a woman standing in a living room next to a chair

Phillips House

Fort Worth, TX, US

Kara Phillips uses stylistic tension to craft enduring spaces. Her interiors are thoughtful, layered, and inspired by the lives of those who inhabit them.

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a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand with a lamp on it

a dining room with a large wooden table surrounded by beige chairs

a bedroom with a bed, chair, table and window

a kitchen with marble counter tops and white cabinets

a kitchen with white cabinets and a rug on the floor

a living room filled with furniture and a chandelier

a kitchen with green cabinets and a red rug

a kitchen with a marble counter top and green cabinets

a kitchen with a fireplace and a rug on the floor

a kitchen with a stove, oven, cabinets and a potted plant

a white bath tub sitting next to a window

a living room filled with furniture and a window

About

Phillips House is a full service interior design studio led by principal Kara Phillips. Kara creates alluring designs through her use of architectural elements and textural contrast to achieve distinctive, inviting homes that are meant to be lived in. Blending function and character, and old and new, Kara Phillips brings life to spaces with intentional warmth and organic connection.

Thoughtful, layered, and detailed, her designs leave room for those who will inhabit the spaces. Kara's work ranges from ground-up new builds and extensive home renovations to architectural and interior design for celebrity clients. Luxurious, livable and enduring, her work honors her life philosophy to make the most of every moment.

Phillips House has been featured in House Beautiful, Domino, People and HGTV to name a few.

Phillips House

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, Phillips House 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

"Worth every penny! Kara spent an hour with me going over our odd little open concept living area in our old ranch home. I have felt a little stuck on what to hang on walls, how to mix rugs, should I do curtains… All of that sort of stuff. She helped me with what I was asking for, and offered even more helpful tips and design information. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I should do this. And I am absolutely so glad I did!! "

Katherine V.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Such a great use of time, we covered so much in under an hour. I got feedback on my own ideas and some great new ones I hadn’t considered. Her passion and talent is very obvious. She was able to create a whole slideshow of concepts and actual products during our conversation and sent it over at the end. I’m so grateful and have new confidence going into my new-build project."

Kassandra D.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"We're on cloud nine after our session with Kara. Something that had been stumping us about our space she diagnosed and came up with a simple, beautiful design decision that will enhance the livability, function and beauty of our room- i can already imagine so many special moments with my family. So thankful for this platform & the incredible talent. Can't wait to get started making the plan a reality!"

Josie J.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was awesome to work with. She’s extremely personable and easy to talk with. She was able to quickly understand our design style and help us create a more cohesive and curated look to our new build. She offered numerous suggestions and sent several links for material options. There was also clarity given from the perspective of the builder/designer which was greatly appreciated. Overall it was fun and enjoyable experience. We will definitely use her again! "

D. B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"We are working on a large scale remodel and I have had 3 meetings with Kara. From demo, reviewing cad drawings, making finishing selections - Kara meets me right where I’m at each time. She makes suggestions that are spot on for our style, budget, and needs as a family. Kara provided tips to help me make decisions further along in the process without her. After meeting with her I feel confident moving forward. I sincerely can’t say enough good things about my experience."

Annamaria G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was a delight to work with! She was prepared for our time together, had loads of ideas, and managed our time extremely well. She understood the vision that I had for our bedroom and helped me pick out specific pieces. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future!"

Sarah H.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara helped me to design a first floor layout that will work perfectly for my family. I am grateful for her input and so excited to remodel our house and make it into our home!"

Victoria H.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was amazing! She quickly understood our space and offered us a new perspective on how to lay everything out to make it work well and look great! She was able to give us examples of items we could buy for the space including art. This was all in a 30 minute session! We look forward to booking her again for a follow up. Thank you!! "

Allison B.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Amazing! Kara was personable & knowledgeable! I had already seen her great work on the Expert and IG. We covered several hours worth of questions in 60 minutes, she shared ideas, answered our questions and sent links. We feel so much more confident in our design choices, colors and materials. It's definitely worth the investment before spending tens of thousands on a home project! "

Amy R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was so wonderful to work with, easy to talk to, and so helpful working through my concerns. We were able to look at various kitchen layouts we were considering and really pin down what made the most sense and would be most functional. I feel much better about the direction we are headed with our remodel after my meeting with her!"

Kendra U.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara helped me go over my remodeling plans confirming some of my own ideas and adding her own thoughts. She gave me many suggestions that were incredibly helpful and peace of mind that I was headed in the right direction. Thank you!"

Tiffany L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I had the most amazing experience with Kara. She was shooting me ideas left and right, it was the best! I can't wait to start seeing everything come together in my remodel. "

Sanda O.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Ahhh Brett and Kara are just amazing! So helpful and to the point. Eager and open to answer my specific questions about their market homes. Just a lovely encouraging experience. They brought me confidence to take the next steps in my massive project ahead!"

Molly K.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Game-changing! Kara and Brett solved 10+ major design problems at record speed. They provided solutions that we would have never thought of and majorly unleveled our remodel design. They provided a ton of links and easy to follow recommendations. They even had tips for how to communicate our needs to our subcontractors to ensure we get the right result. I am immensely grateful to have their expertise and insights on our project. I wish I had booked them sooner!"

