Purpose by Design
This isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.
At Elsewhere by Design, every detail matters.
Every color, every conversation, every carefully placed item is rooted in one core belief:
Home has the power to shift everything.
We don’t approach design as decoration.
We approach it as dignity.
As stability.
As strategy.
We’ve seen what happens when a space finally feels like peace—
when a mother walks into a room and exhales for the first time in months.
When a child picks out a color and says, “This feels like me.”
That’s what purpose looks like—by design.
Mission: Elsewhere by Design inspires strong communities by partnering with families to create empowering spaces, thriving futures and genuine connections - one home, one family, one fresh start at a time. Transformation is the strategy and the outcome.
Vision: Strong, connected communities - By Design.
“We’re not just investing in furniture or design—we’re investing in futures, stability, and generational impact.”
— EBD Board Member
“It’s one of the most tangible ways we’ve seen design shift the trajectory of a family’s healing journey.”
— Nonprofit Partner
“My kids call it our ‘forever space.’ That’s how safe it feels now.”
— EBD Parent
Our Core Strategies
Empowerment Through Home
We transform empty spaces into personalized, nurturing homes—giving families a stable foundation to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Community-Centered Partnerships
We collaborate with local agencies and organizations across the Roanoke Valley to strengthen families and the systems that support them—sharing resources, insights, and solutions that multiply impact.
Ongoing Family Support
Our work doesn’t end when the styling is done. We stay connected with families beyond the transformation, helping them build lasting stability and access the tools they need to thrive.
A Legacy of Hope & Possibility
We’re breaking cycles of instability and creating a new narrative—one where every family sees home as the starting point for dignity, progress, and a future designed with purpose.
Cheryl Mosley, Founder/Executive Director
At Elsewhere by Design, our work is guided by four core strategies that focus on transforming homes, empowering families, and strengthening the Roanoke Valley through meaningful partnerships and long-term impact.