Phillip Sides Interior Design (PSID) is one of the South's leading interior design firms.
Phillip is a registered Architect and Interior Designer in Alabama and his architectural training has proven to be a major asset that imbues his work with the rare quality of marrying architecture and interior design. While PSID primarily works in the southern states, Phillip has worked on projects across the United States, Bermuda and England and is often sought out for the firms ability to work in any idiom and style - drawing on many different styles for it's inspiration. Phillip's projects reflect a clear cohesion between architecture, decorating, the client's lifestyl, and designer's interpretation of that vision. A significant portion of the firm's work focuses on architectural renovation and restoration as well as taking the lead on interior architectural detailing in new construction.
PSID's work stands apart for its attention to detail, both architecturally and decoratively, and PSID is often engaged to ensure for the client a finely tuned and beautiful and livable interior.
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Over the last thirty years Phillip Sides Interior Design hs been featured in numerous publications and has garnered many awards for its work. Phillip was recognized as the first Star of Alabama for his work in the field of Interior Design by the Alabama chapter of ASID. ASID's Stars of Alabama program recognizes native Alabamians who have made significant contributions to their chosen fields of Interior Design, Architecture and Art. Phillip was honored by House Beautiful in 1993 as on of its Top 125 Designers in the US. In 1984, Phillip's home was recognized by Metropolitan Home as Met Home of the Year winner. Phillip's participation in numerous showhouse projects includes the architectural design for a Southern Living showhouse in Mobile, Alabama and PSID completed four showhouse for Southern Accents in 2001, 2002 and 2006 and more recently the 2009 Seawatch showhouse for Coastal Living.
Phillip's work is based on the idea that appropriate design "wears time well." It rarely falls into the realm of trendy decorating. His work is approached from a thoughtful and deliberate attitude toward designing personal and meaningful interiors and architecture for his clients
Phillip Sides is a native of Wetumpka Alabama. He holds a degree in Music Performance from Huntingdon College in Montgomery Alabama and a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University. For a brief time, Phillip worked in the Chicago office of Skidmore, Ownings and Merrill. Prior to forming Phillip Sides Interior Design Phillip had the pleasure of working in an architectural partnership with Bobby McAlpine. Phillip has taught in the Interior Design program at Aubun University, and along with his cats Maggie and Sam, resides in Montgomery Alabama.