our approach

Rivers & Walnut is a boutique residential design studio specializing in remodels, restorations and new construction.

We help clients see the full potential of their home and create a clear design plan before the project becomes a series of disconnected decisions. We consider the layout, cabinetry, lighting, materials and architectural details together so the home feels cohesive and intentional.

We look at the project as a whole, not room by room or selection by selection. When needed, we communicate with contractors, cabinet makers, architects, fabricators and vendors to explain the approved design and answer design questions.

Our goal is to give clients a thoughtful, complete design plan and the information needed to move into construction with clarity and confidence.

Mckenzie has a way of seeing a home before all of the pieces are there. Whether working from architectural plans or rethinking an existing house, she sees how spaces should connect, where proportion can be improved, and how cabinetry, lighting, materials and architectural details can completely change the way a home feels.

She believes the best design does not impose a style on a house. It listens to the architecture, setting and the people who will live there, then brings those pieces together in a way that feels personal, intentional and right for the home.