Our Mission
Since 1979, The Design Firm has been dedicated to the art of creating beautiful, meaningful interiors. Our mission is simple: to design spaces that bring comfort, clarity, and peace into our clients’ lives.
We believe that a thoughtfully designed home has the power to transform more than your surroundings—it transforms how you feel and live every day.
Our team listens closely, understands deeply, and designs with intention, ensuring each space reflects your personal style while creating a sense of calm and harmony.
Every project is a reflection of our commitment to excellence and of founder Kara Wuellner’s enduring vision: that a home should be both beautiful and life-giving.
We honor that vision with every design, blending creativity, expertise, and a genuine passion for helping clients live better in the spaces they love.
At The Design Firm, we don’t just design interiors—we create environments that nurture, inspire, and stand the test of time. Your home is your sanctuary, and our mission is to guide you toward a space that brings joy, serenity, and a true sense of belonging.
The Design Firm Story
The Design Firm began with a simple vision and a deep love for interior design. In 1979, at a time when professional interior design was not easily accessible, Kara Wuellner believed everyone deserved a beautiful home. She dreamed of creating a one-stop design destination that would make the process easy, enjoyable, and truly transformative for every client.
What began in Kara and Eric Wuellner’s garage, with just the two of them doing everything, quickly grew into something much larger. As their reputation for creativity, exceptional design, and personal service spread, The Design Firm expanded into its first rented space off Murphy Road in Stafford.
By 1993, their dream of creating a permanent home for The Design Firm became a reality when they purchased the property at 13013 Southwest Freeway. Working closely with a local architect, Kara and Eric helped design the building and oversaw its construction—creating the distinctive showroom that remains home to The Design Firm today.
A defining part of The Design Firm’s story is the people who have helped build it. Many members of our team have been with us for decades, a level of dedication that reflects the culture Kara and Eric created from the beginning.
We are more than coworkers. We are a family.
Over the years, we have watched team members join The Design Firm straight out of school, grow into their careers, get married, raise families, and become an enduring part of our story. Their talent, loyalty, and relationships with our clients are woven into the fabric of who we are.
Through changing design trends, economic highs and lows, personal challenges, and remarkable achievements, The Design Firm has remained strong because of Kara and Eric’s unwavering commitment to people—both our clients and our team.
And that original vision is still very much alive today.
You will still find Kara and Eric at The Design Firm each week. Kara continues to design with the same passion that inspired her in 1979, still believing deeply that great design has the power to transform not only a home, but the way people feel and live within it.
The Design Firm is more than a business. It is a legacy built on vision, relationships, creativity, and the belief that beautiful design can enrich lives.
Ready to Transform Your Home?
Whether you’re planning a remodel, building a new home, or ready to reimagine your interiors, our team is here to guide you through the design process every step of the way.