Cecile Winstead

Cecile Winstead

Lead Interior Designer

Cecile grew up in Morganton, NC, at the heart of the furniture industry. She earned a BS in Housing and Interior Design from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After a decade working in commercial design, she paused her career to focus on raising her daughter, Morgan, now residing in Sylva, NC. During this time, Cecile stayed connected to the arts, playing an active role at Greensboro Day School. She organized art shows, led costume design for school musicals and dramas for a decade, and served on the Fine Arts Booster Club.

In March 2019, Cecile moved to Cornelius to be closer to family. We at SMID quickly saw her talents and were thrilled to welcome her to the team. She seamlessly took charge of managing the IDS Showhouse Gala for March 13, 2020, handling unexpected challenges with grace and skill. Since joining SMID, Cecile has not only mastered our processes and software but has also refined her design style, bringing joy to our clients with her expertise and warm personality. She is truly a team player and a cherished part of our community.

In her free time, Cecile loves spending time with family and friends, visiting her daughter in the North Carolina mountains, and enjoying the company of her new puppy, Ralphie.