Who We Are

We are an interior design firm specializing in designing with intention and style, and we pride ourselves on providing a seamless luxury experience.

Helen’s background as a professional organizer and counselor allows her to go beyond creating just a pretty space. Her designs cater to each person’s unique needs, tendencies and aspirations. Her designs ensure that your home will work for you and not against you.

We also know that you don’t have time for inefficiency. That’s why we follow a clear 15 step project management system that provides a streamlined process where you can focus on your passions while we create the home of your dreams.

We serve the Galveston, Houston, and Kansas City metro area as well as vacation homes across the United States.

About Helen Austen

You may recognize Helen Austen from her many live T.V. appearances. For 8 years, she has been a regular expert contributor on morning television in Kansas City.

Helen’s work has been featured nationally in HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World Magazine, and regionally on KCTV5, Better Kansas City, Great Day Houston, Your California Life, Fox4KC, KMBC Channel 9, NBC Action News 41, Kansas City’s NPR affiliate show Central Standard and many more.

Helen Austen holds a Master’s degree in Human Services with a graduate certificate in Professional Counseling and is a graduate of The New York Institute of Art and Design’s Interior Design Program.

For 12 years, Helen was the principle organizer and CEO of Organized by Helen. In 2020, Helen pivoted into full service interior design and has loved being able to make a bigger and more thorough impact through her design work.

Flexible & Wellbeing Design

Our Philosophy

Our firm adheres to a flexible design aesthetic which allows us to create spaces that reflect our client’s style based on their preferences, needs, and lifestyle.

We also take a well-being approach to design and offer additional design options that can help improve the impact that your spaces have on your everyday living.

Our 7 Well-Being Design Options

  • Organized
  • Nudge Architecture & Design
  • Nature & Lighting
  • Hobbies & Interests
  • Create Sleep Sanctuaries
  • Non-Toxic
  • Living in Place
Helen’s Press & TV Segments

As Seen On

As a regular expert contributor on lifestyle television in Kansas City, Helen Austen is recognized as a leader in her field. Her expertise has also been featured nationally in HGVT Magazine and Woman’s World magazine,  and regionally on Great Day Houston, My KC Live, Your California Life, Better Kansas City, KCTV5, Fox4KC, KMBC Channel 9, NBC Action News 41, Kansas City’s NPR affiliate show Central Standard and many more. In addition, she has been the guest speaker at various events including: national trade conferences, health and wellness retreats, home improvement shows, community organizing groups, and more.

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