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BANKSTON MAY ASSOCIATES
Curating exceptional spaces through timeless design and unparalleled craftsmanship
ABOUT BANKSTON MAY ASSOCIATES Founded in 1999 by Darla Bankston May, Bankston May Associates (BMA) is an acclaimed design firm renowned for crafting timeless, bespoke spaces that balance classical elegance with modern living. Serving luxury residential and boutique hospitality clients worldwide, BMA believes exceptional design is carefully crafted with purpose, sophistication, and a profound understanding of individual lifestyles.
RESIDENTIAL PORTFOLIO
Transforming residences into lasting sanctuaries of elegance and comfort.
“Designer Darla Bankston May brings a human scale to sweeping spaces and makes small rooms feel more grand. Eschewing a specific look, each luxurious home she creates is as unique as its clients."
- Architectural Digest
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When we bought our home over eight years ago, we knew we’d need a professional to help transform it from a blank slate into our dream home. From our first phase of updates to the most recent, Darla and her team have consistently exceeded expectations. Her vision, attention to detail, and ability to create spaces that feel elegant, timeless, and personal is unmatched. She communicates clearly, listens thoughtfully, and has truly earned our trust. We would recommend her to anyone looking to design an inspired home.
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- The Browns
The BMA team integrates technical skill and refined creativity across architectural planning, construction, interior design, and custom furnishings. Each detail is thoughtfully tailored to the client, producing a final design that surpasses expectations.
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Working with Darla and her team was such a gift. They brought a vision that helped us create a home that feels deeply personal, a reflection of our personalities, our time living abroad, and the moments we cherish most. Their creativity, clear communication, and attention to detail made the process seamless. Darla helped us see possibilities we never would have imagined on our own, and the result is not only a beautiful space, but one that’s truly meaningful.
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- Romero family
COMMERCIAL DESIGN
BMA delivers refined elegance and comfort in hospitality interiors, designing guest rooms, lobbies, and lounges that enhance the guest experience through careful attention to detail and lasting style.
FEATURED RECOGNITION
• Architectural Digest Pro Directory Designer • Best Interior Designers in Texas – Home Builder Digest (2025) • 21 Best Houston Interior Designers on the AD PRO Directory (2025) • Best Interior Designers In Texas – Love Happens Magazine (2024) • Houston Leader in Design • Featured in LUXE Interiors + Design, Traditional Home, Elle Décor, Modern Luxury Interiors, Houston City Book
BANKSTON MAY ASSOCIATES
STUDIO 6363 Woodway Drive, Suite 150 Houston, TX 77057 United States
CONTACT (713) 789-1912 info@bankstonmay.com @ bankstonmayassociates
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