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address: "1526 Religious Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, United States"
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# Tara Shaw LTD

Original Houzz profile: [Tara Shaw LTD](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/tara-shaw-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1040483572)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** New Orleans, LA
- **Serves:** New Orleans, Jefferson
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2022), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Tara Shaw is an elegant and fearless designer. Her design principles stem from her firm belief that the interior design should be a reflection of the soul. Simple beauty can create an atmosphere of creativity which can shape the direction of our lives. Surrounding yourself with pieces you love and which hold artistic and historical meaning can be uniquely powerful. In her early life this New Orleans-based designer found her love for antiques through her maternal grandmother. Their special relationship forged a Tara’s discernible eye for fine European furnishings .

Known for her luxury European antiques and impressive interior stylings, Tara has experienced 20 years of success as an antique wholesaler. Her design philosophy has inspired countless exquisite interiors for members of the trade and fans alike. Her distinctive vision paired with her entrepreneurial spirit, challenged her to create her own line of antique reproduction and custom furniture, Maison, in 2007. Spending many years in Asia producing her line, Tara chose to return to the city she admires so much and continue her line of modern bespoke design using local artisans. New Orleans has always offer Tara inspiration. Influenced by the city’s historic architecture and European like sensibility, it has set the backdrop for her now famous portfolio.

Shaw’s signature style of anchoring a room with timeless Old World pieces mixed with her reproduction line, contemporary art and luxurious finishes opened the door for her to take on multiple celebrity design projects. Shaw has been featured on design television programs with HGTV and frequents the covers of international shelter magazines. Licensing with Restoration Hardware in 2013, Shaw maintains a prosperous career in product design and interior decorating. She continues to reside in Uptown New Orleans with her loving husband Robert Walsh and darling whippet child Brother Lucca.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Entry Design
- Custom Furniture
- Playroom Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Art Selection
- Universal Design
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- New Orleans
- Jefferson

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Tara Shaw LTD |
| Address | 1526 Religious Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, United States |
| Phone | (504) 525-1131 |
| Website | http://www.tarashawmaison.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 65 |

## Offers

We Offer DESIGN BY DISTANCE Services!

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Tara Shaw LTD](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/tara-shaw-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1040483572)
- **Website:** http://www.tarashawmaison.com/
- **Phone:** (504) 525-1131

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2022), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Sally Nosewicz, Dec. 2017**

> Stepping into Tara Shaw's shop is akin to dropping into 18th century France or Italy. You will stroll under blazing crystal chandeliers, run your hand along hand carved armoires and stare into beautiful trumeaus. Of course you love it all. Tara will help you select the pieces that are perfect for your home. She has impeccable taste and is a precious person. And soon you will have a home so lovely you can hardly believe it.

**★★★★★ — kaitlyncthompson, Dec. 2017**

> Tara Shaw’s exquisite design and attention to detail has made our home one of New Orleans’ finest. Her team is always willing to help, professional, organized, and prompt. We have really enjoyed working with her and her team over the years and look forward to our next beautiful project together!

**★★★★★ — Palatial Stone & Tile, Dec. 2017**

> Palatial Stone & Tile has had the pleasure of working with Tara and her design team on a few projects.  She and her team are extremely professional, have an amazing intuitive sense of design and always look out for the best interest of their clients.

**★★★★★ — Ginger Louviere, Dec. 2017**

> Love this place!  I have always been able to find just the right piece of furniture to fulfill my specific need in my 1845 antebellum home. I would definitely recommend them for your decorating needs.

## Selected projects

- [Contemporary Lines](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-lines-pj-vj~3353346)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Tasked with the challenge of designing a space that would hold up to the stunning architecture of this glass boathouse, Tara and the design team created a clean and contemporary setting that complements the atmospheric beauty of the southern landscape and the home. Utilizing a minimalist palette of rich neutrals and metallic accents, she juxtaposes ultra-contemporary pieces with natural textures and finishes to develop a modern yet warm environment that brings the outdoors in.
- [Collector of All Things Unique](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/collector-of-all-things-unique-pj-vj~2486249)
  - Location: New Orleans, LA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Timeless French and Italian antiquity create a stylish space perfect for gathering and entertaining for this busy family that is always on the go. The home boasts an airy and open floor plan that combines rare European antiques with contemporary furnishings to establish an ageless design that stands the test of time.
- [Old World Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-world-charm-pj-vj~3353594)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Disguising the conveniences of modern life with the beauty of rustic European influences, this project is all about camouflage. The result is classic perfection that envelops this 21st century kitchen with classical atmosphere and charm.
- [Everyday Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/everyday-chic-pj-vj~2486153)
  - Location: New Orleans, LA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Artfully designed for a young family, beauty and simplicity were the end goal in developing this modern yet classic space. The contrasting neutrals, gilded accents, luxe textiles, and pairing of contemporary and antique accessories all come together to create a space that is incredibly stylish yet comfortable and durable enough for everyday use.
- [Upper East Side Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-east-side-elegance-pj-vj~2488213)
  - Location: New York, NY
  - Photos: 9
- [Neoclassical Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neoclassical-design-pj-vj~2429316)
  - Location: New Orleans, LA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: New Orleans based designer, Tara Shaw, has the classicism of Old World coursing through her veins. She is known and celebrated for her sophisticated designs featuring collections of highly curated antiques, rich glamorous textiles, tone on tone color palette paired with contemporary elements.
- [House of Windsor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-of-windsor-pj-vj~2488131)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: At Veranda’s first-ever concept house in 2011, Windsor Smith and nine other talented designers set out to define luxury for a modern family. The result yielded an equestrian estate that marries quality and style in a home as beautiful to inhabit as it is to behold. Tara, the only non-California based designer at the house, has an intuitive connection to Continental antiques. In this bedroom, she mixes both French and Italian pieces with subtlety and grace that pay homage to the European traditio…
- [Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-pj-vj~3354167)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Holding firm to the philosophy that design should speak to the soul of the space, designer Tara Shaw crafts artfully personalized environments for clients across the globe. Divinely down to earth, this contemporary rustic renovation takes a naturalistic approach to decor, utilizing warm woods and gorgeous marbles to bring warmth and serenity to this homey space.
- [Casual Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casual-traditional-pj-vj~3353768)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A marriage of old and new, this client’s design emerged from the purchase of a gorgeous pair of painted 19th century boiserie panels. Outfitted to conceal the refrigerator doors, the rich color and ornate details in the panels set the tone for this time-honored interior. Layering contemporary furnishings with stunning patinas and historic antique accessories creates a space that is not only elegantly casual, but storied and fresh.
- [European Treasures](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-treasures-pj-vj~3353997)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Tara’s signature style is personified by her clever usage of European antiques in this classic interior design. She boldly combines high Baroque gilded mirrors, Regency crystal chandeliers, and an Italian oil on canvas to create a regal air in this opulent traditional interior.

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/tara-shaw-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1040483572)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*