--- title: "ONYX + ALABASTER — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/onyx-alabaster-pfvwus-pf~689328059 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~689328059.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "ONYX + ALABASTER" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/86c323070707b282_8435-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States" latitude: 35.9328 longitude: -86.8788 phone: "(615) 437-6030" website: http://onyxandalabaster.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 32 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 82 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # ONYX + ALABASTER > Williamson County's Premier Interior Design Firm > 9x Best of Houzz! Original Houzz profile: [ONYX + ALABASTER](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/onyx-alabaster-pfvwus-pf~689328059) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Franklin, TN - **Serves:** Nashville, Metropolitan Government of Nashville-Davidson (balance), Franklin, Brentwood, 30A Santa Rosa Beach, Alys Beach FL, Atlanta GA, Beverly Hills CA, Boca Raton FL, College Grove TN, Dallas TX, New York NY, Orange County CA, Rosemary Beach FL, Roswell GA - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (32 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2017–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published locally - Verified Hires - Hired on Houzz - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published locally - 89 Verified Hires - 1 Hire on Houzz - Provides 3D Visualization Welcome to ONYX + ALABASTER, an award-winning luxury interior design studio with an exceptional array of styles and tastefully exquisite project outcomes. With features or mentions in national sites and publications, this premier Interior Design Studio is widely known for it's hospitality. Offering a Home Market + Coffee Lounge for anyone to experience, you'll find ONYX + ALABASTER in one of the country's most sought after city squares, in historic Franklin, Tennessee. You're invited. Come and experience it for yourself. You were designed for a beautiful life, let ONYX + ALABASTER lead you there. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Drafting - Custom Beds - Custom Storage - Historic Building Conservation - Custom Murphy Beds - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Nashville - Metropolitan Government of Nashville-Davidson (balance) - Franklin - Brentwood - 30A Santa Rosa Beach - Alys Beach FL - Atlanta GA - Beverly Hills CA - Boca Raton FL - College Grove TN - Dallas TX - New York NY - Orange County CA - Rosemary Beach FL - Roswell GA ### Typical Job Cost $150,000 - 15 million $150,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | ONYX + ALABASTER | | Address | Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States | | Phone | (615) 437-6030 | | Website | http://onyxandalabaster.com | | Followers on Houzz | 82 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/onyxalabaster/ - X (Twitter) — https://www.linkedin.com/company/onyx-alabaster - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyahembree ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [ONYX + ALABASTER](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/onyx-alabaster-pfvwus-pf~689328059) - **Website:** http://onyxandalabaster.com - **Phone:** (615) 437-6030 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Interior Designer of the Year (4 Years In A Row). - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2017–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 32 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 10.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Ryann, July 2023** > I wholeheartedly recommend this ONYX + ALABASTER. From the very beginning, their professionalism, promptness, and firm understanding of my vision formed the base for a superior service. Where they exceeded was in their creativity, bringing fresh, novel concepts to the table and weaving them seamlessly into my perspective. Their detailed approach resulted in a spectacular plan for my spaces that surpassed my expectations. > > Furthermore, their superb communication throughout the process and dedication to customer satisfaction stood out remarkably. I am looking forward to working with them again, injecting their creative flair into my other spaces. Their unique ability to mix creativity and understanding is unparalleled. If you are seeking a capable and innovative interior design team, look no farther. They are sure to exceed your expectations just as they did mine. ### All 32 reviews **★ — millersonya846, Sept. 2020** > Onyx & Alabaster / Jekyll & Hyde > All the reviews we saw re. O&A were positive, so we engaged them as our design team for a bathroom, laundry & kitchen remodel. Tanya let us know early on that there was not enough in the budget to cover the bathroom. > We did not have the good guy. We had Hyde. First of all, do