--- title: "Bankston May Associates — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bankston-may-associates-pfvwus-pf~92782137 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~92782137.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bankston May Associates" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/23b374b50187df84_4048-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1415 S. Voss Road, Suite 110-179, Houston, Texas 77057, United States" latitude: 29.7422 longitude: -95.4903 phone: "(713) 789-1912" website: http://www.bankstonmay.com rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 592 last_updated: 2026-09-29 --- # Bankston May Associates Original Houzz profile: [Bankston May Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bankston-may-associates-pfvwus-pf~92782137) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Houston, TX - **Serves:** Houston and Surrounding Areas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Bankston May Associates (BMA) is an award winning, full service interior design firm providing luxury residential and commercial interior design services with a client centered philosophy. Principal designer, Darla Bankston May and her design staff understand and enjoy the challenge of creating an environment suitable to each client’s lifestyle while also incorporating the client’s individual tastes. Bankston May Associates works with a variety of aesthetics: classic, modern, rustic and traditional. As opposed to having a trademark “look”, BMA designs spaces that reflect a client’s personality and taste, while complementing their lifestyle. Since 1999, Darla and her staff have completed a diverse array of projects in the United States and abroad. BMA is full-service firm with a global reach. With more than 20 years of experience in the interior design industry, Darla Bankston May provides her clients with extensive knowledge in all phases of design, from architectural planning and construction to interior concepts and furnishings. She is a licensed Interior Designer with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and a Professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Since forming BMA over 15 years ago, Darla and her team have amassed a project list in United States and abroad. Darla graduated from Texas State University with a B.A. in Interior Design and a Minor in Architecture. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Custom Furniture - Commercial Design - Full-service Residential Design ### Areas Served - Houston and Surrounding Areas ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 2,000,000+ Interior Design projects starting at $50K \| Master Bath Renovations starting at $50K \| Kitchen Renovations starting at $75K \| Entire Home Design (including furnishings) starting at $500K \| Commercial Furnishing Projects starting at $100K ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bankston May Associates | | Address | 1415 S. Voss Road, Suite 110-179, Houston, Texas 77057, United States | | Phone | (713) 789-1912 | | Website | http://www.bankstonmay.com | | Followers on Houzz | 592 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/bankstonmay - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/darla-bankston-may-ncidq-asid-rid-36ba1b41 - Blog — http://www.bankstonmay.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bankston May Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bankston-may-associates-pfvwus-pf~92782137) - **Website:** http://www.bankstonmay.com - **Phone:** (713) 789-1912 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Luxe Interiors + Design Gold List Award 2015, ASID Silver Award for Residential Space over 3500 sq.ft 2014, ASID Gold Award for Architectural Feature/Element 2014, Luxe Interiors + Design Gold List Award 2014, Luxe Interiors + Design-Gold List Awards 2013, American Builders Quarterly 2013 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2020), 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: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Jenny Farris, April 2017** > Darla is absolutely a delight to work with. She has a remarkable eye for design, listens to her clients needs and is organized. She runs a superior design firm. **Comment from Bankston May Associates:** > Thank you for your kind words Jenny! Love to work with you as well **★★★★★ — Laura Massoud, April 2016** > Darla and her team are completely professional. They work with you and help you achieve your vision instead of pushing their own vision on you. They are full of great ideas when you are stuck and they have wonderful subcontractors. It has been fun and fulfilling to see our projects come to fruition. Darla and her team have the right touch and the right energy. If anything doesn't come out right then they see to it that it is corrected. They are a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Lanie Brown, Oct. 2014** > I first saw Bankston May Associates' work when I toured the design show house, Villa De Luxe, where everyone was raving about the basement. I had no idea that evening that I would soon meet the designer's parents to assist with their real estate needs. I started "following" Darla's work on houzz.com and had the privilege of meeting her while I was working with her family. I have since referred many real estate clients who need professional design consultation in setting up their new homes, and I look forward to the opportunity to engage Darla when I have a personal design project. **★★★★★ — rklimczak, Sept. 2014** > Darla Bankston-May is a talented designer/decorator who is well organized and a pleasure to work with. She helped us from start to finish on a new-build home and we are extremely pleased with the outcome. She started working on our house when it was in early stages and remained on the project throughout. > Darla worked closely with the builder and was involved in all of the building decisions such as stone choices, paint colors, design of bathroom and kitchen, etc. She also designed the furniture layout for our entire home and selected and sourced furniture, fabrics