Clearly, these AD PRO Directory Houston interior designers are redefining southern style. From interiors rich in color and patterns through furniture upholstery, curtain fabrics, wallpaper, and millwork to more neutral high-end spaces with a modern industrial twist, these six studios all put their unique stamp on residences in the Houston area and beyond. Whether you’re making over a kitchen in Katy or an entire home in River Oaks, if you’re in search of design services, consider this list a good place to start.

Benjamin Johnston Design

A richly veined marble fireplace draws the eye in this wood-paneled library designed by Benjamin Johnston.

Julie Soefer

Benjamin Johnston Design, whose work has appeared in AD and The Houston Chronicle, is an award-winning firm known for creating classic, curated, and cool spaces that are refined reflections of its clients’ lifestyles, personal histories, and aspirations. Mixing the classical arts with today’s technology, the firm specializes in shaping environments that are as functional as they are timelessly stylish. This comprehensive approach empowers the firm to share its take on total home design with the nation’s most discerning luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality clientele.

In this study, Johnston has used brightly colored artworks and accents to make working from home much more enjoyable.

Julie Soefer