Bright, colorful living room with patterned wallpaper, custom drapery, and family-friendly styling — designed by Nashville interior designer Mary Kathryn Wells

interior design for
color-loving
families & brands

Real-Life Spaces with Color & Personality

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Real is so much better than perfect.

joyful, pattern-rich interiors for real-life living, whether you’re in Nashville or working with us remotely.

“The more I am in our home the more I am amazed at how MKW’s changes have had such a profound impact on my daily mental state. She is a miracle worker; her vision is amazing. I didn’t know an interior designer like MKW existed.”

- Caroline (Nashville, TN)

Colorful Brooklyn, New York dining room with blue and white patterned wallpaper, wooden dining table, red lamps on a sideboard, and framed modern art — designed for a vibrant, family-friendly home.
Colorful New York City living room with a cream sofa, custom abstract window shade, playful mix of books, toys, and bold accents — designed for a vibrant family home full of warmth and personality. Ask ChatGPT
Guitar wall display in a New York retail boutique — featuring electric and acoustic guitars mounted on pink floral wallpaper for a playful, personality-driven commercial interior.
Bright, cozy bedroom with large windows, tailored bed, matching nightstands and lamps — designed for comfort, calm, and livable elegance in a family-friendly home.

We design vibrant, story-filled spaces that reflect the people who live and work in them.

Whether it’s a home filled with kids and pets or a boutique that needs to shine, our interiors are deeply personal, practical, and joyful. Explore colorful, personality-filled spaces we designed for families & brands in Nashville and beyond.

Color-rich. Purpose-driven. Real-life ready.
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Colorful family room with blue polka dot wallpaper, red wainscoting, and blown-up children’s artwork — designed as a joyful, personality-rich space with French doors and playful details.
Whimsical family living room with a “Nachos at Midnight” neon sign, pink curtains, built-in bookshelf, green sofa, and playful mix of patterns and personal touches — a colorful, personality-filled space in Nashville.
Cheerful Nashville entryway with bold patterned wallpaper, a sunny yellow dresser, colorful rug, and layered decorative accents — designed to make a joyful first impression.
Colorful Brooklyn living room with a gray sofa, purple pillows, patterned bean bag, dog artwork, woven floor lamp, and bold floral arrangement — designed for vibrant, family-focused living.
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Every room tells a story. Here are a few of ours.
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Bathroom gallery wall featuring collected decorative plates — each representing a place the family once lived — set against a backdrop of blue, white, pink, and eggplant tones for a deeply personal, color-rich space.

Plates on the wall of this bathroom depict places the family used to live.

Four generations are represented in a single corner of this home.

Four generations of family are represented in a single corner of this home.

Color and pattern bring joyful vibrance to a small retail boutique in New York — featuring wallpaper, bold styling, and layered design that celebrates personality in a commercial setting.

Color and pattern bring vibrance to a small boutique in New York.

MKW's approach: design for real life
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Tell us about your life, your goals, and your people. We listen first.

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See your vision come to life in a layered, personality-filled design.

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We source, procure, and make sure every detail suits your unique needs.

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After we manage installation, you get to enjoy a space that’s uniquely you.

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Choose your path: 3 ways to bring your space to life
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Action Planning Session: Get unstuck fast with a focused 90-minute session and written plan

A 90-minute virtual session customized to your interior design needs, and a written plan to move forward.

Action Planning Session: Get unstuck fast with a focused 90-minute session and written plan
Design a la Carte: For hands-on clients who want expert interior design guidance, not full service

For hands-on clients who want expert interior design guidance to help them execute their project independently.

Design a la Carte: For hands-on clients who want expert interior design guidance, not full service
Full Design & Project Management: From concept to install, with expert project management and creative partnership. Our most complete service.

Full-service interior design and project management, ideal for families in Nashville or working with us remotely.

Full Design & Project Management: From concept to install, with expert project management and creative partnership. Our most complete service.

Not in Nashville? No problem. We’re awesome at Distance Design.

your space can bring you joy.

"I chose MKW as our interior designer because her eclectic sense of style resembled my own. She listened closely, brought new ideas that enhanced my aesthetic, and encouraged us to take risks that resulted in a fun, well-designed space that reflects the way our family lives."

- Cristin (Brooklyn, NY)

Trusted for process. Loved for results.

No hourly billing. No markups. Just flat-fee clarity and full creative support, without micromanagement or confusion.

Flat-fee clarity

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Thoughtful, creative leadership

We lead with clarity, creativity, and care. Our clients trust us to manage the details and bring their vision to life.

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Design that reflects your people + purpose

We create spaces rooted in joy, purpose, and personality, tailored to your people, your pace, and your story.

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“MKW is always thinking of how to make things better, how to incorporate who she's working with, and how to make a positive impact in the families she works with. To say it was a good experience would be an understatement.”

- Lauren (Columbia, TN)