Designing Organic Glam: How Joy Hodges CREATED a Pensacola plastic surgery center Into a Work of Art
“Where luxury meets wellness — a new era of design in Pensacola.”
In the world of interior design, there are projects that test your limits, refine your craft, and ultimately define your career. For Pensacola-based designer Joy Hodges, that project was the Shaddix Plastic Surgery Center—a 10,000-square-foot commercial build that reimagined what a medical office could be.
“He didn’t want sterile. He didn’t want cold. He wanted something that felt warm, modern, and luxurious.”
From Hesitation to Opportunity
When Joy was first approached about the project, she hesitated. Commercial work wasn’t on her radar—but this opportunity would change everything.
Designing from the Ground Up
This wasn’t just a design—it was an education in architecture, collaboration, and perseverance. Joy moved into the architectural firm’s office, working side-by-side with the project team to bring the vision to life.
“Every decision had to be approved through multiple channels. It was a learning curve, but it made me sharper.”
The Chair That Sparked It All
When Joy found the sculptural chairs that would inspire the entire project, she immediately saw the story come to life.
The Organic Glam aesthetic was born—marrying natural textures, soft creams, and brushed golds with clean architectural lines and a calming palette.
Beyond Aesthetic — Designing for Function
Commercial interior design demands more than beauty. It requires vision, flow, and an understanding of human behavior. Joy planned every lighting placement, wall molding, and furniture layout with intention—creating a seamless balance between form and function.
“When you’re designing for medical professionals, everything has to have intention.”
The Layers of Organic Glam
Each space tells its own story:
The main lobby glows with warmth and sophistication.
The exam rooms invite calm with soft aqua and taupe tones.
The spa brings a touch of luxury with custom drapery and soothing green hues.
Even the recovery rooms are elevated with pleated curtains and ambient lighting.
A Career-Defining Project
After months of planning, travel, and hands-on work, Shaddix Plastic Surgery Center was complete—an achievement that created not just the space, but Joy herself.
“It was the most challenging project I’ve ever done—but also the most rewarding.”
Her work redefined what commercial interiors in Pensacola could look like—proof that functionality and luxury don’t have to live in separate worlds.
Behind the Feature
This project was more than a transformation—it was a creation from the ground up. Every wall, finish, and furnishing was intentionally designed to bring Joy’s signature blend of organic warmth and modern glam to life. From the initial architectural plans to the final styling details, the home was thoughtfully crafted to feel collected, livable, and artful—just like the people who call it home.
The Legacy of Design
Since opening, the Shaddix Plastic Surgery Center has become one of Pensacola’s most talked-about interiors. Visitors describe it as stunning, unexpected, and unlike anything else in the region.
For Joy, it represents the next chapter of her career—a calling to design spaces that not only look good, but feel good.
“Design should tell a story. It should be lived in, felt, and remembered.”
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