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Paloma Contreras

Houston, Texas, US

Pattern-loving Paloma Contreras mines a world of naturalistic wallpapers and bright flashes of color to create immersive settings rich in fantasy and narrative.

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a bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and window

a living room filled with furniture and a fire place

a bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and lamp

a dining room with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling

a large kitchen with a center island and white chairs

a living room filled with furniture and a painting on the wall

a living room filled with furniture and a wooden wall

a kitchen with a potted plant in the middle of the room

a living room filled with furniture and a white table

a dining room table with blue chairs and a chandelier

a black and gold sideboard with two lamps on top of it

a living room filled with furniture and green curtains

a living room filled with lots of furniture

a living room filled with furniture and a large window

About

Paloma Contreras is an award-winning interior designer and tastemaker based in Houston, Texas. Paloma’s design sensibility is a modern take on traditional style– gravitating towards classic silhouettes and timeless pieces paired with a touch of glamour and an infusion of color. She has developed a reputation for designing beautiful interiors in a broad range of styles which are executed in a manner that is polished, refined, and effortless. Paloma's interiors are at once timeless, yet fresh-- balancing attention to detail and the intersection of form and function to enhance a well-lived life.

Paloma has been repeatedly named to the prestigious ELLE Decor “A-List” of the top interior designers in the world. She has also been recognized as a “Next Wave” interior designer by House Beautiful and has been named to LUXE Magazine’s “Gold List”. Paloma and her work have been featured in numerous publications and websites including ELLE Decor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, Vogue, Domino, Luxe, Traditional Home, Southern Living. She is Paloma recently debuted a new lighting collection with Visual Comfort & Co available through Circle Lighting. She is currently working on her second book, a follow up to her first design tome, Dream Design Live, which will be published by Abrams in Fall 2023.

Paloma Contreras

can advise on

Furniture and home decor selection and placement

Floor plan layout

Stores and brands to consider

Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)

Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments

Cabinetry and built-ins

Fixtures, finishes and trims

Construction and remodel ideas

Exterior design

Career advice for aspiring designers

Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Paloma Contreras can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

Client Testimonials

"Paloma was lovely! We've long admired her design aesthetic and career trajectory, but meeting her exceeded expectations. As a new interior design studio, the conversation focused on how we can best build the foundation of our business. Paloma provided helpful, thoughtful and thorough responses. We are beyond grateful for our time with her and would absolutely recommend her to other aspiring designers."