--- title: "Lily Mae Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lily-mae-design-pfvwus-pf~755193873 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~755193873.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lily Mae Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d313100c023276f3_5167-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5614 connecticut ave #252, washington, D.C. 20015, United States" latitude: 38.9658 longitude: -77.068 phone: "(301) 404-5626" website: http://www.lilymaedesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 63 best_of_houzz_awards: 15 followers: 503 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Lily Mae Design Original Houzz profile: [Lily Mae Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lily-mae-design-pfvwus-pf~755193873) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** washington, DC - **Serves:** Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, DC (Washington), Falls Church, Mclean, North Bethesda, North Kensington, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, South Kensington, Tysons Corner, Vienna - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (63 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally BEST OF HOUZZ 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 2019, 2020 & 2021! Washington DC based interior design firm. Principal Lisa Puchalla is most appreciated for her ability to integrate her clients personality and lifestyle into beautiful, timeless spaces. Her use of clean lines and the interplay between fine textures and color create sophisticated and functional living environments. Her diverse portfolio of work demonstrates a commitment to her “relaxed elegant design asthetic” which produces stunning, comfortable homes that stand the test of time. ### 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 Built-ins - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Custom Blinds & Shades - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Rugs - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Washington - Arlington - Bethesda - Chevy Chase - DC (Washington) - Falls Church - Mclean - North Bethesda - North Kensington - Potomac - Rockville - Silver Spring - South Kensington - Tysons Corner - Vienna ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lily Mae Design | | Address | 5614 connecticut ave \#252, washington, D.C. 20015, United States | | Phone | (301) 404-5626 | | Website | http://www.lilymaedesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 503 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/lilymaedesign/ - LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lily Mae Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lily-mae-design-pfvwus-pf~755193873) - **Website:** http://www.lilymaedesign.com - **Phone:** (301) 404-5626 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Featured in Elle Decor Washington Post, Featured in Home and Design. House of Turquoise, Home Bunch and Energy in the City - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 63 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — John and Andrea Rubin, Dec. 2025** > We were so fortunate to have worked with Lisa. She decorated our home paying specific attention to every element in each room. She was meticulous when choosing colors and complementing textures to a given room. Every room felt balanced due to her care and creativity. > > Lisa understood our needs and took into consideration our style. She was always available to help and answer questions throughout the project. She approached the project using her expertise and made sure that every detail was completed unparalleled. **★★★★★ — Brenna Sparks, Oct. 2024** > I have loved working with Lisa. She helped with the complete re-design/re-build of my kitchen, as well as designs for my dining room, living room, and sunroom in my new home. All look fabulous and I get so many compliments. The perfect mix of trendy and timeless. I love how my house has been transformed with her guiding hand, and especially love to show the "before/after" of my house so people can really see the difference that she made. Aside from the main rooms, she has great taste and gave me other quick tips that made a huge difference in other rooms of the house as well-- honestly a steal! She is also personable and fun and made the process so seamless. I definitely recommend her services. **★★★★★ — Laura A, April 2024** > We chose Lily Mae Design after looking at SO MANY photos on houzz and we honestly loved every photo of every room in Lily Mae Design's portfolio. We worked with Lisa Puchalla on our Family Room, Living Room, Powder Room and Primary Bedroom. Our projects involved furniture, carpeting, lighting, pillows, art work, window treatments, wallpaper and paint colors. We are thrilled with the results. Lisa was amazingly collaborative and creative in her solutions. Sometimes we were very decisive and sometimes we were not. But we always felt confident in the guidance and direction provided by Lisa. Some things we were more value oriented than others. Lisa had options for us to consider across many price points. Further all the purveyors involved were great - high quality, considerate, etc. We will likely work with Lily Mae Design again in the future. Highly recommend! **Comment from Lily Mae Design:** > Thank you Laura! so fun to work with you and Mike **★★★★★ — Sarah Castro, April 2024** > Lisa Puchalla of Lily Mae Design was fantastic to work with. She recently helped us completely re-do our family room, and we also worked with her on light fixture selection and rug/runner selection in other parts of our house. Lisa caught on almost immediately to my style, and was able to source items for us that fit my taste but were much more elevated and stylish than anything I would have ever found on my own. Once I'd narrowed down Lisa's suggestions to just two or three items, I'd often take Lisa's lead on the final choice and she never led me astray! > > Lisa was always responsive, stayed within our budget, and best of all, she made the entire process