Mary Evelyn

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Mary Evelyn Design Studio

Mary Evelyn McKee brings her unique artistic style to new homes, renovations, and historical restorations, as well as commercial projects across the nation. She typically interfaces with architects and landscape designers, holistically addressing a client's taste and lifestyle. Her Southern sensibilities lead her to design spaces for all climates that connect the indoors and outdoors.

About Mary Evelyn

Mary Evelyn McKee has design and artistry in her genes. Painting classes with her grandmother taught her how to really see and her artist father spurred her talents. "He was so encouraging. I could put two dandelions in a bottle, and he would proclaim it gorgeous. And my mother, an accomplished pianist, taught us tempo and movement to Mozart and Bach." From her richly artistic upbringing, she studied Art History focusing on decorative arts and architecture at Hollins College.
Her approach is personal, pragmatic, and artistic. "When a client is updating, I look for solutions that are timeless, elegant, and comfortable. I try to create something fresh and forward-looking, and use personal collections that reflect the individual." Her style is elegant, but not fussy. Informed by history, yet fresh and surprising. Formulaic design is not in her vocabulary. She seeks the singular piece that creates the frisson necessary for dramatic but inviting rooms.
Mary Evelyn began her design enterprise in 1986. Its success led to opening her retail interiors shop offering her signature palette of sunny neutrals and her eye for great design.

Mary Evelyn Interiors Shop

In the light and airy atmosphere of Mary Evelyn Interiors is a well-edited collection of great design including exclusive collaborations with established U.S. manufacturers and individual craftsmen. She also has ongoing art exhibitions from Amanda Schedler Fine Art. "When I opened the store, I wanted to offer a young, fresh approach, and we've done that. Our shop is a place where you really can see and feel how particular furnishings, fine art, and accessories work together.

Mary Evelyn is located in an innovative space in downtown Homewood, Alabama, just blocks from Birmingham's defining landmark, the iron statue of Vulcan.