About Archetype
Design Studio
The most successful interiors are not defined by a designer's signature style, but by the people who live within them. At Archetype Design Studio, every project begins with listening and evolves into a home that feels personal, intentional, and entirely authentic to its owners.
our studio
Archetype Design Studio is a full-service interior design firm specializing in high-end residential interiors. Rooted in the belief that the most compelling spaces are deeply personal, the studio approaches each project with a focus on individuality, refinement, and lasting design.
Rather than imposing a signature aesthetic, Archetype works collaboratively with each client to create spaces that feel authentic to the way they live. Whether traditional, contemporary, or somewhere in between, every interior is thoughtfully shaped around the people who call it home.
OUR approach
listen
The most meaningful interiors emerge from conversation, observation and collaboration. Every project begins with understanding our client.
design
From scale to proportion, from lighting and flow, thoughtful design is about creating spaces that feel balanced, connected and naturally at home with their surroundings.
live
Our work is rooted in comfort, warmth, and livability. The result is a home that feels personal, inviting, and uniquely reflective of those that call it their own.
Randy L. Snell
With over 35 years of experience in luxury residential interiors, Randy L. Snell brings a seasoned and deeply intuitive approach to design. Prior to founding Archetype Design Studio, Randy worked with two of Pittsburgh’s most respected design firms, Mark Christy Associates and Astorino, experiences that helped shape his understanding of timeless interiors, architectural detail, and client-centered design.
His work is defined not by a singular style, but by an ability to interpret and refine the vision of each client. Known for his thoughtful process, creative fluency, and attention to detail, Randy approaches every project with the belief that exceptional interiors should feel both elevated and deeply personal.