not sign their contract. It's awful for the client. Our main contact w/them was receiving invoice after invoice after invoice, ad nauseam for design services. They charged us about $6,000 in design fees. We have very little to show for it - some pictures with incomplete descriptions. I asked Tanya to send us what they had, but she never did. > We were not fully satisfied w/their design. We let them know what we liked & changes we would like to see done. It was almost a week before Tanya responded by dropping us as her client. (They did return our $3,500 retainer. Thank God!) > They were intimidating & tried high pressure sales tactics. They were very disrespectful to us. They kept belittling our budget ($35,000). > Please steer clear of this firm & save yourself from a very unpleasant, expensive experience. > P.S. I just tried to bring up from O&A the folder of our design. The folder I had of our design from O&A is gone. It says: "Sorry! The link to this invoice is no longer valid, please contact your designer." > The Miller Family > Spring Hill, TN **Comment from ONYX + ALABASTER:** > Sonya, > I'm so sorry you felt the need to review us in this manner. > > At O+A we strive to serve every client with excellence and integrity providing them with everything they ask for. We honor each client and serving them to the best of our ability. We did just that with you. Our reputation precedes us and is reflective in our numerous 5 star reviews. > > I wish you the very best and pray you find everything you're looking for in your new space. **★★★★★ — Jen S, Jan. 2020** > The Onyx & Alabaster team is fantastic to work with - talented and well-run. They listen well and communicate well. They deliver on their plans. I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Suzanne Simms, Jan. 2020** > I hired them for my holiday decor this past Christmas season and it was a great experience! I highly recommend Tanya and her team. They do beautiful work and their customer service is perfect. **★★★★★ — Michele Boucher, March 2019** > I can't believe how effortless it was to work with Tanya Embree / Onyx & Alabaster. I reached out to her about converting a temporary apartment with Cort furniture rentals into a more permanent, comfortable Franklin abode. One meeting with her was all it took for her to understand what I was looking for and she quickly was able to capture exactly what I needed and her proposal was right on target. She coordinated every single aspect - purchasing all the furniture and accessories needed, painting, hanging of artwork and curtains, and clean-up of everything. I returned from business travel to find a wonderful comfortable new home. Would not hesitate to recommend or work with Onyx & Alabaster again! **Comment from ONYX + ALABASTER:** > Thank you so much for your feedback. We greatly appreciate it! **★★★★★ — Client, Feb. 2019** > Tanya and her staff were a pleasure to work with. She listened well, stayed within my budget and created a beautiful space. She totally exceeded my expectations and now I absolutely love my pretty home! I will definitely work with her again. **Comment from ONYX + ALABASTER:** > Thank you so much! We appreciate your business and loved working with you as well. **★★★★★ — Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes, Sept. 2018** > We have completed several projects with Tanya and her team. She is the utmost professional, creative, organized, ethical. I would highly recommend her if you are considering interior designers. **★★★★★ — Kimberly, July 2018** > We started out using Tanya to help us finish dressing up the first floor of our house. As we started the process we realized we wanted to restructure the kitchen and Tanya was so easy to work with through the whole process. We absolutely Love the results and look to working with her again! **★★★★★ — L Washburn, July 2018** > Tanya and her crew transformed our new-to-us house into a beautiful home where we feel so peaceful! They were able to make a profound difference utilizing a combination of things I already owned as well as new things. She beautifully created the atmosphere in our home that I had wanted and requested. Highly recommended! **Comment from ONYX + ALABASTER:** > Thank you, Lisa. We were honored to help create a space that was serene and fresh for your family. **★★★★★ — Sherri Schmerda, June 2018** > Tanya redesigned/refreshed our living spaces, including living room, kitchen and master bedroom. She did an outstanding job with my budget and timeline. She way exceeded my expectations. With her ability to space plan, she completely changed the layout of our living room, making it the most functional layout we have had since living in our house for 20 years! She proved to me that you don't need a big expensive house to have a nice living space!! **★★★★★ — Kendra L. Mugnano, April 2018** > Tanya and her team were great to work with. They were very conscientious of our time and