About Me

My name is Kelly Porter.  I’m a Designer, Color Consultant and the owner of Porter House Designs.  I believe God uses color everywhere everyday to inspire us and make our lives richer.  That’s why I always begin with color when helping clients.

I’ve witnessed over and over again how a coat of paint can solely transform an ordinary space into an extraordinary one, and simply put — color makes people happy.  But I’ve also seen how many people struggle with choosing the right colors.

Color selection is a very important part of my designs and DIY plans, and I’ve been a designer for 15 years.  Before then, I worked in public relations but left the corporate world to stay at home with my three sons.  With the help of my very supportive husband, I was able to pursue my passion and start my own design business.

We are based in the Washington, DC – Baltimore area, and through our on-line design service Design Take-Out, I can create custom color schemes and design boards for clients anywhere in the world!

I’m best known for my home office — a space I named my ‘Mom Cave.’  I received national recognition and started the ‘mom cave’ design trend after my home office was featured in The Washington Post and on Apartment Therapy.

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In addition to my design business, I write the Living Style column for Sherwin-Williams’ website, STIR, I’m a contributor to Houzz.com, and I work with CertaPro Painters as a color consultant.

My local and online projects include residential interiors and exteriors, and commercial spaces including restaurants and a bakery. Working with color correctly takes experience and a good eye.  I’m so grateful that God has allowed me to acquire both over the years.

If I can assist you with color selections or if you’re a DIYer or business owner in need of design help, please contact me at kelly@porterhousedesigns.com.

Check out my ‘mom cave’ news segment that aired nationally:

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