Tastemakers on the Hunt: Kara Childress

Kara Childress is renowned for her ability to blend Old World European elegance with modern, livable design, creating interiors that are both timeless and deeply personalized to her clients' lives. Her designs are a harmonious marriage of tradition and innovation, resulting in spaces that are not only beautiful but also reflective of her clients' unique stories.

Kara's collaborations with top architects, builders, and vendors ensure that every aspect of her design is executed to the highest standard. Her residential projects often evolve into lasting relationships, extending beyond the home to include commercial office spaces, second homes, and even event styling at clients' residences after the design work is complete. 

In addition to high-end residential interiors, Kara's profile spans private jet interiors and luxury properties in Texas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hamptons, Montana, Wyoming, Bahamas and Puerto Rico. Based in Houston, Texas, Kara lives with her husband, Ray Childress, where they raised their four children-- Wells, Sloan, Ford, and Knox-- alongside their three beloved Labradors. She now treasures her role as a grandmother, finding joy in every moment spent with her three grandchildren.