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Whittney Parkinson Design

Indianapolis, IN, US

Whittney Parkinson's refined designs are uniquely catered to her clients' lifestyles. Crafting spaces that are equal parts personal and ageless, she uses her background in art and interior architecture to inform her process.

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a living room filled with furniture and a fire place

a room with a chair and a shelf on the wall

a large kitchen with a center island and wooden chairs

a large white bath tub sitting in a bathroom next to a window

a large kitchen with a marble counter top

a white bed sitting in a bedroom next to a white dresser

a kitchen with purple cabinets and green rubber boots

a kitchen with green cabinets and marble counter tops

a kitchen with a lot of cabinets and a potted plant

a kitchen island with a bunch of food on top of it

a kitchen with a long counter and a light hanging from the ceiling

a kitchen with a center island with a marble top

a kitchen with marble counter tops and stools

a bath room with a sink a mirror and a bath tub

a kitchen with a center island with chairs

a bathroom with a walk in shower next to a sink

a kitchen with gray cabinets and marble counter tops

a bathroom with two sinks and a large mirror

a dining room and kitchen with a table and chairs

a living room filled with furniture and a large window

a room with a door and a table with a potted plant

About

Whittney Parkinson Design is a full service interior design firm located in Indianapolis. As the offspring of an architect & designer, Whittney has a lifetime of experience & knowledge in the field. Merging this background, along with her education in art & interior architecture, Whittney uses these abilities to better communicate ideas with her clients for an enjoyable design experience.

Whittney prides herself on working seamlessly with clients to achieve a balance of personal & ageless design, that is uniquely catered to each clients' lifestyle & aesthetic, all while staying true to the WPD brand of refined traditionalism.

Whittney Parkinson Design is featured regularly in international publications, such as The Wall Street Journal, Traditional Home, Domino, House & Garden, Better Homes & Gardens, My Domaine, etc.

Whittney Parkinson Design

can advise on

Furniture and home decor selection and placement

Floor plan layout

Stores and brands to consider

Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)

Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments

Cabinetry and built-ins

Fixtures, finishes and trims

Construction and remodel ideas

Exterior design

Career advice for aspiring designers

Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Whittney Parkinson Design can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

Client Testimonials

"Whittney Parkinson is just as divine as her work. I came to the consultation with concern on projects and overwhelmed with how to bring my home vision to life. I left my consultation full of excitement, tangible ideas, and plenty of resources, My session was packed with ideas on how to create spaces that can age beautifully with my growing family and she empowered me to step out of my comfort zone with design elements in my kitchen. I am so grateful for the money and indecision she saved me!"

Jennifer F.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Meeting with Whittney has been the single best experience of building a custom home during a pandemic! Due to the cost increase of materials, my budget to hire a designer disappeared. When I saw Whittney would be hosting mini-consultations via The Expert, I jumped at the chance, and it was worth it! Her work has always been a major source of inspiration! I feel so much better about the choices I've been making and am inspired by the suggestions she made! She was an absolute delight to chat with!"

Marley W.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney was amazing! Got so much done and totally transformed what I was thinking!"

Yassmean A.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"What a productive hour with a fabulous designer. Whittney was extremely helpful and got my vibe immediately. Great resources and tips. Will be trying to snag another time! Thank you!"

Claranne L

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"I LOVED chatting with Whittney! And now I have some really beautiful inspiration for my dream kitchen! So excited to get to work!! She was helpful, kind, thoughtful, and articulated everything well and she really captured my vision! Her vision and creativity can’t be matched! Loved every second!!! And I feel really grateful for the opportunity to get her input!"

Alyssa G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"What a wonderful experience! Whitney was very professional, prepared and helpful. She used the bones of what we have and came prepared to make it even better! She effectively managed our time and was able to provide ideas and sources for our space. I loved this experience overall and would highly recommend meeting with Whitney for your design needs!"

Kaysie W.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Such a productive session. Whittney asked a couple questions before our session so we could maximize our time together. She was easy to engage with and gave me great direction. So excited I had the opportunity to engage with her this way as geographically it would have been a challenge. Thank you!"

Cassandra G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney was professional, knowledgeable, and most of all, very efficient with her excellent design advice. I left our session with the specifics I needed for one room and a great vision for a few other spaces. It was a fantastic experience. "

Sarah T.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney was wonderful, insightful, concise, creative and supportive, just some ways I would describe my experience of her during our consult. Whittney’s eye is impeccable and one of a kind, talented is an understatement. Everything and more I was hoping for. "

Stefanie G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"I was apprehensive to book an appointment because I had so many questions and 1 hour didn’t seem long enough. But I really admire Whittney’s work and took a chance! I’m so happy that I did! We covered all my important questions which included all the finishes (floor, wall, countertops, hardware, etc), we had time to redesign several parts of my kitchen layout, troubleshoot construction issues transitioning old & new build. It was incredible. Whittney’s design eye is like no other! I’m so happy!"

