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Meet Our Award-Winning Interior Design Team in Delray Beach, Florida

Meet Christian

Founder & Principal Designer

Store Manager

For more than 35 years, Christian Leighton has been creating refined, custom interiors that blend timeless elegance with modern simplicity. After founding Leighton Design Group in 1989, he grew the firm from a one-person studio into an award-winning interior design practice serving luxury residential clients throughout Florida and across the United States.

Christian’s signature approach combines organic materials, thoughtful space planning, and close collaboration with each client to create homes that feel sophisticated, welcoming, and deeply personal. His work has been recognized by Luxe Interiors + Design, Hospitality Design, and The New York Times.  

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Leighton Design Group

About Stacey

Residential Designer

Stacey has been a designer with Leighton Design Group for over 14 years, bringing a perspective shaped by both her European roots and her life in South Florida. Born in Oxford, England and raised there until the age of eight, she developed an early appreciation for classic design and timeless details—something that still quietly anchors her work today.Then there’s Florida—where things get a little more fun. Living now in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, she’s surrounded by such a diverse mix of people and styles from all over the world, which constantly inspires her.

She loves pulling in the colors of the surroundings—the ocean, the sunsets, the lush greenery—and using them in playful ways through bright palettes, layered textures, and pieces that feel fresh, expressive, and a little unexpected. She loves mixing the classic with the current, creating spaces that feel polished but never too serious.She earned her degree from the Miami International University of Art & Design in 2007 and began her career in Boca Raton, where she had the chance to learn from a variety of talented designers. Those early experiences helped her build a strong foundation, but also gave her the confidence to trust her instincts and develop her own style.

What she enjoys most about design is the process itself—getting to know clients, understanding how they live, and having fun bringing their vision to life. She sees each project as a collaboration, where creativity and personality are just as important as good design.

About Alba

Residential Architectural Team

Alba is an architecture graduate from Florida Atlantic University, a licensed interior designer, and an Associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). With over a decade of experience at the firm, she brings a thoughtful, well-rounded approach to design. She is known for her intensity and high standards, Alba approaches her work with care and attention to detail.
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A Honduran native and the youngest of three siblings, Alba’s perspective is shaped by both her cultural roots and professional expertise. She is passionate about travel and learning from diverse cultures, often drawing inspiration from her experiences. Outside the studio, she enjoys attending social events, dancing, and exploring food and beverage experiences.
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Recently married, Alba shares her home with her spirited Great Pyrenees mix, Don Gaueko de la Montaña. She is also dedicated to giving back to the community and actively participates in volunteer efforts, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful impact beyond her professional work.

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About Joseph

Residential Architectural Team

Joseph is an interior designer with a foundation in architecture and a passion for creating warm, refined, and deeply personal spaces. He earned his undergraduate degree in architecture from Northeastern University in 2015 and continued his studies there, receiving his Master of Architecture in 2016.

Joseph began his career at a residential architecture firm in Boston, where he developed a strong understanding of proportion, space, materiality, and the technical details that shape a home. In 2022, he moved to New York City, where working alongside talented interior designers and within residential architecture led him to recognize his true passion for interiors. He later relocated to South Florida and continued to develop his career in high-end residential interior design at Leighton Design Group.

With an architectural eye and an appreciation for interiors that feel collected over time, Joseph describes his aesthetic as “warm modern”—layering clean, contemporary elements with antiques, traditional influences, natural materials, and unexpected details. His approach balances sophistication with comfort, creating spaces that feel elevated without feeling overly designed.

Joseph believes that a home should reflect the people who live within it. His work is centered on understanding each client's lifestyle, personality, and individual story, and translating those elements into a space that feels distinctly their own. Drawing inspiration from architecture, nature, art, travel, and the unique character of each client, he strives to create one-of-a-kind interiors where beauty and functionality exist in equal measures.

Outside of design, Joseph enjoys discovering new places, seeking inspiration and creativity through travel and experimenting with new recipes in his kitchen. He believes inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places and that creativity should never be confined to a single discipline or aspect of life. This curiosity and openness to discovery continually influence the way he approaches his work and sees the world around him.

