Expert Care
Sara Lynne Thomas – Owner & Principal Designer
At Styling Spaces Nashville, we believe that your environment should be a reflection of your unique story. Led by the experienced and passionate designer Sara Lynne Thomas, our team is dedicated to creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional, comfortable, and truly yours.
Sara Lynne Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for design to every project. Her philosophy is centered on collaboration, listening intently to each client’s vision, and translating it into a tangible reality. With a deep understanding of color theory, texture, and spatial dynamics, she crafts interiors that are both timeless and fresh, sophisticated and inviting.
Our services extend beyond simple decorating. We specialize in comprehensive interior design for a diverse range of clients and projects, including:
- Home Interiors: From a single room refresh to a full-scale home renovation, we work with you to create a sanctuary that suits your lifestyle. We handle every detail, from space planning and furniture selection to lighting design and custom finishes, ensuring a seamless and stress-free process.
- Office & Commercial Interiors: We understand that a well-designed workspace can boost productivity, foster creativity, and leave a lasting impression on clients. We create tailored commercial environments that align with your brand identity and optimize functionality for your employees and customers.
At Styling Spaces Nashville, we are committed to excellence in design and client satisfaction. We invite you to join us on a journey to transform your space into something extraordinary—a place where every detail is thoughtfully curated and every room tells a story.
Areas of Expertise
- Interior Design & Styling
- Commercial Design & Styling
- Outdoor Living
- Remodeling and Renovation Designs
- Installation and Subcontractor Management
- Space and Furniture Planning
- Decorative Lighting, Artwork, Accessory and Furniture Selections
- Color Consultation based on harmony of space, light, reflection, flow & size

Our Work
High Design – Low Cost: Kitchen & Bath Update
High Design - Low Cost: Kitchen & Bath Update Styling Spaces Nashville is proud to present a stunning "High Design - Low Cost Kitchen and Bath Update" for [...]
10 Year Design Refresh
10 Year Design Refresh At Styling Spaces Nashville, we recently completed a "10 Year Design Refresh" for a beautiful home in Gallatin, TN. Our clients wanted to [...]
Modern Organic Home
Modern Organic Home Styling Spaces Nashville had the pleasure of transforming a beautiful "Modern Organic Home" in Brentwood, infusing it with renewed life and a seamless flow. We [...]
Modern Brentwood Home
Modern Brentwood Home A complete home interior design for this new Brentwood home. Sara Affonso Owner/Principle Designer Styling Spaces Nashville [...]
Achieve the Look While Not Breaking the Bank
Achieve the Look While Not Breaking the Bank Many individuals worry about the costs to update or create a look for their home they can call their [...]
Mt Juliet Elite Gymnastics
Mt Juliet Elite Gymnastics This project was so much fun! Sara Affonso Owner/Principle Designer Styling Spaces Nashville [...]
Breathtaking Fernandina Beach House
Breathtaking Fernandina Beach House This project was so much fun! When your client moves to the beach and asks you to design and decorate it, the answer is [...]
Boho Chic
Boho Chic ... Additional Featured Work [...]
Delightful Dentist Office
Delightful Dentist Office This dentist wanted to create a warm & welcoming space for her patients. We delivered! It’s no secret that most of us are not fans [...]
Fabulous Foxland Beauty
Fabulous Foxland Beauty Fabulous Foxland Beauty... [...]
A Fresh Start
A Fresh Start A Fresh Start ... New Trend Alert: Layered art! Create a statement with layered [...]
A Touch of Pink
A Touch of Pink At Touch of Pink,,, [...]
Chefs Kitchen
Chefs Kitchen From Dark and Dated to welcoming, clean, a chefs dream come true. We started by tearing down the wall separating the small closed off kitchen to [...]
California meets Tennessee
California Meets Tennessee When your extremely chic California client moves to Tennessee, you need to merge both styles together! You will see crystal chandeliers mixed with equestrian art [...]
Lakeside Luxury
Lakeside Luxury My clients build this grandacious home on the lake with the most gorgeous views and designer interior! They wanted to elevate the interior furnishings, artwork, & [...]
So Very Glam
So Very Glam Welcome to the hidden “so very glam” ladies room! From the snakeskin wallpaper, to the gorgeous plum Velvet tufted sofa, to the leopard print rug… [...]
Even the Kids are Excited!
Even the Kids are Excited! When your clients daughter dreams of becoming an interior designer when she grows up, you know you have to deliver! Based on her [...]
Girl Boss
Girl Boss The ultimate “Girl Boss” needs the ultimate office to get stuff done! This may be very very favorite furniture piece I have ever used in a [...]
Cozy Traditional
Cozy Traditional In this project, you will see a mix of warm dark wood mixed with brushed gold fixtures, beautiful soft cream furnishings, and a coastal color pallet. [...]
Sweet French Country
Sweet French Country Sweet French Country ... Beautiful Details Light & Fresh [...]
No Pouting in this Powder Room
No Pouting in this Powder Room This powder room refresh is nothing short of stunning! We added shiplap, gorgeous large sconces, a dramatic mirror, & custom floor to [...]
Exquisite Vintage
It was like putting together a puzzle on the ceiling. Each piece of barnwood is a different length, width, and color. To really make a statement, I wanted to ensure the variations in size and color were highlighted by mixing it up.
Elegant French Country
The challenge in this project was finding a lighting source that did not need to be plugged in. I came across these gorgeous candelabras and I knew I had my answer!
Polished Class
People often ask me how to accessorize their shelves. This client had a gorgeous fireplace and one of her requests was how to decorate the shelves lining the fireplace.
Timeless Elegance
The main focus in this design, was lighting. If you really want to make a change, my first suggestions are wall colors and lighting. These two items can completely change a room!
Ritz Carlton Living
The client's enjoyed their travels so they wanted to create an oasis in their home that reflected the feel and look of a Ritz carlton Hotel.
Beach Meets Farmhouse
Two things stood out to me as the homeowner described her vision for the space. First, she said that her husband loved the HGTV show "Fixer Upper". ...
Coastal Beauty with Family In Mind
We brought in comfortable coastal furnishings with fabrics and details that could weather the kids and pets storm.
Comfortable Tennessee Living
Open floor plan with furnishings that allow friends and family to gather and enjoy each others company.
“Driving Miss Daisy” Gem
Often, we come into a home with a few pieces to work with and incorporate into the design. I knew right away how to complete the design story and where to direct the purchase process. I stumbled upon this farmhouse table at an Antique store and fell in love with the look and the story!
Resort Living at It’s Best
Function, Design and Fun is what was created in our outdoor living space for our Nashville family.