Danielle M.

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"Whittney is excellent! She has great design sensibility and is prepared, insightful, and thorough during meetings. Love working with her! "

Ashley R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"My consultation with Whittney was fantastic. She is so knowledgeable and personable, she immediately made me feel at ease and we plunged right into the the issues I have with my remodel. I couldn't believe it when she sketched out an idea that gave me six more feet of wall space, something that my architect missed! I can't recommend her more highly. "

Sheila L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney was incredibly kind, helpful, and generous with her knowledge and experiences. I’m a designer taking steps into bettering my business, and felt I would relate with Whittney and could really learn from her! So grateful for this platform, and her time. "

Cary R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"This my second appointment with Whittney and neither time disappointed! We had a complete remodel scheduled for our main bath and she gave a ton of direction for our material selections in a pre construction call. This time we nailed down all the final details to give my project that very polished look. She provided awesome resources, excellent insight and even shared how she approaches areas in a project. We even had time to do some fine tuning of the adjoining bedroom for a very cohesive look"

Julie K.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"We waited a month to meet with Whittney because we KNEW she was worth the wait and the investment. We felt like she captured exactly what we wanted while also expanding our creativity to some new ideas. If you are restoring or renovating a historic home…it pays to invest in someone who has the knowledge that she has. My husband and I ended our call and both said “Wow that was worth every penny” and we’re already thinking of other rooms to utilize her expertise. She’s beyond talented…AMAZING. "

Tawni J.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney was just as amazing as I knew she'd be! She helped me figure out problem areas in our kitchen I was struggling with and even did some quick elevations in AutoCad right on our call to help me visualize our space. I'm so grateful for all her knowledge and resources she shared and can't recommend her enough!"

Breanna B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney was very helpful, professional and inspirational!! I felt lost with my new home project but her guidance made it much easier for me."

Teresa A.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"My experience with Whittney was exactly what I’d hoped for…equally insightful and reassuring. I specifically needed business advice and encouragement and she delivered. I highly recommend booking a session with her if you need some help navigating your business growing pains. "

Melanie B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"We have had two sessions with Whittney and cannot wait to have another! We are just blown away by her skills and talent in helping us bring our vision to life. You will NOT be disappointed. We had a spot in our kitchen we struggled with what to do and she was able to completely keep our "vibe" but giving us a whole new perspective on relocating something...it's making the ENTIRE kitchen more functional. We would never have thought to do it...hence...why you get someone so good like Whittney!!"

Tawni J.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Beyond what I expected. You get what you put in. Whittney made sure we get the most out of our time and answered every single one of my questions and more. Her passion for design, detail and aesthetic are impeccable. There were issues with my cabinetry I did not see until Whittney pointed them out, minor but made a huge difference in every day use. I would not hesitate to book another session with Whittney. Well worth your money & time! "

Leigh J.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Very professional and uses the time efficiently. without her recommendations, I would have made many design mistakes. I highly recommend her!!!"

Teresa A.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"I had just started a new job & felt a little underprepared & overwhelmed before our meeting, but Whittney was wonderful! Super efficient & very gracious in helping my frazzled self remodel our kitchen. She sent me a new layout & since then we’ve gotten our ducks in a row & have started the project! I’ve shared the plans with our cabinet ppl as well as our contractor & they’ve been very helpful. Rest assured you will accomplish more than you think. 5 stars would & have recommended her to others."

Katina G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"We absolutely loved our experience working with Whittney. She was able to quickly determine the changes we needed to make for our project that would have the biggest impact for our budget and the look we were going for. She made the process fun and was easy to talk to. We appreciated her construction and design expertise and how she was able to translate that in a way that we could understand. We have a board a clear plan to follow to begin working on our project now. "

Chris H.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney shares her expertise and talents in such a lovely way, easily navigating my questions, spaces and topics from lighting, to surfaces, and materials. She helped me answer 1 or 2 kitchen islands (marble book matched on the single island!), gave great advice on tone for flooring, lighting (scale and color) for the great room and built ins. Also recommended stone sources for the master bath. This is my second new build and my questions are pretty specific and she is just that, The Expert. "

Carolyn C.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"I really enjoyed my time with Whitney. She was able to clearly suggest and educate on so many details in order to improve our new build. We were able to touch on my most important areas of concern and made suggestions that we will definitely use in building our home. I highly recommend taking the time and opportunity for a consultation."

