Mary Best Designs is a premier interior design firm based in Shorewood, WI, founded by Mary Best in 2003. With a design philosophy centered around individualized approach, Mary is dedicated to listening to her clients and bringing their spaces to life with their personal style. She believes in a hybrid design approach that respects the home’s history and architecture while transforming it to fit her client’s lifestyle and vision. Mary’s goal is to curate interiors that are approachable yet evoke personal emotion through color, pattern, and texture, with a focus on natural textiles and authentic finishes.
Mary Best, a graduate of Iowa State University and the London College of Fashion, developed a passion for textiles during her studies, which eventually led her to establish Mary Best Designs. With a background in photo styling for a Chicago advertising firm and experience working for an interior design company in Portland, OR, Mary honed her composition skills and decided to start her own business back in the Midwest. Serving the Chicago and Milwaukee areas, Mary Best Designs collaborates with trusted contractors and reliable vendors to ensure successful execution, priding itself on attention to detail and open communication throughout the design process.
With a strong emphasis on infusing natural elements and authentic materials into every project, Mary Best Designs is committed to creating interiors that reflect the unique personalities and preferences of each client. By combining her expertise in interior design with a deep understanding of textiles and finishes, Mary Best brings a fresh and innovative approach to transforming spaces and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of her clients’ homes.