“Working with MKW Design was unlike any other interiors experience. Mary Kathryn is an expert guide in a highly collaborative process, blending supreme planning and organization skills, emotional intelligence, and a lot of fun.”
- Julie (Nashville, TN)
Full-Service Interior Design
Including Distance Design
Transform your home into your very favorite place
We'll guide you through a thoughtfully organized process that takes the stress off your plate while ensuring your space reflects exactly who you are. Together, we'll incorporate everything that matters – kids, pets, toys, existing pieces you love, and smart organization – to create rooms that bring you joy every day.
Distance Design: This service can be easily adapted into distance design to accommodate clients who are outside of Nashville or the Bay Area of CA, where we provide in-person services
Design & project management fee based on scope; typically averages $15,000+ per room with multiple rooms per project
Our Collaborative Full-Service Design Process
Clarify your vision and priorities
Create detailed project scope
Set clear budget and timeline
Execute contract
1.
Research and present curated options
Gather your feedback on each piece
Ensure every selection serves your needs
2.
Create comprehensive design schemes
Develop detailed floor plans
Share material samples when possible
3.
Review and adjust based on your feedback
Ensure all elements work together beautifully
Finalize selections and layout
4.
5.
Manage all purchasing, including sharing our trade discount (often 20% off retail)
Coordinate installation labor
Oversee every detail through completion
Throughout our work together, you'll have transparency and clear, consistent communication:
Weekly Zoom check-ins to collaborate and stay aligned
Shared budget tracking, updated regularly
Meticulous project management - you can relax knowing we handle all the details
Full-Service Design might be a great fit if you want…
A home that shares your family's unique story and personality
Joyful spaces that actually work for real life
Professional project management that keeps everything on track
Someone else to manage and coordinate as many details as possible
A fun, collaborative process (because designing your home should be enjoyable!)
Design & project management fee is determined based on project scope but typically averages $15,000+ per room (with 3+ rooms per project)
Flat fee based on project scope – no surprises!
Trade discount (usually 20% off retail) helps partially offset the design & project management fee
Project timelines average about 4-5 months for every 2 rooms in a project (so expect 8-10 months for a 6-room project, for example)
The investment
Weekly Zoom meetings continue just as they do for local clients
We'll help gather space measurements by either guiding you through the process or finding a local professional
We’ll coordinate directly with contractors to ensure they have organized, detailed plans
You receive the same meticulous project management, resources, and trade access
For Distance Design clients: