--- title: "Emily Wright Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/emily-wright-designs-pfvwus-pf~722027870 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~722027870.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Emily Wright Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1743c57001f104d7_3791-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, United States" latitude: 29.9504 longitude: -90.1236 phone: "(504) 382-4439" website: https://emewright.houzzsite.com rating: 5 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 42 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Emily Wright Designs > New Orleans' Personalized Interior Designer & Decorator-Best of Houzz! Original Houzz profile: [Emily Wright Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/emily-wright-designs-pfvwus-pf~722027870) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New Orleans, LA - **Serves:** New Orleans, Metairie Terrace, Metairie, River Ridge, Jefferson, Harahan, Elmwood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2023), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Online consultation - Verified Hires - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - References available - Provides 3D Visualization - 2 Verified Hires For 25 years I've been selecting paint colors for interiors and exteriors, renovating historic homes, selecting and arranging art and furnishings, staging homes for sale or lease and managing construction projects.....all while pursuing other careers. I guess you can say design is my passion and my employment choices have allowed me to pursue just that! My advertising background taught me the use of space and importance of scale and proportion, hotel ownership taught me about decorating on a budget and my real estate and renovation experience has taught me the nuances of style, décor finishes and creating uncluttered, appealing interiors. My ability to listen and understand each client's individual goals just comes naturally! Whether you want to upgrade, downsize or merely give your home 'new life', I am the right choice. I can simply rearrange existing furniture and art, declutter and select new paint colors or completely renovate your home. I can help you determine whether your best choice is staying in your home and renovating or moving to a new one. And, if you choose to stay home and renovate, I have a proven list of wonderful contractors, subcontractors and artisans that can help you achieve exactly the look you want. Emily Wright Designs........ we design for the way YOU live! ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Entry Design - Project Management - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - Home Staging - Downsizing - Decluttering - Home Office Design - Home Renovation Management ### Areas Served - New Orleans - Metairie Terrace - Metairie - River Ridge - Jefferson - Harahan - Elmwood ### Typical Job Cost $2,500 - 150,000 Consultation $150 (for up to two hours onsite). Hourly rate for contracted work $60 for design only; $85 for design and project management. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Emily Wright Designs | | Address | New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, United States | | Phone | (504) 382-4439 | | Website | https://emewright.houzzsite.com | | Followers on Houzz | 42 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Emily Wright Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/emily-wright-designs-pfvwus-pf~722027870) - **Website:** https://emewright.houzzsite.com - **Phone:** (504) 382-4439 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Preservation Resource Center - Historic House Specialist - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2023), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — sgordon46, Nov. 2019** > I wanted to renovate my kitchen, living room and den. Emily walked in my front door and was able to help me envision what my new layout would look like. She suggested redesigning my kitchen by removing part of the wall and adding a peninsula. She also helped design a pantry to look like a piece of furniture which I absolutely love. Her attention to all the details involved in the renovation was a huge help. Emily managed all aspects of the renovation from dealing with the contractors to shopping with me for cabinets, lighting, plumbing, and appliances. I highly recommend Emily Wright Designs. ### All 18 reviews **★★★★★ — Sara Galli, Sept. 2022** > I was connected with Emily via Houzz and she was prompt in her response to request. She was accessible and great with communication. She helped me put together a room with advice, shopping suggestions, and contacts for upholstery work. **★★★★★ — Erin Revere, May 2022** > Emily Wright is professional, fun, and so easy to work with. She has amazing ideas and brings a wealth of knowledge with her to any project. Whether you want to be heavily involved in every decision or hand over the project to her, she has the resources and talent to make the project a success. She knows how to renovate a historical house, modernizing it but also retaining the period charm. I fully recommend Emily. **★★★★★ — Tom Trutna, May 2020** > Emily assisted me while I renovated a Bywater townhouse. She is tremendously easy to work with and