I've been rearranging furniture since I was old enough to push it.
We moved a lot when I was growing up, and every new house started the same way — blank walls, unfamiliar rooms, that hollow feeling of not quite being home yet. I learned early that a space could either drain you or ground you, and the difference usually came down to intention.
That never left me.
I've been designing homes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for years now, and the thing that still gets me every single time is the reveal — when everything is styled, lit, and ready, and my client sees their home through fresh eyes for the first time. I go all out for that moment. Every time.
I'm a designer, business owner, and mom. I run a full service interior design studio out of Ocean Springs, and I work with clients who want their homes to actually mean something. Not just look good in photos but feel good to live in.
I work primarily in residential — new builds, remodels, kitchens, baths — and I'm growing into short-term rentals and hospitality design, which honestly feels like a natural next step for this market.
If you've been putting off doing something about your home because the whole process feels overwhelming, that's exactly why I'm here.
Let's talk.
— Mandie
It has been a pleasure to know and work with you from the start. You have the talent to make a big project so simple. The skill of listening and then being able to pull the design together while making it fun is an art!
Thank you so much for helping us bring this house to life! You have been so helpful and knowledgeable-making this process much easier!
Mandie is awesome! She helped me pick out the perfect colors for my flip house as well as helped me stage it for showings! She even met with my contractor for me! I will be using her again for my next investment property!
Mandie helped me pick out new paint colors for my walls and cabinets. She listened to what I wanted but also gave me courage to step outside my comfort zone with some colors I wouldn’t have been brave enough to try on my own.
I had an outstanding experience with MLR Design! Mandie is thoughtful and detail oriented. She gave excellent advice and directed my project confidently and professionally. She listens intently and has a wonderful way of pulling everything together to make a vision come to life. I would hire her for every project.
Mandie is a consummate professional. She delivers high quality impactful designs that are also budget conscious and stylish. Mandie listened to all of my needs and wishes and executed them in a timely manner. I will use her in the future for all of my design needs.