For Lauren LaRowe and Lyndsay Pilkinton, interior design goes far beyond making things pretty. “We don't take the responsibility of being welcomed into a client's home lightly. Our ultimate goal is always to be humble, truly listen to our clients, and make the experience fun!” Lauren says. “We love to laugh, and we have been told we carry a fun and happy energy! We love our community and love serving others, and of course, we love making spaces beautiful!”
A love for design came young for both Haute Magnolia Interiors owners, “I knew this was what I wanted to do since I was a little girl,” Lauren shares. “I used to design my Barbie Dream House and loved touring old homes in Louisiana, Natchez, and all over the South.”
“I’ve always had a love for patterns and colors, especially with textiles,” Lyndsay reflects. “My grandmother and aunt both have a natural talent for making things look beautiful, and I’d like to think I inherited that same gene. I learned quite a bit from both of them.”
Haute Magnolia Interiors is fully engaged with their clients from project implementation through completion. Whether working on a new build or a renovation, Lauren and Lyndsay collaborate with builders and architects before ground-breaking or demo begins. For clients looking for help with furniture and decor, (whether or not it coincides with a new build or renovation) their full-service decor package brings decorative magic to any space.
No matter the project, they effectively navigate clients through the process. This includes design concepts, and development, as well as help making selections in aspects such as interior/exterior paint colors, tile, countertops, hardware, plumbing, lighting, and more. Expertly tackling space-planning and floorplans, the experienced duo removes stress and finds the best solutions for their clients.
With a friendship spanning several years, the business partners have a lot in common. “We went to high school together and cheered on the same cheer squad,” Lauren shares. “Before moving to Houston from South Carolina in 2021, we reconnected because Houston is Lyndsay's hometown. We have been inseparable ever since (our dogs have too)!”
Lauren, originally from Louisiana, moved her successful design business from Charleston, South Carolina to Houston when her husband retired from the military. Although her indelible design presence will likely always remain in South Carolina, both women are excited and committed to continuing to grow Haute Magnolia Interiors in Houston.
In the beginning, Lyndsay was helping Lauren with design projects; “I soon found out that we were so much better together,” Lauren recalls. “The projects were immediately elevated! We both love it so much–it was natural to partner up.”
“Although I spent several years as a stay-at-home mom to my sons, I have a background in business and human resources,” Lyndsay shares. “I think our combined experiences along with our similar style and talent ultimately made us an ideal fit as business partners.”
Family-driven and both proud wives and mothers, “We understand what it takes to raise a family, to be a supportive partner, and have a space to come home to that not only feels beautiful and peaceful but functional too.”
“We both feel that we have so much to offer to the Bayou City in terms of design and helping to create beautiful environments for our clients,” Lauren says. “We think our combination of Charleston charm with southern roots is what sets us apart.”
"We love our community and love serving others, and of course, we love making spaces beautiful!"