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Leighton Design Group

About Fabian

Residential Architectural Team

Raised in Rosario, Argentina, Fabian earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the FAPyD (Facultad de Arquitectura, Planeamiento y Diseño). With a multicultural heritage of Italian, Spanish, and Hungarian roots, he pursued international experience after graduation, traveling and working abroad before returning to Argentina to focus on residential architecture.
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He later relocated to Florida with his wife to raise a family and expand his experience in the high-end residential sector, working as a project manager across interior architecture and the custom millwork industry. With over a decade of experience, Fabian joined LDG, where he contributes as part of a highly skilled and collaborative team.

About Gabriele

Residential Architectural Team

As a creative designer with a background in architecture, Gabriele is constantly seeking new creative endeavors and skills. She is passionate about exploring the world through travel, which allows her to deepen her sensitivity to the vital relationship between a building's structure and its interior life.
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Immersing herself in new places keeps her creative outlook fresh and adaptable. She aims to design spaces that are as functional and intuitive as they are inspiring.

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Leighton Design Group

About Bryan

Residential Architectural Team

Bryan is the Senior CAD Technician at Leighton Design Group. He has over 25 years of experience working across multiple design disciplines including wayfinding, hospitality, landscape, and high-end interior design. He holds an Associate of Science degree in Architecture and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, which have provided a strong foundation for his technical and creative career.

Throughout his career, he has developed advanced AutoCAD expertise and strong 3D visualization skills, allowing him to transform complex design concepts into detailed technical drawings and compelling visual presentations. He enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative, high-quality design solutions with precision, creativity, and attention to detail.

About Anne

Store Manager

Anne is a coastal girl who loves the colors and textures of the ocean, sand, and driftwood-inspired pieces.
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In more than 7 years with the LDG designers, what Anne loves the most is learning how the team uses color and texture to create interesting, serene and lovely home spaces. She enjoys working at LDG as it embodies the look and feeling of everything she loves about South Florida lifestyle and design.
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She also likes the excitement and challenge of creating a beautiful space in Studio Home with pieces that complement clients' taste. She loves the experience of meeting clients and walk-ins who appreciate LDG’s sensibility, and yearn to have the LDG look in their homes. Studio Home allows them the opportunity to see our design process and understand who LDG is in this world.
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Her greatest thrill is when a client or customer chooses a Studio Home piece and later comes back to explain how perfectly wonderful the item is and how it has heightened the luxury feel of their space.

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About Cheryl

Office Manager Extraordinaire

Cheryl is detail-oriented and highly organized as the Office Manager/Bookkeeper. She has been with the firm for nine years and is considered the office “mom.” Her role at LDG is to handle all accounting aspects and daily duties.

She is a dedicated Office Manager who enjoys keeping things organized and running seamlessly behind the scenes. With a passion for helping teams succeed, she brings strong multitasking skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude to every aspect of office operations.Married with two adult children, she is an animal lover with five cats and loves to travel.

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About Linda

Administrative Assistant

Linda has worn numerous hats since joining LDG in 2009. At the start, the firm was a small group in the satellite Florida office. She coordinated organizing the library, meeting with reps, hiring subcontractors, scheduling installations, supervising work on-site and of course, figuring out what Chris needed before he asked.As an admirer of beautiful design and architecture, it felt like a dream job as she spent her days on-site in our clients’ homes surrounded by beautiful designs created by Chris.

As the Florida office continued to grow, she morphed into the Office Manager and enjoyed her role of putting out the daily fires, until she “retired” and now works part-time creating invoices and helping the wonderful LDG team.

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Meet Jessica

Design Assistant

With a background in Business Marketing, and experience in the fashion retail industry, Jessica brings both creativity and organization to her role as a Design Assistant at LDG. She supports the design team’s coordination, communication, and logistical needs, helping each project progress seamlessly. Her dependable, detail-oriented work ethic provides valuable structure and support throughout the design process.

Jessica’s creative perspective is influenced by her appreciation for sourcing and selecting fabrics. She has a passion for exploring new design aesthetics, and continuously seeks opportunities to expand her creative perspective.

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