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About Us
Have you always wanted a living space that better reflects your personality and your values?
A space that enables you to lead a deeper, more connected life?
I’m Amy May, and my Soulful Design process creates uplifting environments that nurture the mind, body and spirit. But first, I get to know each client to help make interior design accessible and fun. Because whether this is your first experience with a designer or you’ve worked with a professional before, I want you to enjoy the journey as well as the results.
Services Provided
Bathroom Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Downsizing, Drafting, Floor Plans, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Lighting Design, Space Planning, Kitchen Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Home Remodeling
Areas Served
Ballard, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Eastgate, Edmonds, Kenmore, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Redmond, Seattle, Woodinville, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Montlake, Wallingford, Fremont, Issaquah
Awards
Best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
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Business Name
MAY designs
Phone Number
(206) 902-7928
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Address
By Appointment Only
Seattle, WA 98103
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Credentials
8 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
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32 Reviews for MAY designs
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Katie Torpey
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amy was a joy to work with! She created a beautiful design for our full basement remodel that fit the vintage of our 1930s home while fulfilling all of our 21 century functional needs, and gently steered us away from ideas that would would have put us outside of our target budget.
We are so happy with her thoughtful design process and how well it fits our family's needs. She found ways to layout our space that even after living in the space for 15 years (and dreaming about remodeling it most of that time), we never would have considered. A good design really is the key to a successful project!
March 19, 2021
We had a wonderful experience with Amy. We loved her ideas and her design. And she was able to quickly adapt her designs to our style. She was a true problem solver to help think of creative ways to accommodate all of our kitchen needs. She also worked very well with our contractor. As the remodel was going, we were able to call on her to come help think through solutions. Thanks to Amy we just love our new kitchen.
October 26, 2020
Not your typical remodel project that was completed to perfection!!!
When we were referred to Amy a few years back, we inquired if she was willing and able to take on a unfinished basement and turn it into an Irish pub. Somewhat unusual for remodeling job in today’s trends of clean, bright and sophisticated spaces. She was so excited to design our dream basement and took on the unique project with open arms. Her background in construction was a true blessing as she navigated the challenging design of a 1929 home with all its quirks and outdated structures, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues. She came up with the perfect design for the existing unfinished space that had just the right “feel” of an Irish Pup but didn’t go overboard on theme. She worked tirelessly on trying to find us the perfect contractor and then provided them with exactly what they needed from the start to get the job done. She was a true miracle maker and now we have our dream basement bar living space with the perfect mix of entertaining, lounging, practicality and fun. Throughout the entire process, Amy was a delight to work with and I enjoyed the time we spent together. I would highly recommend Amy for any type remodeling project and have already started looking at other areas of the house where I can hire her for our next transformation. A true professional that I can’t wait to work with again!
April 1, 2020
Starting a remodel is an apprehensive undertaking, but working with Amy May of MAY Designs made the process not only easier but also fun. Amy was attentive to our ideas and budget needs, guided us when we were lost, and steered us with tact and grace when we started to head down dead ends. She is not only a creative, skilled designer, but she is also a lovely, kind person and fun to spend an afternoon with at the tile store. She is strong in both the aesthetic and also the technical portion of the design. When we ran out of budged design hours toward the end of the project, she did a quick color/materials plan with us so we’d have direction in selecting furniture and décor on our own. We already have friends using Amy for their project from our recommendation, and we’d gladly recommend her to anyone looking for a creative, professional, and fun designer in the Seattle area.
August 29, 2019
Diane Butler
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amy designed a “wow” renovation – on budget – transforming my cold, dark, uninviting, cluttered, unfinished basement. Thanks to Amy, we now enjoy a warm, light, stylish space that makes you forget you are downstairs. With her construction industry background, she was able to help me work around my basement quirkiness and build out a beautiful, light, stacked-rock feature wall, with a gas fireplace and media center, and to retain my office work space and sewing area. Amy guided me on converting the dim, overflowing laundry-utility room to a “spa” room with Jacuzzi tub, rain shower and heated tile. She displayed creativity in suggesting we relocate and stack the washer and dryer behind a turquoise barn door in a much more usable location. Her materials selection was impeccable! I’ve done several remodel projects, and Amy is among the most insightful and collaborative design professionals I’ve known. She always listened to me and worked extremely well with the contractors to help me achieve my vision. I practically live in my basement now.
