Business Details
Houston Interior Design Services
McGarr Design is a full-service residential and commercial design firm dedicated to creating organically beautiful, functional spaces that exceed client expectations. Our approach begins with deep listening to understand each client's unique lifestyle, preferences, and vision, ensuring every design solution is both personalized and timeless. We specialize in blending classic elegance with distinctive textures and objects, catering to modern, rustic, or traditional styles across residential and commercial projects. Our residential expertise focuses on creating family-centric spaces that balance aesthetics with practicality, informed by our clients' daily routines and needs. For commercial environments, we prioritize enduring designs that harmonize efficiency, functionality, and artistic expression without compromising visual appeal. With over a decade of experience, our principal designer Julie McGarr combines formal training from the Art Institute of Houston with intuitive creativity to deliver spaces that reflect clients' personalities while maintaining functional integrity.Our portfolio includes notable projects like Brasserie 19, Coppa, and Pearl 32, demonstrating our ability to translate client visions into cohesive, inspiring environments. We maintain a tactile, detail-oriented process from initial concept to final finishes, ensuring every element contributes to a cohesive, artfully detailed outcome. Our commitment to understanding client needs extends to both residential and commercial sectors, where we emphasize long-term usability and aesthetic longevity. By drawing inspiration from diverse sourcesincluding travel, design publications, and direct client collaborationwe create spaces that feel both innovative and authentically tailored. This philosophy has established us as a trusted partner for clients seeking interior design solutions that balance beauty, functionality, and personal expression.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Design
Space Planning
Finish Selection
Color Palettes
Furniture Design
Interior Styling
Project Management
Custom Lighting
Textile Selection
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized design solutions tailored to each client's lifestyle and preferences
- Our team has over a decade of experience in residential and commercial interior design
- We combine classic elegance with unique textures for timeless, distinctive spaces
- Our commercial projects balance functionality with artistic expression and durability
- We maintain a tactile, detail-oriented process from concept to final finishes
Services
Residential Design
Our residential design service creates personalized living spaces that balance aesthetics with family functionality. We focus on understanding client routines and preferences to develop environments that foster connection and comfort while maintaining timeless elegance through curated textures and finishes.
Commercial Design
Commercial design solutions prioritize enduring functionality while maintaining artistic expression. We collaborate closely with business owners to create environments that reflect brand identity, enhance operational efficiency, and create memorable customer experiences through thoughtful material and layout choices.
Space Planning
Space planning services optimize room functionality through strategic furniture placement and traffic flow analysis. We create efficient layouts that maximize usability while maintaining visual harmony, ensuring every space works as beautifully as it looks.
Finish Selection
Finish selection guidance helps clients choose durable, aesthetically appropriate materials for their projects. We curate options that balance practicality with design goals, from flooring and countertops to wall treatments that contribute to the overall design narrative.
Color Palettes
Custom color palette development creates cohesive visual environments. We select hues that enhance architectural features, complement existing elements, and reflect client personalities while ensuring long-term appeal through timeless color combinations.
People
Julie McGarr
Principal Designer
Julie McGarr brings over a decade of interior design experience to McGarr Design. With formal training from the Art Institute of Houston and a background in family-centric design, she specializes in creating spaces that balance aesthetics with practical living needs.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Houston, Texas and surrounding areas for both residential and commercial projects.
What design styles do you specialize in?
We create timeless spaces across modern, rustic, and traditional styles while incorporating unique textures and client-specific elements.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We begin by understanding your lifestyle, preferences, and vision through detailed consultations before developing personalized design solutions.
What commercial projects have you completed?
Our commercial portfolio includes Brasserie 19, Coppa, Pearl 32, and other projects focusing on functional yet aesthetically compelling business environments.
How do you handle project timelines?
We provide detailed timelines during the planning phase and maintain regular communication to ensure projects stay on schedule.
Can you work with existing architectural elements?
Yes, we specialize in integrating new designs with existing structures to create cohesive, harmonious interior environments.
