Our Services

Commercial Design + Consulting

With 25 years of experience in all facets Restaurant Design, Creative Merchandising, Retail Design, Market Showrooms & Boutique Medical Design, Hive has been providing our exceptional interiors & expert guidance to successfully increase sales, connect with your customers and expand your demographic footprint. We've seen sales increases of 38-40% in just 6 months for clients! We love to delve into the nitty gritty to find the ways for you to be more effective and successful in all you do!

Because ultimately - WE LOVE TO SEE YOU SHINE. We geek out on the success of others and have found that we have a gift at guiding you toward a more successful business experience for your staff and your customers.

We spend countless hours scanning the latest data, market and industry trends to keep you fresh and current in all of your offerings.


Residential Design

Home is an expression of one's unique personality and we relish in the opportunity to create environments that foster a sense of place and belonging. We started our firm with a sole focus on designing residences for wonderful clients and we continue to welcome the opportunity to create for a few select clients each year. We provide design assistance with new construction selections, custom furnishings and accessories, art selections as well as design custom pieces that are unique to your home and your personal aesthetic. We keep our fingers on the pulse of all things residential design as it was indeed, our first true love.

Retail Design

One’s immediate surroundings can play a key role in mood, activity and perceptions. Our passion lies in creating beautiful environments that inspire ideas and productivity, provide safety and functionality, and reflect the personality and values of your business and your life. From material and furnishing selections, to custom lighting, custom furniture and built-ins as well as retail displays, we have your team as well as your customers in mind, strategically designing every inch of your space to foster the continual growth of your business. If you are seeking a "shop spruce up" to appeal to more buyers, a full scale plan for showroom design or just an hourly opportunity to pick our brains for insight and inspiration, we've got you covered.

Hospitality + Medical Design

Today’s medical care is changing and HIVE is here to support the evolution of your practice to meet these changes. With 18 years of experience in Medical Design ranging from dermatology and optometry to recovery centers and pharmacies, HIVE is invested in “staying in the know” so that we can support you and your team with your design decisions. We have found it invaluable to create an environment that is truly geared to your patient demographic so that your practice stands out as a choice of quality amongst the average medical experience.

We listen to your vision for your practice, conduct patient demographic research, interview staff members to glean what needs attention or improvement and work directly with you to create designs for the retail spaces that will increase sales and set you apart from generic competitors.

Our clients have increased overall sales 35-40% with a record 58% increase in sunglass sales within the first year. Patients are seeking a holistic experience where they feel welcome and well-cared-for, and where they develop a sense of trust in their providers upon walking through your doors. Our process revolves around listening to your vision and then implementing a design plan for your practice that instills confidence in both your patients and your team. It has proven to bolster a more positive environment for all, leading to increased patient referrals, staff retention and retail sales where applicable.

Additional Services

Recent Clients

Gemelli Trattoria

Coffee Library

Koda Kai coffee

Auction House Food Hall

Verri’s

Montreat College

Franny’s Farmacies, nationwide

Moonlight Makers

Hazel Twenty

What People Are Saying

As with all of the consultants I’ve recommended to you for this project, there are specific reasons I recommended Gini. The first is that she is frankly by far the hardest-working interior designer I’ve ever found. She does a fantastic job of thoroughly covering all the necessary bases for a reasonable fee. Unlike some designers, Gini does not have a huge ego, and is not a prima donna. This in turn makes the time spent working with her both more enjoyable and more productive.

— AIA Principal Hurt Architecture

“Working with Gini Marshall on the expansion of our optometric office was like having our own personal “easy” button. She has a gentle, confident, unhurried way of managing her projects, and was knowledgeable and precise in her methods and was always conscious of the deadlines in which she was working. Every aspect of the project seemed to fall miraculously into place without a hitch. She was always available and had the answers we needed for every facet of the expansion. The project finished on time and on budget thanks to Gini’s management. The final product is stunning. A day doesn’t pass that we don’t have patients comment about the transformation. Gini has a true designer’s eye. The colors are perfect. The furnishings are all coordinated well and everything fits and flows as it should in a high end retail environment. Gini seemed to be able to manage any and all aspects of our project. At every turn of our project she had the answer to any difficulties or issues that arose. She had access to a vast number of resources and contractors to cover any seen or unforeseen piece of our project. It was truly an amazing experience to work with and see her deliver the product that we desired.

- Dr. Cannon + Cindy Cannon, Hendersonville Eyecare

“Gini’s keen insight into the deeper needs of her clients allows her to honor their values while creating beauty in their surroundings. Her fun and lively enthusiasm makes her a joy to work with as we transform my house into MY home.”

— Debbie Charlton