and art. Darla and her associates always had a "can do" attitude and really focused on delivering what we wanted. Her work and our home has been recognized by being featured in Luxe Magazine and also will be in two books. We definitely would use Darla again and highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — shapmuz, Aug. 2014** > My husband and I just finished a beautiful contemporary remodel of our home outside of Houston. We engaged Bankston May Associates (Darla) after interviewing her and observing her enthusiasm for our vision. We have been extremely happy working with Darla and her excellent staff. Darla paid attention to both of our styles and expectations, and when my husband and I didn't agree on a furnishing or placement, Darla would find a way to make us both happy with the end result. Darla has been a real pleasure to work with, she keeps the project within budget and timeline. She is a perfectionist and will not deliver a product that is less than perfect. We are absolutely pleased with our finished project. **★★★★★ — Miguelina Veras, Aug. 2014** > Darla Bankston May and her associates are a divine pleasure to work with. As an Industry partner and designer I have had the pleasure to work and assist Darla with selections and orders on several projects over the last 7 years. She posses a delightful and exuberant personality. Her ability to create timeless classic Interior Design sets her apart and distinguishes her greatly. Darla maintains a high standard of Professional and Personal conduct that is exemplary and reflects in her responsible manner. **★★★★★ — Madison Lily Rugs, July 2013** > My name is Edgar Podzemny and I am the owner of Madison Lily Rugs. I have worked with Darla , owner of Bankston- May Associates and can say nothing but great things. She is extremely professional , easy to work with and she has amazing taste! If you want a designer that will absolutely create an amazing chic interior, Darla and Bankston- May would be one of my top picks. **★★★★★ — paulhor, July 2013** > I have worked with Bankston May Associates for over 15 years and they are very professional and organized on every project they do. Darla is a pleasure to work with, and all the projects turn out looking great. **★★★★★ — ahesse, July 2013** > Darla is fabulous to work with and has creative and realistic ideas to offer for any project budget. She is proactive, has kept our project on schedule and been able to offer great solutions to any unexpected construction issues that have come up. I highly recommend hiring Darla. **★★★★★ — darrinjude, July 2013** > Excellent Service! Attentive to details and listens to the customer. Able to blend customer needs/wants with practicality and style. Easily the best decorator service I have worked with..... ## Selected projects - [French Normandy Chateau](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-normandy-chateau-pj-vj~2378264) - Location: Piney Point Village, TX - Photos: 29 - [Memorial Manor Transitional-Modern Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/memorial-manor-transitional-modern-custom-home-pj-vj~2257334) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 20 - [Heights Modern Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heights-modern-renovation-pj-vj~1665050) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 6 - [Sugar Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sugar-creek-residence-pj-vj~1664466) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Ranch Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-retreat-pj-vj~1666656) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Photo Credit: Daniel Nadelvach - [Tanglewood Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tanglewood-residence-pj-vj~1095392) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - [Design Show House: Villa De Luxe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/design-show-house-villa-de-luxe-pj-vj~229866) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 3 - Description: We were asked to participate in the design of the Villa De Luxe Designer Show House benefiting Preservation Houston. We chose the basement and created a space that defined luxury using rich, bold colors and lots of texture. - [Hudson High Rise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudson-high-rise-pj-vj~1669848) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bankston-may-associates-pfvwus-pf~92782137) ## Ideabooks - [Taff](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162145174/list/taff) — 1 idea - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159627596/list/wish-list) — 6 ideas - [gameroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83265484/list/gameroom) — 10 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159627595/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bankstonmay) ## Community Q&A **Q: where can I get the sofa?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the sofa A: The sofas are from Roche Bobois. **Q: Who is the manufacturer of the chairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the chairs, where are they from? A: Thank you for enquiring. They were from Restoration Hardware. Unfortunately, I do not think they are available anymore. **Q: Stone Floors** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know the stone used. Its beautiful A: Thank you! We love them as well- they are French Lime Stone. **Q: Floors** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, what kind of hardwood floors are these? A: Hello, The wood floors are antique threshing pine... white pine. We do love the way they turned out! **Q: Hardware** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me who makes the handles on the doors? A: We appreciate your inquiry! We actually designed these and had them custom fabricated for the project. If you are interested in creating your own feel free to contact us at 713.789.1912 **Q: Love the cocktail table - vendor?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, the cocktail table is from Roche Bobois. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-29.*