was a great resource and local connection as I was managing the project from out of town. Her perspective and eye for detail saved me from many missteps. I look forward to continuing the design process with her as time and budget allow. **★★★★★ — MLM Custom Homes & Renovations, July 2019** > MLM INC worked with Emily on designing & construction of the town home Uptown New Orleans. We collaboarted well; she is super receptive to suggestions and very easy to bounce ideas with. From construction stand point she listens to potential construction obstacles. Great time working with you!! **★★★★★ — Lisa Summers, June 2019** > I wanted to refresh and revitalize an upstairs den, 2 bathrooms and my foyer along with minor touch-ups throughout our home. Emily was more than wonderful to work with. She took the time to discern my likes and tastes and worked with me to transform these rooms into spaces even more beautiful than I had envisioned. I loved her creativity. Emily was so helpful and generous with ideas but at the same time always wanting to be sure that I was happy and comfortable with the final product. I could not be happier with my new home...and so grateful for Emily's help! **★★★★★ — JR Lindley Construction, June 2019** > I haven't worked with many decorators, but if they are all like Emily i would be glad to do so. Besides being knowledgeable and creative, she had a good ear for the wants and needs of the client. But from my perspective as the one tasked with doing the work, she was open to input from the practical side at the same time. It was a good collaboration and made for a fun project to do. And more importantly, in the end the client was pleased with final outcome. And that was due, in a large part, to Emily's creativity and leadership. I look forward to doing other projects with her here on the north shore. **★★★★★ — Alex Helwig, Dec. 2018** > Our home is a one-hundred year-old corner store in a historic New Orleans neighborhood. It was renovated by the previous owner, and while my wife and I appreciate the modern comfort, we wanted to emphasize the building's historic charm and make better use of the bedroom, family, and entertainment spaces. Being new to this, we didn't know where to start. While interviewing designers, we were impressed by Emily's enthusiasm and inspired by all of the ideas she offered as she toured our home. We decided to bring Emily early into the process because it was obvious she could guide the design and placement of closets and cabinets and make lighting improvements. During the decorating stage, my wife and I learned that we have different and distinct tastes, but Emily was able to merge our varying aesthetics to create spaces that both of us love. She helped us assemble rich color palettes for each room, select wallpapers and paints, and choose appropriate and interesting furnishings from local and online stores. All the while, Emily was able to keep us on track, guide us through dizzying design options, and steer us to sensible and cost-effective solutions. We are very excited about the end result! **★★★★★ — Heidi Gordon, Aug. 2018** > Emily is so kind, easy to work with and has the best original ideas. She looks at every detail. If you are looking for someone to help you with small or large project she is awesome! **★★★★★ — ilona Matar, July 2018** > I was in dire need of direction to make over my family room. Could not make decision on color of paint for a very large room.(18x32). Emily responded to my call for help on your web site. We met and I knew immediately what direction to go in. On the second visit she suggested ways to > use all my existing furniture and art work, and as I look around I feel I have a brand new room. > My family loves the final outcome and the declutter that was done and has totally change the room. Emily was wonderful to work with, kind, funny, talented and she actually hung all the artwork herself . i would definitely use her again and recommend her to others. Thanks for having such professional people to turn to on your website. **Comment from Emily Wright Designs:** > Thanks so much Ilona. I loved working with you and hope we can do it again soon. I'm especially happy that your husband and family are happy with our work and can now walk up to and study your wonderful, vintage Louisiana maps. Enjoy your 'new' living room! **★★★★★ — Gaby Buller, May 2018** > Emily is great! I called her to help me with our downstairs living space. Specifically, our large foyer, dining and living rooms. She has a great eye for design, and immediately pointed out things that could be improved. Our living room is small, and I’ve been struggling with a layout for the past 5 years. She was able to rearrange our furniture to make the it feel roomy, while also adding space saving storage. She worked with me to make our home cozy, cohesive, and inviting. She used a lot of things that I already owned, along with some new key pieces, and made the spaces look dramatically more put together and beautiful. I would absolutely recommend her, and will be contacting her again in the future to help with other rooms in our house! **★★★★★ — Ivy McQuade, Jan. 2018** > I have known Emily for 20+ years. During this time, I have seen numerous on time projects she has completed. Her vision, talent