our firm’s philosophy
Bankston May Associates (BMA) is an award winning, full service interior design firm providing luxury residential and commercial interior design services with a client-centered philosophy. As opposed to having a trademark “look”, BMA designs spaces that reflect a client’s personality and taste, while complementing their lifestyle. Principal designer, Darla Bankston May and her design staff understand and enjoy the challenge of creating an environment suitable to each client’s lifestyle while also incorporating the client’s individual tastes.
Darla Bankston May, NCIDQ, ASID, RID
Darla Bankston May graduated from Texas State University with a BA in Interior Design and a double minor in architecture and art history. She began her career as a design associate for seven years before forming Bankston May Associates, Inc. in 1999.
Darla is a licensed Interior Designer in the State of Texas, a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers, and a member of Preservation Houston. With more than 20 years in the design industry, she has accumulated vast experience and knowledge in all phases of design from architectural planning and construction to interior concepts and furnishings. She takes a client-centered approach to her designs and enjoys the challenge of creating spaces that reflect the client’s personality, but more importantly, complement their lifestyle.
2013 | Luxe Interiors + Design-Gold List Awards
2014 | American Society of Interior Designers (ASID-TGCC) Silver Award for Residential Space over 3500 sq.ft
2014 | American Society of Interior Designers (ASID-TGCC) Gold Award for Architectural Feature/Element
2014 | Luxe Interiors + Design Gold List Award
2015 | Houston Design Center – Leaders in Design
2015 | Luxe Interiors + Design Gold List Award
2016 | “Deck the Tables” – The Houston Design Center
2016 | People’s Choice and Most Creative Awards, Collaborators: Angel Rios – AER Textiles and Artist- Nicola Parente
2017 | 25 Best Interior Designers in Texas 2017 – The LuxPad
2018 | Best of Houzz
2019 | Best of Houzz
2020 | 10 Best Custom Home Interior Designers in Texas