Elizabeth Banister


Design Assistant

Elizabeth discovered her love of interior design after friends and family sought her guidance in transforming their homes. Having come across TLS on social, she proactively reached out to Tracy until the right opportunity at Tracy Lynn Studio came along.

Before embarking on her design path, Elizabeth earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from the University of Portland and spent eight years as an account manager in promotional marketing. Overseeing the creative process, working closely with clients and factories, and seeing every detail through to completion gave her a strong foundation in project management, design, client communication, and vendor coordination. Those same skills are an asset at the Studio, where she supports projects from concept through installation, assisting with space planning, furniture and lighting selections, material sourcing, client presentations, and project logistics.

Elizabeth has a strong affinity for lighting and furniture design. Her style is gathered and eclectic, yet timeless and inviting, layering patterns, colors, natural woods, and textures for spaces that feel collected over time. A natural host, she especially loves designing living rooms and kitchens. Her favorite moment in any project is install day, when every detail comes together.

Originally from Davis, California, Elizabeth always dreamed of living in San Diego and now calls it home, living six minutes from the beach with her fiancé and their dog, Daisy. She loves coastal walks, charming wine bars, discovering new restaurants, and family time in Lake Tahoe, her favorite place on earth.