ABOUT TAFT

Taft Studio, headquartered in Houston and deeply connected to Detroit, stands as a comprehensive interior design firm serving a diverse clientele across various locations. We cater to an array of clients, encompassing businesses, property managers, collaborative design firms, and more. Our services encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from meticulous space planning and innovative concept design to precise furniture selection, comprehensive contract documentation, seamless consultant coordination, diligent permitting facilitation, dedicated buildout support, and an array of other invaluable offerings.

At our core, we espouse a pragmatic and transparent methodology for every project we undertake. Our focus remains fixed on the ultimate objective: the realization of a successful project. While the definition of success can vary, we maintain that a prosperous project, in our context, extends beyond just its final outcome. We hold the conviction that genuine success is embodied in the satisfaction of all stakeholders involved, both upon project completion and throughout the collaborative journey itself.

Founded in 2021 by Lizzy Bufton & Stephanie Russell after over 15 years of experience in the interior design industry, we have gotten our hands into a lot of different projects and look forward to getting started on yours.

 

Meet the Design Team

  • LIZZY BUFTON

    Owner-Partner & Lead Interior Designer

    Hometown: Allen Park, Michigan

    Alma mater: Wayne State University - Detroit, Michigan

    Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Interior Design

    Favorite Hot Sauce: Valentina Extra Hot

  • STEPHANIE RUSSELL

    Owner-Partner & Lead Interior Designer

    Hometown: Beaumont, Texas

    Alma mater: University of Texas - Austin, Texas

    Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

    Favorite Food: Eggs

  • MEREDITH STUART

    Interior Designer & Furniture Specialist

    Hometown: Brenham, Texas

    Alma mater: Texas Tech University - Lubbock, Texas

    Bachelor of Interior Design

    Favorite Cocktail: Summer? Margarita! Winter? Old Fashioned

  • Amy Fleener

    Senior Interior Designer

    Hometown: Navasota, Texas

    Alma mater: Texas A&M University - College Station, Texas

    Bachelor of Science in Architecture

    Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift

  • ANGELA GALLARDO

    Interior & Architectural Designer

    Location: Scotsdale, Arizona

    Alma mater: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, Bachelor of Architecture

    Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Associate of Interior Design

    Favorite Activity: Cycling & Spin

  • RENEE HAMES

    Interior Designer

    Hometown: Charleston, SC

    Alma mater: Art Institute of Houston

    Favorite Hobby: Cooking, especially when testing out new and creative recipes!