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About Holly

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Michigan State University, Holly began her career working with major brands at a large advertising agency. After several subsequent years at home raising her children, Tripp and Emma, she was eager to return to the design world and began staging homes for top realtors in the Metro Detroit area.

She quickly discovered her love for transforming spaces and was inspired to deepen her expertise. In 2020, Holly earned her Interior Design Certification from the New York Institute of Art & Design and proudly founded Holly Marie Designs.

After years of curating spaces and searching for just the right pieces to complete a space, Holly was eager to take her passion one step further — offering her clients something truly unique. Holly Marie Home launched in 2026 as she continues to serve clients and design her own custom line of furniture, lighting and accent decor.

About Holly Marie Home

At Holly Marie Designs, each space is thoughtfully curated with the client at the center of every decision. While each project begins with foundational elements, what truly sets a space apart is to incorporate pieces that go beyond the expected.

As a designer, I've continually found myself inspired by the gaps in today's market — the pieces I search for but can't quite find. That's how Holly Marie Home was born.

The result is a thoughtfully curated collection of furnishings handcrafted with intention, originality and the kind of detail that turns a house into a statement home, unique to each individual client. I'm pleased to be able to share this intimate line as I continue to be inspired by my client's homes and create unique spaces across the country, both in person and via virtual e‑designs.

Our Client Experiences

"Holly is absolutely amazing! Not only is her sense of design incredible, she is professional, listens, and goes above and beyond for total satisfaction. She worked tirelessly to ensure our project was complete to perfection."

- Jake and Heather Aumann

"Holly is absolutely amazing! Not only is her sense of design incredible, she is professional, listens, and goes above and beyond for total satisfaction. She worked tirelessly to ensure our project was complete to perfection."

- Jake and Heather Aumann

"What started as a kitchen refresh turned into a kitchen remodel, master bath remodel, and entire house update! We were so impressed with Holly’s knowledge and style, along with every contractor she hired, that we ended up doing much more than our original scope. Everyone was so friendly, professional, clean, and fun to work with – we almost didn’t want the projects to end! Our house reflects a perfect blend of our style and what’s on trend. Perhaps most impressive was Holly’s ability to tell us where to spend the money and where we can save. I walk around amazed on the daily. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"

- Adam and Heather Timpf

"I cannot say enough great things about my experience working with Holly! She was able to support me to update so many rooms in my house virtually. In the world of influencing, Holly was able to help me focus in on what would draw the rooms in my house together and provide guidance on what pieces would be timeless. Holly was so responsive to my questions and I am so happy with all of our outcomes! I cannot recommend Holly Marie Designs enough!"

- Maggie Dainton

"We had the best experience working with Holly for the cosmetic remodel of the complete main level of our house. She was so attentive and took great notes in listening to our vision of the remodel. From there she made the entire process so seamless. She worked room by room and gave us many options, but we never felt like we couldn’t choose what we wanted. She isn’t happy unless you are happy. She went over and beyond to make us feel like we were her only client even though she was also juggling many projects simultaneously. She would find the perfect pieces for each room and not stop until the look was complete. We can’t wait to use her again on our next project and would recommend her to everyone."

- Jim and Stacy Clow

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