“I loved that Mary Kathryn met us where we are, gave us ideas that matched our aesthetic, and prioritized using our existing items.”
- Cecília (Nashville, TN)
Personalized design support tailored to your needs, your pace, and your budget.
For budgets of $15K-30K per room (including furnishings & design fee)
You know your home best; we’re here to help you bring it to life. Design à la Carte offers flexible, expert support for clients who want clear guidance while staying hands-on. Whether you’re working on one room or a small group of spaces, this service gives you access to our design expertise without committing to a full-scale project.
It all starts with a 90-minute Action-Planning Session, where we’ll review your priorities, give targeted advice, and outline a smart, personalized game plan. From there, you can choose additional services from our à la carte menu to fill in the gaps: floor plans, design schemes, sourcing, styling, and more.
This may be a great fit if:
You're sourcing and managing your project on your own, but want expert input along the way
You want help creating a cohesive plan, even if you’re executing it yourself over time
You’re working with a tighter budget and want to invest where it matters most
You want expert advice without ongoing project management
Step 1:
Mary Kathryn and Amy (MKW Design’s Project & Design Manager) will review your photos, videos, and inspiration in advance, then meet with you in a 90-minute Zoom consultation to talk through your space, style, and goals, and help you create a realistic, actionable roadmap for what’s next. After our session, you’ll receive a detailed, written plan with prioritized recommendations, including which Design à la Carte services might support you best.
A focused consult and written roadmap to kickstart your project
$850
90-minute Zoom with both Mary Kathryn and Amy, plus a written action plan delivered within 1 business day
Step 2:
Add DESIGN SUPPORT AS NEEDED
Choose the specific help that best fits your space, timeline, and goals
$500 - $1,850 per item (prices shown are per room unless otherwise indicated)
Using the plan from your Action-Planning Session, we’ll tailor a support package precisely to fit your needs
Essential Planning:
Floor Plan ($750): Custom layout showing ideal furniture placement and traffic flow
Design Scheme ($750): One-page visual to show how colors, patterns, and materials work together
Budget Strategy ($500): A line-item, editable Google Sheet with realistic pricing for your project
Additional Design Call ($650): A work session via Zoom to collaboratively make decisions
Additional Support:
Sourcing ($4,250 per 5 items): Curated, shoppable selections based on your space and style, includes design schemes to show how the selections work together and with your existing items
Purchasing ($500 per item): Access our trade pricing (typically 20% off retail) for select purchases
Styling Guidance ($650): A 60-minute Zoom session sharing guidance on surface styling, art placement, bookshelf arrangement, and other finishing touches
Site Visit ($950): A 90-minute site visit to your home, for tackling anything that requires being in person
“I appreciated the different options for design support and the transparency in pricing and what those options entail. I really liked how Amy and MKW balanced seeking understanding of my hopes and goals with providing really clear and structured guidance. I also just really love MKW's style.”
- Maggie (Princeton, NJ)
Not sure which services you'll need?
That’s exactly what the Action-Planning Session is designed to do: help you prioritize, plan smartly, and move forward with clarity. No pressure, just honest direction.