very fun and I always looked forward to her visits! **Comment from Lily Mae Design:** > Thank you Sarah. So fun working with you as well! **★★★★★ — Kristi Craig, Sept. 2023** > I've worked with Lisa on several projects-- family room, formal living room, master bedroom, outdoor patio furniture. She was an excellent listener, brought me great ideas I would have never come up with on my own, worked within my budget, and was infinitely patient in working around our busy family schedule. Also, I LOVE how the house looks - very clean and elegant yet welcoming. She worked in our art and other "treasures" that we've acquired over the years beautifully. I highly recommend Lisa and will work with her again in the future! **★★★★★ — Molly, July 2023** > Lisa is absolutely amazing, I CANNOT recommend her enough! She listens, pays close attention to detail, and is beyond brilliant when it comes to design. I truly would not be able to complete projects on my own without her, she has been the foundation of making things work cohesively. She also responds/communicates and gets everything done with lightning speed. You won't find someone more talented, hard working, kind, and overall wonderful. 10/10 recommend! Lisa is a gem. Her prices are also wonderful given the high quality work and passion that she puts into absolutely everything. Everything she touches is magic! **★★★★★ — jenrowan, July 2023** > I love Lily Mae! I have worked with Lisa at Lily Mae for years. She brings a creative eye to every project - big or small. She does a beautiful job making each room feel elevated but cozy. I love the way Lisa can incorporate my favorite pieces into a design but with a fresh look and feel. The new pieces and finishes that she adds always feel chic yet timeless. Lisa is easy to work with - prompt, responsive and fun. **★★★★★ — Meg T., July 2023** > Lisa helped me with choosing carpets, framing and placing art, and with some lighting and furniture throughout the main floor of my home. Each of these items involved repeated trips that Lisa happily made to my home with samples, and she was always on time to the minute! Or if I had a follow up question she was very prompt at returning emails, texts, or phone calls. > Lisa's positive attitude, and accommodating manner put me at complete ease. She is relaxed and patient when I am making a decision, but if I want her opinion or choice, she is quick and decisive and while she is always respectful of my style, her taste is impeccable! **★★★★★ — happy1buck, July 2023** > My job was not big, but it was difficult. Our home needed an update and refresh – however my husband and I wanted to keep a lot of the furniture and carpets we love. Lisa was able to navigate around the hurdles we put in front of her and recreate our home with updated fabric, colors, lighting …. The list goes one. Every day I walk into my home and smile. Her patience was appreciated, and her prompt turn time on answering questions and getting professionals into the house for measurements and work was unprecedented in this industry. A clear sign that she has trustworthy and devoted support who enjoy working with her as well. I would and will continue to reach out to Lisa on all future projects in our home. **★★★★★ — HU-814701103, July 2022** > Lisa is so talented, responsive, and thoughtful. It was a true pleasure working with her and the result was amazing. > > Lisa helped us design our main living space while we were still living 3000 miles away and her willingness to help us each step of the way allowed us to move into a beautiful space. We are so grateful for all of her guidance. She really listens to what her clients want and provides excellent suggestions that help make your vision reality. She also infuses her own elegant style into the process so you end up with elements you hadn't even thought of. Finally, she is extremely detail oriented. We are so grateful for Lisa's expertise! **★★★★★ — Dawn Forsberg, Sept. 2020** > Thank you for making the whole process so enjoyable! I absolutely love my new kitchen. Everyone thinks its amazing. You helped identify my comfort zone and helped me push myself at the same time. The design is classy and timeless, which I know we will come to enjoy for years. > > Thanks for being so amazing to work with! **★★★★★ — margiegottfried, June 2020** > When I envisioned what our new townhouse would look like I couldn't imagine it would come to fruition. The interior designer I had worked with for many years had retired and I had to find someone new. I mentioned this to one of the tradespeople I was working with. He suggested I call Lisa Puchalla. of Lily Mae Design, he said I wouldn't be sorry. Well, he was right. > > Lisa turned what I envisioned into reality. She is down to earth and a joy to work with. She has the ability to really listen. From the start, Lisa asked the right questions, heard what I wanted, and always showed up with a number of wonderful choices for each area of our home. She left no stone unturned and attended to every detail. The result is spectacular. I would work with her again in a heartbeat. ## Selected projects - [Chevy Chase DC Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chevy-chase-dc-project-pj-vj~5471707) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Relaxed Historic Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxed-historic-charm-pj-vj~2231593) - Location: Chevy Chase, MD - Photos: 18 - [Re-inspired Home with Character](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/re-inspired-home-with-character-pj-vj~1068493) - Location: Chevy Chase Village, MD - Photos: 7 - Description: This project was a complete first floor redesign of the living room & family room back porch (that we converted from a "Man Cave"), and functional hallway. We used Serena and Lily wallpaper in the foyer and accented it with a one of a kind vintage chest. The porch has a rustic comfortable feel with a cobalt blue leather ottoman and sectional for plenty of seating. The Living Room has a light gray on the walls with custom Hickory Chair upholstered