Shayna's appreciation for design began at a young age, drawn to the way thoughtful spaces could influence how people feel and gather. That early interest grew into a lifelong pursuit, one grounded in both creativity and intention.
With over a decade of experience in interior design and project management, Shayna guides custom projects from concept through completion. Her background in both design and business allows her to approach each home with clarity and structure, balancing aesthetic vision with careful execution.
As a Cuban-American designer, her understanding of home is deeply shaped by family, connection and the importance of creating spaces that feel welcoming and lived in. She believes a home should reflect the people within it — their routines, their traditions, their individual aesthetic, rather than a single imposed style.
Shayna approaches every project by listening first. She works closely with her clients to understand how they want their home to feel, ensuring that no two projects are ever the same. The result is a space that feels personal, grounded and thoughtfully designed, guided with steady leadership and care.
The Ceiba Tree
A bridge between earth and sky
Our name is inspired by the Ceiba tree, a powerful symbol in Cuban culture known for its deep roots, strength, and quiet presence. The Ceiba stands as a reminder that what is built on a strong foundation endures, and that home should feel steady, meaningful and thoughtfully shaped.
As a Cuban-American studio, family has always been at the heart of how we understand home. It is where stories are shared, traditions are carried forward and life unfolds in its most honest form. That perspective shapes our approach to design. We do not see a home as simply a space to style, but as a place where connection lives, where gathering, comfort, and belonging matter most.
The Ceiba House exists to create homes that reflect the individuals and families within them. Each project is guided by intention and shaped around the unique rhythm of our clients' lives. The result is a space that feels personal, enduring, and entirely your own.
From the Archive
The roots that shape every room we design.
— de la familia —Habana · 1940 — 1954
Our great-grandparents
c. 1940
About town
Habana Vieja
Our grandmother
1954
Four generations
Verano, 1954
Carnival, the family ensemble
c. 1948
Family photographs from the archiveFamily photographs from the archive
How We Work
Our Approach
01
Listen First
Shayna approaches every project by listening first. She works closely with her clients to understand how they want their home to feel, ensuring that no two projects are ever the same.
02
Story-Driven Design
We do not see a home as simply a space to style, but as a place where connection lives. Each project is guided by intention and shaped around our clients' lives — your heritage, your passions, your vision for how life should feel.
03
Craft & Detail
Transparency, communication and trust are at the heart of our process. We believe the best design experience is one that feels collaborative, steady and supported from beginning to end.
A home should reflect the people within it — their routines, their traditions, their individual aesthetic, rather than a single imposed style.
