Based in Dallas, Texas, Mary Beth Wagner’s full-service firm manages projects with the vision and polish of the career decorator she is.
Her interiors are punchy, bright, and lively—with an eye for the kind of elegant details and crisp finishes that bring refinement to her bold color palettes and pattern play. Her balanced eye for antiques, paired with fearless wallcoverings and unexpected artwork—like that of favorite collaborator, the painter Hunt Slonem—has made her a darling of Dallas Morning News, AD, Luxe, Veranda, and many others.
From stately English Tudors to a whimsical Texas hunting & gaming cabin—with just the right amount of waterfowl detailing—her work strikes the perfect mix of modern and traditional, casual and formal, sweetness and salt.
What is your signature cocktail or meal for entertaining?
I love the Aperol Spritz because it is refreshing, and I love champagne!
Favorite place to visit during the summer months or somewhere you are hoping to visit and why?
Sea Island, Georgia. We have been going every summer for over 20 years---it's my happy place! I love long walks on the beach, and the sunsets looking at the Marsh are spectacular! It is a little slice of heaven.
Giardino Palma Chair Cushion
What advice would you give to designers just starting out or to yourself when looking back?
Working for an established designer is the best way to learn tips and get comfortable with installs, measures, and all the less glamorous parts of the business.
Tips for designing with color and pattern?
Go for it! Don't hold back.
Giardino Branca Stripe and Palampore Pillows
What made you choose Casa Branca for your spaces?
We love the color palette that Casa Branca uses and the patterns, especially the Madagascar grass cloth.
Favorite Casa Branca fabric, wallpaper, or item. :)
Palampore Stripe in Salmon and Roman. Madagascar Foglia. The palm leave curved Credenza.
