The Dallas interior designers in the AD PRO Directory bring Texas-size style to their wide variety of projects. Whether they’re creating homey residential spaces in new construction projects or renovating houses in sought-after neighborhoods like Highland Park, these 12 Dallas designers present some of the best design the Big D has to offer. Common themes among their designs include splashes of bold color in otherwise neutral kitchens and living areas, dark and moody dens and library spaces, and generous entertaining spaces for putting that famed Southern hospitality into practice. If you’re looking for an interior designer in Dallas, we recommend starting here.
Angeline Guido Design
Dallas native Angeline Guido Hall grew up in a family of home builders and designers, so her love of interiors began at a young age. After beginning her career designing for the hospitality industry, she founded Angeline Guido Design in 2014. The full-service firm specializes in high-end residential and hospitality designs, creating warm and welcoming spaces—whether they’re family homes or a hip barbecue restaurant in East Dallas.
Hall and her team focus on functionality and durability in their sophisticated yet comfortable interiors, designing rooms that will work throughout all stages of life. The firm works closely with clients and manages every aspect of the design process, from construction to furnishings. While Angeline Guido Design has expanded a great deal over the past nine years, Hall remains involved in every project.
Kara Adam Interiors
Designer Kara Adam doesn’t have a signature style: Each of her interiors is one-of-a-kind, reflecting the tastes and lifestyles of her clients. Adam founded her firm, Kara Adam Interiors, in 2004, and over the years she has built a reputation as creative problem solver with a vast network of collaborators, including artisans, architects, builders, and art advisors.
Adam works in a variety of styles, injecting her expressive projects with texture, pattern, and a mix of contemporary and antique pieces. The detail-oriented designer has completed projects across the country, each with unexpected elements and a welcoming air, from moody lacquered bar areas to bright and airy kitchens.
Cheri Etchelecu Interior Design
Cheri Etchelecu Martin cut her teeth at prestigious design firms before founding her eponymous firm more than 30 years ago. The award-winning studio works collaboratively with clients, guiding them through every phase of the project. Etchelecu Martin’s experience and dedication to cultivating a sense of trust and comfort throughout the design process has earned the firm many repeat clients.
Cheri Etchelecu Interior Design takes a layered approach to interiors, mixing new pieces with the clients’ beloved furnishings, art, and decor. From peaceful primary bedrooms to eye-catching baths, the resulting spaces are functional and incredibly personal. The firm takes on a variety of projects, from high-rise apartments to mountain homes, and can assist with even the toughest renovations—all while keeping things fun and inspiring.
D’Kor Home
D’Kor Home offers something for every client, whether they need paint color consultation, a single-room refresh, or a gut renovation. The full-service firm has studio locations in the Dallas and Austin areas and works in a variety of styles to suit their clients’ personal tastes. D’Kor Home’s team of interior and kitchen and bath designers takes on every aspect of the design or renovation process, from project management to space planning. They also have a wide network of trusted contractors, carpenters, painters and other pros to help get the job done well (and within budget).
The firm doesn’t shy away from color and is skilled at adding unique details, such as bold murals or custom dog kennels, to create one-of-a-kind spaces for each member of the family.
Meredith Ellis Design
With over 25 years of experience in the luxury interior design industry, a national trade showroom, and a new textile line launching in spring 2023, Meredith Ellis has vast knowledge and resources in the field of design and decorating. She and her well-trained Meredith Ellis Design team of Dallas interior designers take a hands-on approach, working closely with architects, contractors, and craftsmen to ensure a successful end product, all while remaining focused on managing budgets, timelines, and schedules.
Ellis knows what it takes to make a home feel authentic, personal, unique, and welcoming. She is an expert at layering fabrics, incorporating antiques and art, and addressing the client’s needs to create a home that is storied, classic, high-functioning, and inviting. Her studio specializes in large-scale renovations, new construction, and whole-house decorating. Meredith Ellis Design is currently working on projects across the US.
Be a part of AD’s list of approved design experts.
Bodron/Fruit
Founded by interior designer Mil Bodron and architect Svend Fruit in 1998, Bodron/Fruit has contributed to many well-known modern homes across the US. The firm provides both architecture and interior design services to its clients. Bodron/Fruit’s team of creative professionals share a passion for design that is tailored to the needs of each project through careful collaboration between architectural elements and interior details.