September 24, 2018
Ron Palmer
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Are you looking for a highly experienced designer that also operates with a high level of integrity? We were as well, and we were very fortunate to meet Amy May with May Designs a few years back. Our business is 100% referral and repeat clients, so finding professionals in the industry that we can build strong partnerships with and that have every client's best interest in mind is paramount. Amy May is all of this and more, blending together both function and beauty in her designs. She also has a construction background which lends a realistic, team oriented approach throughout the process. We have completed many successful projects with May Designs and look forward to many more in the future.
August 10, 2018
Patricia K
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
When I read in her bio that Amy May has background in construction, that sealed the deal. She became our designer of choice, especially since our kitchen remodel including taking out a wall.
But that's not the only area of her expertise. Amy read us like a book as my husband and I described what we wanted. She even figured it out when we were unsure. She continually asked questions and offered suggestions and choices so we were part of the decision-making process. Despite my initial feelings of overwhelm, Amy's vision kept me assured that we were on the right page. She patiently took us through five designs before we settled on the one that felt right. Amy was always on time for our meetings and delivered what she said she would when she said she would.
We especially appreciate how well she communicated with the contractor and product vendors. By the time the work began, her design plans and drawings were fully in place, which enabled the contractor to schedule with detail. Now we have a gorgeous, spacious, kitchen/dining area that Amy took out of the 80's and into the 21st century. A neighbor recently dubbed it the "Party Place."
I highly recommend Amy May for any design project you want that will be creative in design, includes your ideas and preferences, honors your lifestyle, and is collaborative with contractors and vendors. She is a gem!
March 5, 2018
Karen Juhl
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amy worked with us to create designs for a master bedroom & bathroom remodel along with a dining & kitchen remodel. She provided us with a number of creative initial designs which enabled us to land on plans for both spaces that leveraged the space and were much more creative than we initially thought was possible. It was great to be able to work with her to incorporate any changes we desired while having her guidance on overall space utilization and feel. She helped with providing guidance on finishes such as tile and fixtures to help bring the full design to reality. Her detailed design information enabled our contractors to easily execute on the plans and vision. I would happily work with Amy again as I'm confident she can create unique designs that include the personality of the individuals she's working with. The outcome are two incredibly beautiful and functional spaces!
February 2, 2018
cbmuhammad
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amy has been great to work with. not only dues she provide excellent customer service, but understood the lifestyle I wanted to create and has totally transformed my home. My living room, dinning room, kitchen and family rooms are now welcoming, match my personally and is space I can't wait to entertain in. Thanks Amy, you're the best!
September 17, 2017
laoseattle
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amy is the best there is from her professional knowledge to her listening skills to overseeing the execution of the remodel. I love that she really listened to how I live in my space and came back with great ideas that reflected my life style. She introduced me to wonderful artists in the community for local touches that I treasure (artists who designed my rug and dining table). She was always clear on timelines, costs etc. and worked with my contractor (who actually introduced me to Amy) to create a fabulous space that I treasure and enjoy coming home to!
September 3, 2017
Sasha Bidwell
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amy is absolutely fantastic! She is professional, communicates well and has a keen eye for design. My project involved converting a wood burning fireplace to gas, adding built-in cabinets/shelving around the fireplace and covering the current brick with stacked stone. The design choices were endless and Amy helped me to narrow them down, in addition to helping me incorporate space for a large oddly-shaped curio piece I needed to make a home for. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.
August 29, 2017Last modified:August 29, 2017
Carrie Johnson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amy did an amazing job with our master bathroom remodel! Communication was great and her response time was excellent too. She has a knack for creating a space that exactly fits what you want yet 3x better than what you were expecting. Colors, textures, form, and space all seem to come together to create not just art, but actual, useable, liveable spaces that work. I would hire her in a heartbeat and recommend her to anyone who is looking for a fabulous interior design pro.
August 2, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is MAY designs rated?
MAY designs is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5
What services does MAY designs provide?
MAY designs provides the following services: Bathroom Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Downsizing, Drafting, Floor Plans, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Lighting Design, Space Planning, Kitchen Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Home Remodeling
Where does MAY designs provide services?
MAY designs provides services in the following areas: Ballard, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Eastgate, Edmonds, Kenmore, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Redmond, Seattle, Woodinville, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Montlake, Wallingford, Fremont, Issaquah
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