Nashville’s Premier Interior Design Firm

Styling Spaces Nashville is an all encompassing interior design firm that fulfills all of your design needs whether you are homeowner, realtor, or builder.

Customer reviews

Styling Spaces Nashville has garnered an impressive collection of positive reviews from clients who praise the firm’s ability to transform spaces with creativity and attention to detail. Testimonials consistently highlight lead designer Sara Thomas’s expertise in understanding a client’s vision and bringing it to life, often exceeding expectations. Clients express satisfaction with the seamless process, from the initial consultation to the final reveal, and commend her for staying on budget and delivering outstanding results. The feedback underscores the company’s commitment to creating personalized, beautiful, and functional environments that feel like home.

Good morning. My name is David Trapani, and I’m giving an endorsement today for Sara Alfonso of Styling Spaces, Nashville, Tennessee. I moved to Franklin, Tennessee, in 2018, and I bought a small house in downtown Franklin, and originally I was going to do a long-term rental, but decided that I would try to dip my toe into the short-term rental business, so I got a permit, and of course, with those issues, you may know, you have to furnish, decorate everything. And I reached out and found Sara of Styling Spaces, and she was tremendous. And in fact, we are continuing our relationship through the current day in 2025. We just completed our seventh project. So the challenge at the outset was, uh, how to design what we wanted because it was in downtown Franklin where the Battle of Franklin occurred. We wanted to have a touch of the, uh, Civil War, uh, uh, memorabilia, and we did just a fantastic job. Everything that she does in regards to furniture selection and everything else is fantastic. So the process. Sara comes and she will talk to you about what it is you’re trying to achieve. She’ll find out what your vision is for the property. Then she’ll go shopping and send you, at least in my case, text messages of, uh, a few options for each item, whether that be a couch or bar stools, or a desk for the office, uh, what have you. Everything, new lighting throughout is typically what we do, new mirrors, et cetera. Um, we work together so well, it’s a seamless process. Um, uh, just click, and, uh, you’ve got your whole setup for furnishing and decor for your house. So we’ve done this with single-family homes, with condominiums. Um, we’ve done several in Tennessee. We’ve done a few now in Arizona, in Sedona, Arizona. We just completed one in Scottsdale, Arizona. And I couldn’t be more pleased. The complete transformation of the property. A place where people want to come and hang out, not just with you and your family, but if you want to rent it out as a seasonal rental, and when you’re not there as a short-term rental, it’s fantastic. Highly recommended. Sara Alfonso and Styling Spaces, 100% recommended. You will be pleased. She’s super sweet and easy to work with. Thank you.

“Sara did a great job on our home. She works quickly and was easily accessible. I’m very happy with the lighting she selected. She gave me options and exceeded my expectations. Sara stayed under budget and I was able to accomplish more than I originally planned. I look forward to working with her again and would highly recommend her services.”

Jessica DeRusha, Homeowner

As a single guy I had a vision of the way i wanted my decor to be in my new home but was having so much trouble putting it together. I was introduced to Sara by a friend and after a short consult she went to work and I was blown away with the outcome. She takes a vision, and goes above and beyond to make it your own. I would, and will highly recommend Sara when designing your home

Scot Calogne (via Houzz), Homeowner

With outside-the-box creativity and enormous attention to detail, Sara and her company, Styling Spaces, should be your go-to for staging and design advice. Sara has assisted me in staging two properties so far that I represented as a Realtor, and her advice has yielded results that are gorgeous, on budget and greatly increased the marketability of the homes. In addition to her design talents, Sara is an all around great person, which makes working together even more enjoyable!

btippitt (via Houzz), Homeowner

“We cannot thank @stylingspacesnashville enough for making our vision com to life!  Our interior design is NEXT level! From the flooring, to the chairs, to the chandeliers, to the wall art.. everything is perfection, some would even say ELITE! Thank you Sara for EVERTHING! You did such an amazing job! Book @stylingspacesnashville for all your interior design needs.”

MJ Elite Gymnastics, Business

“Thank You @stylingspacesnashville for transforming our space into a beautiful home! We could not be happier. If you have any design needs, Sara Affonso should be your go to! She is amazing.”

Smithallisonl, Homeowner

“Sara did a great job on our home. She works quickly and was easily accessible. I’m very happy with the lighting she selected. She gave me options and exceeded my expectations. Sara stayed under budget and I was able to accomplish more than I originally planned. I look forward to working with her again and would highly recommend her services.”