Bodron/Fruit is methodical and purposeful throughout the design process, and considers each project a new opportunity to create something unique. Establishing expectations comes first in their iterative process, which includes drawings, furniture plans, 3D renderings, material selections, and site visits, all leading to project completion.
Mary Beth Wagner Interiors
Led by a lifelong love of interior design, Mary Beth Wagner has dedicated her career to creating homes that are a true reflection of each individual client, expressing their unique personalities while providing a seamless and enjoyable experience. Wagner leverages her skill set and appreciation for impeccable design to create beautiful yet livable spaces that feature a refreshing mix of colors and textures.
Prior to launching her eponymous design firm Mary Beth Wagner Interiors in 2020, Wagner cofounded and managed Avrea Wagner Interiors from 2009 to 2019. Her current company specializes in all aspects of interior design, from the initial conceptual phase through the construction process and final installation. Her firm designs homes in Dallas as well as across the United States, and also participated as a featured designer in the 2021 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas.
Lindley Arthur Interiors
Dallas-based designer Lindley Arthur spent a decade in public relations before she took a leap of faith, turning her love of antiques into a specialty business. In 2008, she set up shop in Antique Row on Dallas’s Lovers Lane, and before long, her scope naturally expanded into interior design. Today, her firm Lindley Arthur Interiors focuses on residential projects in Texas and beyond.
Arthur’s design philosophy is that homes should be a well-curated collection of old and new, resulting in timeless interiors with a fresh edge. The placement of striking, clean, well-selected antiques remains a priority in all projects. She often gains inspiration for her work through her vast travels. Arthur has been awarded honors for her designs and participated in the 2023 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach.
Layered Dimensions Interior Design
With a focus on custom, high-end residential design, Layered Dimensions Interior Design principals Christina Garcia Lysaught and Grayson Knight lead their team of expert designers with a comprehensive range of specializations. The studio’s meticulous attention to detail ensures their clients’ interiors go far beyond expectations—and are comfortable too.
By sensitively layering their interior projects, the studio helps clients create the ultimate feeling of home. From space planning, cabinet drawings, and tile designs to selecting sophisticated yet livable furnishings exclusive to a client’s space, each aspect of the project is carefully thought out to achieve the desired design for each home.
Yates Desygn
Practicing with restraint and clarity, Yates Desygn creates interiors that fuse elegance and livable luxury. With vast combined experience and a fervent shared passion for style and design, Bryan and Mike Yates created Yates Desygn in 2015, and established their Dallas-based headquarters the following year.
The full-service design firm connects with clients on a personal level, collaborating with them to ensure their needs are met with the best design for their project. The firm’s goal is to replace intimidation with inspiration, make the creative process one that a client will enjoy, and ultimately enhance quality of life. Yates Desygn was selected to participate in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas in 2021, and launched its first wall covering collection, Ever x Yates, in 2023.
Mary Anne Smiley Interiors
Mary Anne Smiley Interiors is known for paying attention to detail and making sure a space is perfect before furniture is even introduced. Whether it’s tile layout, lighting placement, or the right wall finish, the smallest detail can make the biggest impact. The studio frequently incorporates pops of pure color, creates custom furniture, and places original artwork in the spaces the team designs. Founder Mary Anne Smiley also loves to come up with creative design solutions and think outside the box to make a space truly unique.
From new construction to remodel projects to interior furnishings, Mary Anne Smiley Interiors aims to help clients through the entire process—consultation to installation—and strives to oversee each project in its entirety. Based in Dallas, the studio has worked on projects from coast to coast, and as far away as Kuwait.
Roz Murphy Design
With a passion for creating luxury designs that are as comfortable as they are timeless, Roz Murphy created Roz Murphy Design in 2002, specializing in full-service home design. Murphy’s expertise includes custom window treatments, residential design and decoration, and commercial window treatment fabrication. She has also completed design work for boutiques such as Neiman Marcus’s Cusp.
Thriving on sophisticated and vibrant design, Murphy also works as an expert designer for new construction and remodel projects, helping to facilitate the entire process. Furthermore, she has designed and customized an array of corporate spaces, executive offices, and other commercial venues over the years.
Are you looking for an interior decorator or designer to hire for your next project? Wherever you are in the US, visit the AD PRO Directory to browse our list of AD-approved designers and find your match for a design consultation
