Yates Desygn
Bryan Yates & Mike Yates
Interior Designers
Do great work with great people. Design that enhances everyday living, not just every photo.
Photography: Lisa Petrole, Lacey Land | Styling: Russell Brightwell, Melanie McKinley | Builder: The Hill Group, Alair Homes, Lisa Hammell / Lisa Lynn Renovations & Consulting | Art Advisor: Jennifer Klos / Collector House
Yates Desygn is built on a single conviction: do great work with great people. That commitment extends beyond the studio to every vendor, artisan, and craftsperson who contributes to a project. When Bryan and Mike Yates say Team, they mean it with a capital T.
Their process begins with understanding the lives lived inside each home. Every design decision, from space planning to material selection, is guided by how a family actually moves through their day. At Yates Desygn, beautiful and well-designed are never separate goals.
Why Yates Desygn is on our list
Yates Desygn brings a rare combination of elevated taste and genuine curiosity about how people actually live. Every project is approached with clear communication, disciplined process, and deep respect for the collaboration required to bring a home to its fullest potential.
If you are looking for a design partner who will listen as carefully as they design, and who understands that beauty and function must go hand in hand, Yates Desygn belongs on your short list.
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How would you describe the philosophy behind Yates Desygn in your own words?
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At Yates Desygn, "do great work with great people" isn't just a mantra, it's the foundation of how we operate every single day. Any time we speak of our team, we mean Team with a capital T. That includes not only the incredible people within Yates Desygn, but also the vendors, artisans, and craftspeople we collaborate with to achieve excellence across every project.
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What do you believe separates a truly well-designed home from one that is simply beautiful?
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The time we take to understand all the lives that are lived in a home guides us in making thoughtful and intentional design decisions. A home can be stunning beyond belief, but if it does not enhance everyday living, then no one is happy. That's why we believe that well-designed and beautiful can and must go hand in hand.
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How do you guide clients through complex decisions without losing clarity or direction?
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Complex decisions are an expected part of what we do. Clear communication, listening, and relying on processes help us effectively navigate those situations so we can give our clients the home of their dreams. We believe in setting expectations regarding budgets, timelines, and deliverables from the very beginning.