and boundless creativity continue to inspire me. Emily and I have collaborated on several projects with outstanding results. Her eye for design and thoughtful detail always deliver that WOW factor that you didn't know you were looking for. I would endorse Emily Wright Designs for both interior and exterior endeavors. **★★★★★ — Raven Benoit, Jan. 2018** > Emily really helped make my vision a reality. I recently moved into a new house and needed help decorating my living, dining and bedroom. I had very specific criteria for certain pieces in my living room. She was able to find what I needed and also had great ideas on how to compliment my existing furniture. **★★★★★ — Shannon Uschold, Oct. 2017** > I have worked with Emily Wright Designs on a few projects for both my home and business. I own furnished rental property which I need to keep looking updated and stylish while staying on budget. Emily is an absolute master at this! If you've ever watched a design show on TV or flipped through a fabulous design magazine and wished you could have someone with a great eye come in and transform a room on time and on budget, look no further than Emily! You will be amazed that access to someone this talented can be so affordable and such a wonderful, stress-free experience. Whether you want to turn a project over entirely or simply have someone help bring your unique vision to fruition, Emily can handle the job. We have worked on simple staging projects as well as full room transformations with great success. I highly recommend Emily Wright Designs. **★★★★★ — Lydia Barousse, Oct. 2017** > Emily is thorough, knowledgeable, and ethical. She was able to work within my budget and offered me a wide variety of options from which to choose. She helped me transform my living area into a classy, timeless, warm and inviting space. She hired and interacted with all contractors providing services, and made sure that the agreed upon deadlines were met. Her eye for color, style, and detail is excellent and I highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Canda Construction, Sept. 2017** > I am a General Contractor, Canda Construction LLC, and have worked with Emily Wright on numerous projects, both commercial (hotel, restaurants, outdoor entertaining space) and residential. She brings an innate sense of style and insight to each and every project she undertakes, and works tirelessly to bring her client's ideas and desires to fruition. Her specialties include floor plan flow, lighting/ambience, color scheme and furnishings/texture finishes. My wife and I didn't hesitate to work with her on our personal home as well. It is refreshing to find someone who is honest, dependable and meets set deadlines. I would not hesitate to work with her again or recommend her to anyone. **★★★★★ — deniserau2, Sept. 2017** > Emily Wright Designs is a professional yet down to earth business. Emily did an amazing job with my remodeling project. Emily provided services from the structural design of the job to choosing colors, shopping for furniture, rugs and fixtures. Overall, I was very pleased with the services provided by Emily Wright Designs and would highly recommend them for any home remodeling project! **★★★★★ — GUY CARPENTER, Sept. 2017** > Emily and I worked together to identify and resolve ongoing issues in a converted, historic property that involved lots of participants and many opinions. She was able to coordinate the logistics with multiple parties, manage the process with several vendors, communicate the recommendations to the clients and see the project through completion. We worked together very well and I would definitely work with her again if the opportunity arises. ## Selected projects - [Northshore Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northshore-living-pj-vj~6949736) - Location: Mandeville, LA - Photos: 27 - Description: This beautiful home with 'good bones' just needed a little makeover to carry this couple into their empty-nesting phase of life. A fresh color palette, a bright new kitchen and baths with fun, current stone surfaces and tile, updated lighting, a mix of cherished keepsakes and new fabrics plus, just a bit of bling, transformed this solid, dependable home into a cheerful, welcoming space. - [Classic Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-cottages-pj-vj~3264354) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 6 - Description: Coffee Table Book To purchase this book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Cottages-Passion-Cindy-Cooper/dp/1940772508 - [Renovated Ranch Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovated-ranch-style-pj-vj~6036327) - Location: Metairie, LA - Photos: 12 - Description: A classic Ranch-style, suburban home is rejuvenated for empty-nesters. By removing walls, the open floorplan and improved lighting offer a better use of the space, a more efficient, modern kitchen and touches of warm wood to keep it cozy. - [Carrollton Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carrollton-cottage-pj-vj~2708765) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 21 - Description: A 100 year old classic New Orleans bungalow was brought back to life by updating its old world charm with an elegantly casual décor. Large original windows, pale colored walls and eclectic