Karen Atkins Purifoy is an Interior Design professional, Image Architect, and the visionary founder of REFINED…With a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture + Design from George Washington University and over 25 years of experience in the interiors industry, she seamlessly blends design, image, and lifestyle refinement to cultivate spaces and experiences that reflect beauty, intention, and well-being.

Through REFINED, Ms. Purifoy has created a Lifestyle Collective that reimagines the art of living well. Rooted in her background in interior design, etiquette, and image architecture, the collective fosters elegant and mindful living through curated gatherings, tea circles, wellness experiences, and community connections. Whether designing interiors, hosting immersive events, or guiding individuals toward a more refined way of life, her work is an invitation to embrace harmony between environment, self-care, and personal expression.