budget. She was able to tie in some pieces we brought with us to make our new place feel like “home” AND have a new fresh feeling to begin our new life here. It was a wonderful experience and we love the results! **Comment from ONYX + ALABASTER:** > We are so glad you had a good experience with us. We loved working with you too and wish you well in your new home and beautiful spaces! **★★★★★ — Kyle Chowning, Jan. 2018** > We hired Tanya to come in and transform our remodeled space and she totally blew our expectations. She was able to combine three buildings worth of furniture to create a warm, welcoming and magazine-like environment that has truly brought a "wow" to people who walk in for the first time. We were blown away and I still walk in and stand amazed that we get to have a building that looks this good. I couldn't recommend Tayna and her team high enough. She did amazing work on time, on budget and way over delivered! **★★★★★ — E Rula, Dec. 2017** > Tanya created a beautiful living room for my family out of a large and awkward space that I couldn't envision what to do for design. I wanted to make it modern, functional and comfortable. She achieved all three and helped me incorporate color in a sophisticated yet fun way. She worked within our budget and I love the results! It was such an easy and seamless process, and Tanya is a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Meg C, Sept. 2017** > When we first met with Tanya to discuss decorating the open living space in our new home, she made us feel completely at ease with all the questions we had – this was our first experience with a design professional and we had no idea how the process worked. After a few meetings to discuss our preferred style, budget, and needs, we began the selection of some of the fabrics, color palates, and larger pieces of furniture. > > For the most part, we only had a style that we wanted to follow. We had a couple of very specific requests, and Tanya knocked these out of the ball park. (We wanted a pedestal-style dining table and a cool wall “back splash” behind our tv.) We really appreciated that for the larger, more expensive pieces in our home, Tanya selected a few options from which we chose. > > Most of all we wanted everything to look amazing yet still be completely livable. She accomplished that with perfection. Tanya took our general, jumbled, not-artistic ideas and created an AMAZING space for us. We have had our new furniture and space for over three months now, and can say we are as happy (maybe happier?!) about our home today as the day of our reveal. > > And about the “reveal” – Tanya had all of our new pieces shipped to a local warehouse, and when everything arrived we vacated our house for the day for her team to come in and work their magic. We arrived home and had a true “big reveal”: everything was in place and perfectly set up – talk about WOW factor! > > Tanya and her team made this process so easy – communication was excellent and fast, our space is beautiful, the pieces are of great quality. We can’t wait to work with Tanya Hembree Design again! **Comment from ONYX + ALABASTER:** > Meg (& Sam), > > My team, and I, had such a fun time designing your space! Thank you for trusting us with your home. We are so happy to know, you love living in it, as much as we loved creating it! We look forward to working with you again! **★★★★★ — 13 Hub Lane, Dec. 2016** > Tanya has worked with us on four projects, all are condos and homes that we manage. Everything thing she does is right on target: Color, Space, Cost. Organized and Thoughtful are two of her many GREAT qualities. I will continue to work with Tanya on future projects. It is amazing to see what she does to a condo/home in such a short period of time. **★★★★★ — Jill Rehmus, Dec. 2016** > Tanya came up with the best solution to affordable interior design. She is so helpful and dedicated that the project becomes a really pleasant experience. She was professional, organized, always on time, and flexible with scheduling our project! I would definitely recommend Tanya Hembree Design to anyone looking to embellish their spaces. **★★★★★ — Franz Martens, Dec. 2016** > I have worked with Tanya on three projects. She is highly organized and very pleasant to work with. Her sense of style is always appropriate for the setting. She is ambitious, but never fails to complete in a timely manner. I have always felt like a valued partner on her projects and this attitude is evident in every facet of her work. I would not hesitate to work with her again. **★★★★★ — Kelly Gallamore, Dec. 2016** > Tanya brought a completely professional experience to our home decoration. Her vision and execution fell in line completely with what we asked of her design skills. We love our home, and how it feels. I cannot wait to entertain guests here! Tanya is also delightful and funny. Her commitment to the job and her communication skills impress me. I