Today we’d like to introduce you to Morgan Thomas.
Morgan, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I didn’t grow up thinking I’d be a designer. I started my career in semi-custom new construction: walking job sites, customizing floor plans, and helping families navigate the highs and lows of building a home. That experience shaped everything about the way I design today. I realized pretty early on that people weren’t just craving a pretty space; they needed someone who actually understood how homes are built and could translate that into thoughtful, functional design decisions.
Before lauching MTI, I built a portfolio through virtual design services. But the longer I worked with real families, the more I missed the in-person collaboration. Being on site, solving problems on the spot, and really getting to know my clients personally is someting that can’t be replicated through a screen.
2025 has been a rebuilding year for my business. Shifting into local, full-service work meant starting fresh in a lot of ways, meeting new people, putting myself in rooms where I didn’t know anyone, and saying “yes” to learning again. It hasn’t been glamorous, but it’s been really meaningful.
Returning to the construction side of design has felt like coming full circle. It’s allowed me to combine the parts of this industry I love most: problem-solving, collaboration, and creating homes that truly stand the test of time.
I feel incredibly confident in the direction MTI is headed, and stepping into this chapter has reminded me exactly why I started.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I definitely wouldn’t call the road smooth haha. When I first launched my virtual design services, my business took off extremely fast – I was booked out four to six months at a time and working around the clock. From the outside, everything looked like it was thriving. But internally, I felt this pull that something was missing. I loved my clients, but I knew the work wasn’t fully aligned with where I wanted to go.
The real challenge came when I decided to transition into full-service, in-person design. It required me to slow down, rethink my services, rebuild parts of my business, and essentially start a new chapter from the ground up. There were a lot of unknowns, and it stretched me in ways I could’ve never expected.
But I don’t regret any of it. Those hard moments forced me to get clear on what I actually wanted long-term and gave me the space to build a business that feels intentional and meaningful. The road hasn’t been smooth, but it’s shaped me into a better designer and a better business owner.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a full-service residential interior designer here in Dallas, and a big part of my work centers around new construction and larger home projects. Because I come from a construction background, I look at homes a bit differently. I’m always thinking about how families actually live day to day, and how the house needs to support that. The design has to be beautiful, of course, but it also has to make sense for day-to-day life.
Something that’s always been important to me is making a home feel personal, not just pulled from an inspiration photo. I spend a ton of time getting to know my clients so I can design in a way that genuinely reflects them. And I’m very hands-on; I’m there from studs to styling, whether that means reviewing floor plans before dirt is even moved or placing the final pillow on install day. Even as a one-woman studio, I have an incredible team of industry partners who help bring everything together.
What I’m most proud of isn’t just starting my business; it’s the drive behind it. I care deeply about the work I do, and I show up with a level of determination that I’m really proud of. Building a design studio from the ground up takes a lot of heart, and I pour everything into creating an intentional, elevated experience for my clients.
At the end of the day, what sets me apart is that I don’t just do the “pretty” side of design. I understand how homes are built, the decisions that matter early on, and how to make a space function well for the people who live in it. That blend is really where I feel most in my element.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
My biggest piece of advice is to just show up. Get involved, meet people, and don’t overthink it. No one is thinking about you as much as you’re thinking about you, and once you realize that, everything feels a lot less intimidating.
My business coach always says “perfection is perception,” and it’s true. The only person who gets in the way of your growth is usually you. Let go of the idea that everything has to be perfect before you start.
When I launched my business, I didn’t overanalyze it, I just did it. If there’s one thing I wish I knew early on, it’s how important clarity is. Know who you’re speaking to and what you want your business to become. Think long-term. Don’t build your business for the next three months, build it for the next three years.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://morganthomasinteriors.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganthomasinteriors/
