterile Walls

Whether it’s Sherwin Williams “Fireweed” barn red, Bora Bora teal, or warm shiplap and stone, we help you listen to your instincts and live boldly with color.

04

Affordable Flat-Fee Transparency

Achieving functional, high-style design elements within an allotted budget is where Michelle excels—with clear flat-fee packages and flexible shopping.

05

Uniquely Yours, Every Step

From color schemes, carpets, and wall coverings to lighting, fireplace millwork, and final staging, nothing is left behind.

5K Homes + Interiors hand-drawn arrow wreath emblem and Bora Bora teal mark

The 5K Interiors Emblem

Our original hand-drawn arrow wreath and Bora Bora teal mark—symbolizing direction, warmth, and spaces crafted with heart.

Signature Studio Palette

Inspired by Color: The 5K Palette

Michelle’s signature studio palette balances soothing coastal teals and mints with grounding cranberry plum and playful coral warmth:

Icing

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Soft Serene Backgrounds & Trim Contrast

Bora Bora

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Signature 5K Interiors Brand Teal

Sakura

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Warm Blush Accents & Soft Textiles

Melon

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Playful Coral Highlights & Warmth

Cranberry

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Deep Grounding Plum-Charcoal Typography & Feature Walls