About

Lilse McKenna Inc.

Lilse McKenna designs homes that are rooted in tradition and tailored to reflect each client’s personality and lifestyle. Drawing on years of experience in residential design, Lilse expertly layers pattern, color, and texture to create spaces that are sophisticated yet eminently livable. She keeps longevity at the core of every project, bringing together a wide range of stylistic influences to ensure her clients’ homes will continue to grow and evolve with their needs.

Before establishing her firm in 2017, Lilse trained under esteemed designers Lindsey Coral Harper and Markham Roberts. She is currently based in New York and Connecticut with projects across the East Coast and abroad.

Lilse was recognized as one of House Beautiful’s Next Wave 2022 designers. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Luxe Magazine, and Domino, among others.

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