will hire her again, and I will recommend her to anyone looking for a professional who provides a chic design above and beyond.... **★★★★★ — B VW, Nov. 2016** > Tanya Hembree is a miracle worker. She took an outdated, rundown beach condo and turned it into a chic, relaxing, gorgeous space that will serve our family and rental guests for years. Her creativity and exceptional problem solving skills enabled her and her team to complete the project (to include total kitchen gut) in less than 2 weeks. Exceptional to work with; her passion for design, organization and client satisfaction is evident in everything she does. Will definitely hire her again! **★★★★★ — Sarah Munsell, Oct. 2016** > Tanya has the unique talent of being both extremely creative and organized. I have to be honest, I was a bit nervous to use her initially because her portfolio was full of shabby chic/fixer upper and that's just not my style. However, I had a gut feeling that she should get a chance to prove me wrong...and boy did she!!! She turned my boring, drab living room into a vintage, bright, vibrant, dramatic space that make s modern nod towards the 20's and 30's without looking like you just stepped into a speak easy. It is absolutely incredible. Tanya can make your vision come to life. She communicates constantly. She doesn't forget things. The install happened the day she said it would and only took a bit longer because the previous home owners had wired the light fixture with speaker wire (!!!) and we had rewire. She communicated cost changes as we went along. I added some things along the way that cost a little extra. But when I said, "no more:)" she was right there with me. She was a great leader and guide in this process. I highly recommend her! **Comment from ONYX + ALABASTER:** > Thanks, Sarah! Your space turned out beautiful. So happy to have served you! **★★★★★ — Jackie Gallentine, Sept. 2016** > We moved from a much larger home, and we were quickly overwhelmed with the task of deciding what items would fit in our new home. We have antiques and new pieces and wanted to blend them together, as well as adding some new items to create an updated, current look. Luckily we found Tanya through a friend’s recommendation. She had incredible discernment as to what we wanted to keep that was meaningful to us, and what style we were looking for. Within 6 weeks Tanya transformed our home into a place of beauty, comfort, and peace (and stayed under budget!). Our home feels like “us”. Her furniture staging, picture grouping and hanging skills are amazing to watch. She did all the shopping for us and bought us the pillows and lamps and accent pieces that became the “design glue” to our new home’s design. > Moving is stressful and you need to get your home back into order as quickly as possible. It was fun working with Tanya, and it felt like we were opening Christmas presents as she transformed each room into its highest potential. **Comment from ONYX + ALABASTER:** > Thank you for the review, Jackie! I loved helping helping make your new home beautiful by blending your favorite antiques with some new pieces. (before/after here) **★★★★★ — kfsonshine, Sept. 2016** > We have enjoyed working with Tanya and hope to work with her again! She is professional in her dealings: she listened to us and communicated clearly her ideas, she respected our time, she followed up to make sure her plans were on track with our preferences and our budget. The two spaces she designed and installed for us (entry and master bedroom) are beautiful and we couldn't be more excited to be able to live with them. **★★★★★ — Kevon Saber, June 2016** > Tanya's provided us with outstanding guidance and value! We feel great about the updates to our home and decor. It's not easy to pull off fresh and warm in the same design. **★★★★★ — A Maddock, June 2016** > I worked with Tanya when moving into my new home. She helped pick paint colors, suggest fabrics and furniture placement. Tanya really took the time to understand my style, my goals and my budget! I've recommended Tanya to several friends and will use her again! **★★★★★ — Mia Higgins, June 2016** > We hired Tanya to help us through the design center appointment with our new build. Tanya's expertise was vital; there's no way we could have made it through this process without her. She stepped right in with calmness and professionalism, to help make selections that were both beautiful and within the budget we needed to stay in. I walked in to the situation stressed and overwhelmed and walked out confident and excited, all because of Tanya. **★★★★★ — S J Henry Company, June 2016** > As a Builder and Apartment Owner I really appreciated the professional consultation that I received from Tanya with regard to color selections and décor. She offered brilliant ideas , efficient service and a broad spectrum of knowledge in construction. With her positive attitude she is a great advocate for any