Kitchen and bathroom design experts in Nashville

Transform your home’s kitchen, bathroom, or any other room with our professional interior design services to achieve your dream home!

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Design services

  • Transitional two-tone kitchen in Princeton Texas with laminate wood and white cabinets, blue patterned tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, wood top central island, quartz white countertops and pendent sink light accents.

    Kitchen design

  • A modern guest bathroom in Dallas Texas with a white marble countertop and undermount sink, black fixtures, dark blue wall shiplap paneling, a wooden ladder, a subway tiled stand up shower, and wall-mounted lighting fixtures.

    Bathroom design

  • Living room with a beige wall, a gray sofa with decorative pillows, a large blue and white abstract painting, a gold multi-arm floor lamp, a side table with a potted plant, a patterned accent chair, a patterned area rug, a small metal and glass coffee table, and a console table with a lamp and a potted grass plant.

    Interior design

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About me

Hi! I’m Kathryn Lackey, Founder and Lead Designer of Heart of the Home Styling & Designs. As a corporate District Manager, I witnessed many homeowners overwhelmed by the design process and negatively impacted by trusted “all in one” establishments to complete their projects. That is why I offer my clients:

•My 20+ years of experience as interior designer and independent business owner.

•A boutique design journey tailored to their goals.

•Quick yet thoroughly turnarounds in all projects.

Meet Kathryn
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Why stage a home?

Simply put, Home Staging increases your home’s value while decreasing the overall listing time. Plus:

•According to the NAR 2021 profile of home staging, 82% of agents said staging makes a home easier to visualize as a future home for potential buyers

•According to the same study, 41% of buyers are more willing to view a staged home after viewing it initially online

•According to the 2021 seller’s market survey by the Real Estate Staging Association, staged homes nationwide averaged an additional $40,000 over list price

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What People Are Saying…

  • Kathryn treated me professionally. My calls or texts were always promptly returned. This is the person we all hope to find when doing a remodel.

    - Steve Reynolds, Dallas TX

  • I met Kathryn at a professional association meeting and liked and respected her right away. She is a top notch professional, very knowledgeable and extremely talented. If you have a need for a stager or an exceptional kitchen & bath designer, Kathryn is who you want to call.

    Cynthi Cegielski, STAGED BY CYNTHIA

  • Always helpful and thoughtful with her designs while trying to be sure all the details are covered! She is dedicated to her craft with attention to client needs. I highly recommend working with Kathy

    -Blake Vincent, VIP SERVICES

  • Kathryn is very knowledgeable and easy to work with as well as professional and approachable. She took a lot of stress out of the construction and moving process."

    - Kathryn Hunter, Franklin TN

  • Kathryn is a professional! She gave me some great decorating ideas. The quality of the furniture I purchased through her was great. She was very good about keeping in touch concerning the timeline for delivery. She located an excellent cabinet company that designed a great custom- made cabinet for me. I would definitely recommend her.

    -Shelley Alexander, Franklin TN

  • This was a complete kitchen and master bath remodel (and a bit more.) Kathryn did a great job in changing the kitchen footprint which resulted in better workflow, more usable floor space, and much more storage. She suggested creating a wider opening between the kitchen and living area and as a result, both spaces are brighter. She also worked with me and various vendors to select products contributing a bohesive feel, all while keeping a close eye on the budget. While looking online at other houses, I can't find one of a comparable price with a kitchen that is as nice.

    -Mike Amundsen, Dallas TX

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