lighting compliment the hand painted wood floor, copper bar, antique furnishings and modern pops of color to create an inviting, eclectic ambience. - [Old Jefferson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-jefferson-pj-vj~2708769) - Location: Jefferson, LA - Photos: 5 - Description: A charming home in an established neighborhood just needed a little more space for this family with growing teenage boys so a large living and dining area were added to welcome friends and family. An open-concept living and dining area featuring a stone fireplace with reclaimed sinker cypress mantel, custom bookshelves, an iron chandelier and farm table add warmth to this lovely home and a new gathering place. - [Laurel Street Furnished Rental](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurel-street-furnished-rental-pj-vj~2751582) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 4 - Description: This charming, popular furnished rental just needed an affordable update for visiting guests. Utilizing some of the owner's furnishings, we were able to give it a new look by changing some colors, replacing sofas, adding a new kitchen table, lighting and a clever conversation piece for a very small investment. An existing rug from another location added a new color palette of yellow and grey. We added an affordable sofa and chair with the same colors, a modern floor lamp and table lamp, a rustic… - [Dumaine Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dumaine-street-pj-vj~5567116) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 17 - Description: The Beginning......A converted, linear back porch with a typical kitchen cabinet unit was transformed into a large dining room and bar area in great need of confluence, usefulness and some pizzazz! The upper and lower cabinets were joined together with bead board, painted a deep, B-M Raccoon Fur hue and dramatized with under counter lighting and contemporary hardware helping the Carrera marble pop! Bead board was added to the ceiling, painted multiple colors then carefully distressed to reflect… - [Camp Street Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/camp-street-condo-pj-vj~2711815) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 1 - Description: Updating the living area of this comfy condo with an eclectic mix of light colored walls, a transitional sofa and midcentury modern coffee table combined with jewel toned art and wet bar glassware brings new life to the space. - [Heidi's Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heidi-s-home-pj-vj~4156154) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 4 - Description: A simple addition of shutters, a complimentary paint combination and the willingness for the homeowners to take a little risk, made the front of this 1960's ranch-style home come back to life. - [Rustic Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-kitchen-pj-vj~5936410) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 2 - Description: This 'Big Box' store, faceless kitchen was transformed into a warm, rustic alternative by merely painting the cabinets a deep blue/grey (Benjamin-Moore Racoon Fur), adding contrasting gold hardware that compliments the breakfast table chairs and a brick paver backsplash that adds texture and some color. Voila! - [Whole Home ReDesign](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-home-redesign-pj-vj~7172816) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 64 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/emily-wright-designs-pfvwus-pf~722027870) ## Ideabooks - [Mindy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147386005/list/mindy) — 25 ideas - [Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109646887/list/closets) — 44 ideas - [some of emily's favorites](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77136123/list/some-of-emily-s-favorites) — 47 ideas - [Jefferson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142384053/list/jefferson) — 10 ideas - [Dauphine](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130588323/list/dauphine) — 65 ideas - [Dumaine](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110160717/list/dumaine) — 91 ideas - [Upstairs Uptown](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115782805/list/upstairs-uptown) — 32 ideas - [Gaby](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103780501/list/gaby) — 90 ideas - [Katie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106013388/list/katie) — 36 ideas - [Pisano](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91314614/list/pisano) — 129 ideas - [Wright Resources](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18165527/list/wright-resources) — 142 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/emewright) ## Community Q&A **Q: what is the deep red exterior paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the red. A: Benjamin-Moore Cottage Red..! I love it, too **Q: Where is this headboard from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi...the simple oak headboard was from my great-grandmother's home. I spruced it up a bit by antiquing it with a thin coat of white paint. I suspect you could find something similar in an antique store that keeps items from the early 1900's. Good Luck! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*