company to utilize. Thanks to her input the projects were a great success. **★★★★★ — A B, June 2016** > I've used Tanya for several design projects, and she has exceeded my expectations every time. We first used her for a workspace design at our offices including 50 workstations, 4 meeting rooms and 3 offices. She has since worked on my office and our beach home. For our beach home, Tanya handled the project management during construction, decor selections and furnishings. She selected all the furnishings during construction and the house was fully furnished days after construction was completed. > > We will definitely use Tanya for any future design projects. She has a gift for design, does amazing work and is awesome to work with. **★★★★★ — Angela Sabatino, June 2016** > I am a real estate agent in Florida and have worked directly with Tanya. She is extremely efficient, the definition of hardworking and budget conscious. I plan on referring her to all future clients. **★★★★★ — Katie Ebert, June 2016** > Tanya helped us pick colors in our house to coordinate the rooms. She also shopped for and rearranged our decor to make the space represent our family and values in a visually pleasing design. She has also picked out fixtures-- and we appreciate that she always knows what we like better than if we had picked them on our own! She's fabulous to work with and we love how she's helped us! **★★★★★ — mommakisses, May 2016** > Tanya Hembree Design came in, helped finalize our selections, filled our new house with incredible finds, beautiful art, and comfortable furniture, adding sweet personal touches. They have an amazing way of understanding our style, while keeping within budget. I highly recommend Tanya Hembree Design! **★★★★ — jgray1856, May 2016** > Tanya completely transformed our living room, kitchen, and breakfast area from something bland and uninteresting to something we can be proud of and not feel self-conscious about how it looks to our guests. The living room is now comfortable, looks great, and we can actually relax and enjoy the space more where we really couldn't before with our previous furniture. **★★★★★ — HU-791458, May 2016** > Tanya is an expert at making any space welcoming and refreshing. Whether she is redesigning a corporate conference space or putting the finishing touches on a family home, she marries grace and function beautifully. ## Selected projects - [French Modern Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-modern-estate-pj-vj~7781589) - Location: Brentwood, TN - Photos: 50 - [Historic Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-modern-pj-vj~7336848) - Location: Franklin, TN - Photos: 11 - Description: Photos by Allison Elefante - [Chic Nashville Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chic-nashville-loft-pj-vj~7729908) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 16 - [Organic Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/organic-modern-pj-vj~7185173) - Location: Franklin, TN - Photos: 8 - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~4515062) - Location: Franklin, TN - Photos: 23 - Description: Photos by Allison Elefante - [Sophisticated Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophisticated-farmhouse-pj-vj~6300967) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 57 - [Elegant Haven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-haven-pj-vj~6301017) - Location: Thompson's Station, TN - Photos: 47 - Description: Photos by Allison Elefante [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/onyx-alabaster-pfvwus-pf~689328059) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1167928614.m3u8?s=d4e1ca94d4c45a19ad272e332b9a90a27e571965&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Community Q&A **Q: powder room wallpaper** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find the wallpaper please? A: We can order it for you! Just give us a call. 615.628.8253 **Q: I love the vanity.** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes it? A: You can place a special order for the vanity through us! Feel free to give us a call at 615-628-8253 or email info@oafranklin.com **Q: What is the paint color and brand?** *(in Photo Questions)* What color is the white on the walls? A: This is Benjamin Moore White Dove. **Q: what’s the wall color used?** *(in Photo Questions)* What’s the color on the walls? A: The walls are Benjamin Moore Winter Orchard and the ceiling is White Dove with shiplap between beams. **Q: Love the wallpaper. Who makes it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks so much! A: Thanks, Diana. This wallpaper is from York, you can order this from our store if you are interested. **Q: is the brick painted or natural?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking for a white brick but don’t want to paint it. A: It's a painted brick! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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