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At McKinley Avenue, we approach design with the understanding that a home is more than something to look at. It is where your routines happen, where your people gather, and where life unfolds over time.
Our work is rooted in warmth, restraint, and longevity. We are drawn to natural materials, layered textures, timeless architectural details, and spaces that feel collected rather than overly produced. While trends come and go, we focus on creating homes that continue to feel beautiful and relevant years from now.
McKinley Avenue Design Co.
Hailing from Houston, Texas, McKinley Culbert is the Principal Designer and mind behind McKinley Avenue Design Co.
Drawing inspiration from her own heritage anchored in the African diaspora, McKinley's work is influenced by her personal travels and architectures from around the world.
Off the clock, she spends her time pursuing sommelier certifications, learning new languages, and spending time with her soul dog, Koda.
Founder & Principal Interior Designer
meet mckinley culbert
danielle s.
"I appreciated how every recommendation came with purpose. Nothing felt excessive, yet every room has a quiet sense of luxury. Friends constantly ask who designed our home."
marcus & elena c.
"From the first discovery call through installation, communication was exceptional. McKinley balanced beauty with functionality in ways we never could have done ourselves."
priya n.
"The sourcing alone was worth it. The materials, lighting, and furnishings feel curated rather than mass-produced. Our home has personality without sacrificing sophistication."
We take on a select number of commercial projects, with a focus on wellness spaces and showrooms. We bring the same approach we use in homes: durable materials, a clear plan, and a space your clients will remember after they leave.
commercial projects
From one signature room to the entire house, our residential work includes full-home design, single-room projects, and e-design. Every engagement comes with a clear plan, a flat design fee agreed on before work begins, and one designer who knows your project from the first conversation onward.
Residential projects
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