furniture. - [Playful Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/playful-bungalow-pj-vj~1718123) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 11 - Description: This adorable bungalow went from gold green and red colors to soft grays, blues and lilac. The spaces all connect visually so the flow of the rooms had to be just right. We changed out all the gold lighting to silver and glass fixtures from Circa Lighting. We re-covered the existing ottoman to use a coffee table and ottoman. The rugs are all kid and pet friendly so this growing family can enjoy the rooms for years - [Classic Home with a Twist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-home-with-a-twist-pj-vj~2231621) - Location: Washington, MD - Photos: 6 - [Bright & Happy Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-and-happy-family-room-pj-vj~1068593) - Location: Washington, MD - Photos: 6 - Description: This great room was a treat to update! We used a large sectional to anchor the room and create plenty of seating. We added two swivel chairs custom covered in Osborne & Little fabric with a leather bench to use as a table (or a place to rest your feet). The original art adds depth and color to the space. The flat roman shades are done in a Quadrille fabric. - [Elegant Family & Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-family-and-dining-pj-vj~2133467) - Location: Silver Spring, MD - Photos: 3 - Description: Silver Spring - [1907 Dutch Colonial Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1907-dutch-colonial-home-pj-vj~324685) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 11 - Description: This historic home was a treat to decorate. In keeping with the period, we used antiques and warm tones throughout the first floor. The chandelier in the dining room is from Neirmann Weeks. The bathroom we did in a Kate Ridder wallpaper. - [Cheerful Casual Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cheerful-casual-family-room-pj-vj~1718309) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 5 - Description: This family room got a total refresh with pavilion gray paint by Farrow & Ball. Maresca and Elizabeth Eakins fabric was used on the upholstery while textured top tables from Oomph flank the sofa. To help make the room more family friendly, we added a knit pouf with a sea grass rug. Abstract art work made the space have character. - [washington dc space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-dc-space-pj-vj~2414767) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 5 - [Bethesda Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bethesda-family-room-pj-vj~2414215) - Location: Bethesda, MD - Photos: 5 - [Hamlet Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hamlet-colonial-pj-vj~2414101) - Location: Chevy Chase, MD - Photos: 17 - [Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-room-pj-vj~2407045) - Location: Bethesda, MD - Photos: 4 - [Window Treatments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/window-treatments-pj-vj~2406986) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 12 - [Wallpaper Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wallpaper-spaces-pj-vj~2406944) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Chevy Chase Maryland Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chevy-chase-maryland-project-pj-vj~5471694) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Carriage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carriage-house-pj-vj~6050753) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Oliver Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oliver-street-pj-vj~6050708) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lily-mae-design-pfvwus-pf~755193873) ## Ideabooks - [back house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66577170/list/back-house) — 3 ideas - [Balliet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91895592/list/balliet) — 1 idea - [kitchen organize](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61191435/list/kitchen-organize) — 12 ideas - [outdoor fence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66577409/list/outdoor-fence) — 1 idea - [closet organization](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66577354/list/closet-organization) — 1 idea - [stone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66577300/list/stone) — 1 idea - [bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61191869/list/bath) — 8 ideas - [bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66577071/list/bedroom) — 1 idea - [stair storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61191548/list/stair-storage) — 2 ideas - [bunk bed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61191588/list/bunk-bed) — 1 idea [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lisapuchalla) ## Community Q&A **Q: Paint colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you know the colors of the kitchen island and cabinets? A: Island Farrow and Ball - Purbeck Stone. Cabinets Strong White Farrow and Ball. **Q: wall color and drapery** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello - this room is the perfect style i am looking for my baby room. Please let me know the paint color on the walls and where can i purchase the drapery. Many thanks A: Thanks so much. The drapes are custom made from a Cowtan and tout jane churchill fabric. The walls are ben moore galvastan gray. Good luck! **Q: Lighting hunt** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you have the details on this drum light? A: Circa Lighting - Reed Good luck **Q: What is the paint colour?** *(in Photo Questions)* Please could you tell me the paint colour A: It is Farrow and Ball Pavillion Gray. Thanks! **Q: hello, what color paint is on the walls of the family room** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the paint color A: Farrow and Ball Pavillion Gray **Q: drapes?** *(in Photo Questions)* may I ask where these beautiful drapes were purchased? A: Hi There! They were custom made by my workroom with quadrille fez fabric. Thanks! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*