Jessica DeRusha, Homeowner

Working with Sara has been a pleasure. She knew the exact style I was looking for and has an excellent eye for creativity. Her professional manner has been exceptional. She did not let any detail go un-noticed. Sara provided detailed pictures every step of the process, along with updated budget details on a regular basis. I would recommend Sara to anyone who is looking for an Interior Designer.

jmaas915 (via Houzz), Homeowner

“I was not blessed with “The Vision”, and I lived in a “grandmother” house that needed updating. Where do you even start??? Start with Sara – you’ll be so happy!! Our initial consultation was Sept 19th and my home renovation including interior painting, some new furniture, and 13 new light fixtures was completed on Nov 7th. Some of my furniture was updated by painting it. I used the time to purge and donate. What a whirlwind!! The most fun of all is that I left my “old” home on Sunday, Nov 6 for a week of vacation and sara staged my “new” home while I was gone. I walked into a completely renovated showcase one week later! I’m so thankful to have put Sara to work and highly recommend her!!”

Ginny Poole, Homeowner

Sara was a delight to work with. She readily agreed to my limited budget and brought me kudo’s from everyone who came through my property for sale. More importantly, her design choices got me an offer at 98% of the asking price after 13 days on the market. I’d recommend her to anyone wanting to stage their property for sale. She is a star to me!

dickstermosc (via Houzz), Homeowner

Sara exceeded all expectations. She always replied to me quickly, was professional and has impeccable style. She worked with our limited budget and we couldn’t be happier. I plan to use her services when we begin building a new home in the next year. My only regret is that we didn’t bring Sara in years ago!

Elisa Hill (via Facebook), Homeowner

Highly recommend Styling Spaces Nashville! Literally cannot say emough good things about working with Sara. She is truely fabulous! She's attentive, timely, creative, and gets the job done. She transformed our dining/living/kitchen space and elevated the entire look! Sara's passion for design and great service shines through every interaction. She's the very best!

Kerry Arrington

Highly recommend Styling Spaces Nashville! Literally cannot say emough good things about working with Sara. She is truely fabulous! She's attentive, timely, creative, and gets the job done. She transformed our dining/living/kitchen space and elevated the entire look! Sara's passion for design and great service shines through every interaction. She's the very best!

Kerry Arrington

Sara is absolutely the best!! She designed the perfect master bedroom with our high ceiling and designed the perfect room for our boys who are 2 and 3 years old. Worked with my budget - Highly recommend.

UPDATE: Sara assisted us in updating our living room and dining room recently! She is so easy to work with and has such an eye to make any room pop and glow! Thanks again!

Jamie Carmack

Part of the service I offer my listing clients is professional staging to ensure that the property is “market ready.” Recently, Sara provided a range of services to two of my listing clients in preparation for photographs and placing properties on the market. The services she provided included: initial consultation and recommendations for de-cluttering, furniture removal, paint/wallpaper changes, changes to fixtures, etc.; shopping for accessories; re-arranging and accessorizing rooms for maximum visual impact; and attending the photo shoot to assist with final details. Sara even provided the seller with a list of resources to help with deep-cleaning the home. One project with Sara involved a “senior couple” who were initially skeptical of the need for staging and overwhelmed by the work. But Sara and I worked together to gain their trust and cooperation. This somewhat “dated” home went from looking cluttered and tired to fresh and light by the time it went on market, leading this home to be under contract within two weeks of listing!

Sara is a workhorse! Don’t be deceived by her small stature. She isn’t afraid to do the moving and lifting that these projects often demand. More importantly, she has a keen eye for style and details while remaining sensitive to the needs of sellers. I loved my experience of working with Sara and look forward to the next opportunity!

1soprano58 (via Houzz), Homeowner

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“Sara did a great job on our home. She works quickly and was easily accessible. I’m very happy with the lighting she selected. She gave me options and exceeded my expectations. Sara stayed under budget and I was able to accomplish more than I originally planned. I look forward to working with her again and would highly recommend her services.”

Jessica DeRusha, Homeowner

As a single guy I had a vision of the way i wanted my decor to be in my new home but was having so much trouble putting it together. I was introduced to Sara by a friend and after a short consult she went to work and I was blown away with the outcome. She takes a vision, and goes above and beyond to make it your own. I would, and will highly recommend Sara when designing your home.

Scot Calogne (via Houzz), Homeowner

With outside-the-box creativity and enormous attention to detail, Sara and her company, Styling Spaces, should be your go-to for staging and design advice. Sara has assisted me in staging two properties so far that I represented as a Realtor, and her advice has yielded results that are gorgeous, on budget and greatly increased the marketability of the homes. In addition to her design talents, Sara is an all around great person, which makes working together even more enjoyable!

btippitt (via Houzz), Homeowner

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