Room Design & Home Styling in Dayton, Ohio
Because your home should be beautiful, but it also has to work for your real life.
Unique, comfortable designs that work for you
I want your home to be your absolute favorite place. It should wrap around you like a warm hug from your best friend, the one who's just a little bit sassy.
I'm Kara McMillen, a Certified Home Stylist and founder of The Revival Co. I create custom room design plans for homes in Dayton, Ohio and the surrounding Miami Valley. Every design is built to be beautiful and functional for how you actually live, not just to look good in photos. You can implement your plan on your own timeline or have me help you see it through.
Is a Room Design Service Right for You?
It’s a great fit if:
A room feels "off," but you can't put your finger on why
You've moved into a new home and don't know where to start
You want a refresh without a full renovation
You know what you like but can't figure out how to pull it together
Your room looks nice but doesn't work for your daily life
What You'll Receive
After we meet to talk about your project, you'll receive a complete design packet with everything you need to finish your room:
A mood board and design concept
A space layout and color palette
A shopping list
A ballpark budget
A step-by-step completion plan
You'll know exactly what needs to be done, what to buy, and how it all comes together. No guesswork!
Room Design Services
Functional homes with a dash of spice
DIY Design Plan
I create the design so you can complete the update on your own timeline.
This package is ideal if you enjoy shopping and want the freedom to choose your own pieces, guided by a clear plan.
Pricing: $525
This package is ideal if you enjoy shopping and want the freedom to choose your own pieces, guided by a clear plan.
What’s Included:
In-home project kickoff meeting
Custom design for one room (one concept and one revision)
Custom space layout and color palette
Recommended design style and shopping list for furniture and accessories (you select the actual products)
Ballpark implementation budget
Step-by-step completion plan
Access to trade discounts at 20 home furnishing retailers
Premium Design Plan
I create the design, select the actual pieces, and help you bring it to life.
Pricing: $1,725
I serve as your project manager, from choosing properly sized furniture and accessories to helping you implement the plan in your home. Once all the pieces have arrived, I come back for an in-home styling session to put the finishing touches on your room.
What’s Included:
All services provided in DIY Room Style Design, including:
In-home project kickoff meeting
Custom design for one room (one concept and one revision)
Custom room floor plan and color palette
Recommended design style and shopping list for furniture and accessories (I select the actual products for you)
Ballpark implementation budget
Step-by-step completion plan
Access to trade discounts at 20 home furnishing retailers
Plus:
Project management and shopping services to select properly sized furniture and accessories styled for your space
A 120-minute in-home styling session to review and edit your finished room and troubleshoot any details that have you stumped
A la Carte Design Services
For when you need help with just a few parts of your room update.
Pricing: $75/hour
Don’t need a full room makeover, but just needs help with one aspect of the room style?
We can help with tasks like
Accessory shopping and selection
Floor plan refresh diagram
Furniture shopping and selection
Room style update and edit suggestions
Color selection
FAQs
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With a DIY Design Plan, you will serve as the primary shopper and project manager. I will be available on an unlimited basis to answer any questions, help you make decisions, and review any items you’re considering purchasing.
With a Premium Design Plan, I will serve as the primary shopper and project manager with you fully informed and approving all decisions and purchases. In addition, you will receive and in-home styling session when I will help you set up and style the space.
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We will start the project with a Kickoff Meeting. You and any other decision makers will need to be present to share your goals and preferences for the design. I will need to know what you love and don’t love about your current space along with what problems you would like us to address with the new design. This is your time to let it all out and share all your hopes and dreams so that we can create a plan that knocks your socks off! After that, while we are open to hearing your ideas, we kindly ask that you let us work our magic in putting together a unique design plan for you.
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No. We will never force you to discard something. As a part of the project Kickoff Meeting, you will tell us what items you love and would like to continue using in your space. We will create the new design while incorporating the pieces you want to keep. When we create the new design, we will identify opportunities to purchase second-hand items, if you are interested in doing so.
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You are responsible for removing any discarded items from your home.
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During the project Kickoff Meeting, you will specify a budget cap or budget range for any new products. The new design will be planned according to your budget. During the project Kickoff Meeting, you will specify a budget cap or budget range for any new products. The new design will be planned according to your budget.
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After the project Kickoff Meeting, we kindly ask for four weeks to create the design concept along with the floorplan, color palette, shopping list, ballpark budget and step-by-step completion plan. When our work is complete, we will schedule a Design Presentation Meeting in your home. The design plan can be implemented on your own timeline.
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When The Revival Co. creates a design plan for you, you are granted access to our Trade Discounts at 20 home furnishing retailers. Discounts typically range from 10-50 percent off retail prices and sometimes include free shipping.
When trade discounts are utilized, I will purchase the item on your behalf and you will reimburse me. Instead of billing for my time to handle all procurement tasks (including returns), I will charge a flat procurement fee in the amount of 50 percent of the trade discount.
You are not obligated to purchase items through The Revival Co. using my trade discounts. You are welcome to purchase products on your own at the retail price.
If you would like to purchase an item from a retailer that offers trade discounts through which we don’t currently have an account, we would be happy to set one up if we are able.
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For all design plans, 50 percent of the total cost is due upfront. The remaining 50 percent of the total cost will be billed and is due upon delivery of the Design Plan.
For additional Styling Services, fees for hours worked will be billed on a monthly basis. The balance of fees for hours worked will be billed and is due when the project is complete.
Charges for any furniture, accessories, or materials purchased on your behalf will be billed upon purchase and payment is due within five days.
We accept payment via cash, credit, check or Venmo. All organization service fees and styling service fees are non-refundable.
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Confidentiality is essential. We will not share details about your possessions, your home, or the discussions we have during our time together. With your permission, we would appreciate the opportunity to use project photos (without your name) in marketing materials.
Kara has a strong eye for design, pays close attention to detail and was extremely thorough throughout the process. I highly recommend The Revival Co. and plan to work with them again on my next project.
-Scott
Tell us what you’re dreaming about
Which space(s) in your home could use some extra love? Let us know your challenges, timelines, and desired outcomes, and we will respond promptly with next steps on our room design services.