Holly E.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"What a wonderful experience! Kara and Brett were so helpful. We covered all my questions and then some. They talked through my ideas, confirmed what colors and materials would flow well, and made suggestions that helped me think outside the box. I walked away with source links for almost everything we discussed, along with pictures of the concepts they suggested. I'm excited, instead of overwhelmed. Thank you again!"

Shelly O.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Brett and Kara were wonderful. We got so much done in our consultation and I left feeling secure about my remodel game plan. Thank you guys!!"

Lisa M.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I had a fantastic quick consultation on paint colors with Kara. She was immediately friendly, prepared for our conversation and ready to share input and recommendations. I can't wait to work with her more on the rest of my home!"

Kathy G.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was so helpful!! She was easy to talk to and was quick to send me ideas. I definitely plan to connect with her again. "

Amy M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was so kind and patient with my silly questions. She packed a whole lot of advice into a 25 minute session, and I feel much more comfortable moving forward with decorating our home. Thank you, thank you!"

Erin F.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Great recommendations and covered a lot of ground in a little time."

Lee P.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Loved hearing Kara’s thoughts! Fabulous insight as we wrap up our house plans. "

Starr M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Brett was AMAZING. He came to our meeting incredibly prepared and jumped right into solutions. He provided a ton of quality sources and helped me narrow them down to a few specific pieces that will create a comfortable, multi-function living room. I did not provide much context prior to our call but Brett was ready to go in any direction. I will 100% schedule time with him again as I make updates elsewhere in my home. "

Hannah H.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Brett Phillips, Principal Designer

Verified by The Expert

"I came into our meeting with ideas, but no real direction. I was blocked - but I didn’t know why. Brett was a careful listener and was able to voice my concerns back to me in a way that will help me communicate effectively with our eventual “Dream Team.” I see my husband & I booking more time with High Street as our project takes shape. We’re very appreciative! "

Victoria G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Brett Phillips, Principal Designer

Verified by The Expert

"Ok wow! I just wrapped up my session with Kara and it was sooo worth it. We are working on new construction and she really made our floor plan click into place. I hope to have another session with her in the future to answer further questions. "

Chelsie R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara exceeded my expectations! In our short time we accomplished so much! Establishing a kitchen floor plan, preliminary layout of butlers pantry, discussing finishes, appliances, and laundry room. I look forward to booking more time!"

Kristy H.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Highly recommend a virtual design consultation with Kara at Phillips House. I was stumped with a tricky living room floorplan with an off-center bay window and random wet bar placement. In 55 minutes, Kara was able to listen to how we would like the space to function for our family, look through my vision board slides, and then make recommendations on living room furniture & TV placement and touch on our future kitchen & dining room upgrade plans. I left the call with a direction. "

Jen W.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Our one-on-one session with Kara exceeded our expectations and was exactly what we needed to feel confident about our renovation of a tricky space! Not only was she efficient, prepared, and knowledgeable, she was also incredibly kind and easy to talk to. We left the meeting with actionable steps to achieve our renovation goals. We are so very grateful for her expertise! "

Chelsea S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I've had 2 conversations with Kara that have been tremendously helpful. It's amazing how quickly she can grasp my taste and aesthetic and offer meaningful and creative suggestions. She's assisted with multiple areas including furniture placement, cabinet colors, paint, bedroom layout and furniture, and more... all in just 2 hours! She also offers suggestions on where to save money which is so valuable. I can't wait for our next call!"

Perri C.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was amazing! Super kind, very knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient. She answered so many questions in a short period of time and made sure to leave no stone left unturned. Meeting with Kara helped us to feel much more secure in our design choices and she gave us great guidance on what products to consider and where to look for them. Kara understood our vision and gave clear and confident feedback on how to achieve it. She was encouraging and helpful and SO wonderful to work with."

Bonnie L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Unbelievably helpful - really understood what we were going for and was able to jump right in. She was incredibly efficient also, and was able to touch on more areas than we had anticipated. 10/10 would do it again!"

Kathryn M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I came to the meeting for a living room plan, and left with one I’m super happy with. Kara did all the math and gave specific advice for furniture placement, size, upholstery, lighting, window treatment, rugs, and even pillows. She helped me build on the style I’ve got going with both practical and pretty recommendations that suit me personally. Thanks so much, Kara!"

Karen N.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was awesome! We got so much done with a mini consultation. We jumped right in and worked through all my design pain points. I left our meeting feeling excited and confident in my refreshed bedroom design. I look forward to meeting with Kara to tackle other rooms in my house! "

Valerie M.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was fantastic! I was stuck on some furniture selection decisions for my outdoor space and I'm so glad I chose Kara to help me. She gave wonderful, thoughtful suggestions as well as some specific pieces to purchase for my project. She offered 3 different design directions to choose from and I could not be more pleased with her input. Thanks so much, Kara!"

Pamela B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Kara was amazing! Will definitely book again soon. Worth every penny!"

J. R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I met with Kara to help plan our new home. She helped talk through the plans and made some great suggestions. We talked through the kitchen layout, cabinet finishes, tile, backsplash, paint colors, storage options, the exterior of the house and more. It was so helpful and I would do it again in a flash. Thank you, Kara!"

Heather A.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I've done two consultations so far and each time Kara was so great — helping me figure out solutions in just short amount of time — thank you Kara!"

Rachel D.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Kara Phillips, Principal

Verified by The Expert

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