Kim C.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"My consultation with Whittney was so much more than I expected. I was in awe of how quickly she can whip out a sketch of a room with her amazing ideas. The follow up links are such a tremendous help. I will definitely call on Whittney again as her talent and knowledge are immeasurable. "

Amy B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"I chose Whittney because most of my questions were regarding the exterior. I love and respect her for her interior design, but I read that she grew up with parents in the architecture and construction field. I knew that she would be able to help with the exterior architecture. She did not disappoint! She was prepared with suggestions from the pictures I sent and listened carefully to each detail that I mentioned. I can’t wait to get started with the changes! Highly recommend this service! "

Allison W.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"My meeting with Whittney was exactly what I'd hoped for. She focused on my priorities and discussed various ideas to pull my space together. After our meeting she sent me an email with links to purchase decor options. Would love to work with her again! Fantastic experience."

Gillian L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney is incredible. She has an unrivaled ability to conceptualize a room on-the-spot and quickly sketch out ideas out in an organized way. We have saved an immense amount of time and frustration by utilizing our sessions with Whittney and she makes the most of every single second. She is professional, generous with her ideas and time, thoughtful, and considers every aspect of your home in her suggestions. I would recommend Whittney in a heartbeat."

Melissa M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"By far the best expert to speak to. This is my fourth session with Whittney and I couldn't recommend her more. If you are prepared she comes prepared and anticipates all your needs in a very thorough manner. Do not hesitate to book Whittney!"

Leigh J.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

Verified by The Expert

"Thrilled to be a repeat client of Whittney's on the Expert. Whittney is hands down the BEST on the Expert. I said it. The value she provides is exceptional. She literally takes the guess work out of projects with clear (and beautiful) visuals and room mock-ups with coordinating links for all of her suggestions. She listens and easy grasps the needs I've expressed and then delivers a vision that feels both exciting and do-able to execute. She has an incredible eye and is worth every cent!"

Tiffany G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney is so talented and has such a keen eye and deep understanding of architecture and design. After our first session I immediately booked another, and will definitely be booking a third. She has been so helpful as we build our new home. Can’t recommend her highly enough!"

Julie H.

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"5 stars- she is the best. worth every penny. "

Marisa M.

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"As a new designer I met with Whitney to gain advice on the industry. I prepared a list of questions and she allowed me to run through the entire list, pulled examples from her personal work to show me and gave invaluable advice. I am would highly suggest a session with Whittney and cannot be more grateful for this experience."

Margaret M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"I have met with Whittney 4 other times on several projects throughout my home. And each time we build on the last meeting, creating an even more professional look for my space. While the expert session is not cheap, the investment is a fraction of it would cost to have Whittney (if I could even get her) in my home. I now have look of one of her designs at my pace, in my town, at a price that is attainable. I can’t wait to set up another call, because she is just that wonderful!"

Julie K.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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"Whittney's depth of design talent is immediately apparent. I felt she understood that under all my specific questions was really a need for my home to be a soft, warm, and welcoming space to come home to each day. She was able to give me all the design components and action items I needed to achieve that feeling in the space of our one hour meeting. Highly recommend"

Diana K.

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"Every time I’ve worked with Whittney she’s expertly married my taste with hers to provide a design that I love but never could have imagined myself. Her selections from paint, to flooring to fixtures are always so finely curated and perfect. She’s truly an expert in this field"

Annie C.

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"Whittney was incredibly helpful, professional and focused. She provided very valuable information for our project and was so knowledgable and kind. She is very detail oriented and thorough in her approach and recap, all which provided the critical details we needed to solidify our project choices with our contractor and carpenters. We would love to work with her again! "

Kerri B.

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"Whittney is a pleasure to interact with, and we are so pleased with her design recommendations! She responded quickly after our zoom call, and we are impressed with the details she provided."

Darlene C.

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"I have met with Whittney several times and each time our session is amazing and builds on the last to create an even more amazing design for my home. But this time we had an emergency remodel- our sunporch sprung a leak and I had days to develop a plan not months like in the past, and Whittney took my inspo pics, my measurements, and my ideas and came up with ideas that brought my dreams to life with renderings I could share with my builder. We are on our way to a safe and beautiful space!"

Julie K.

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"Whittney was amazing! She immediately understood my vision, something our architect wasn’t grasping. Whittney was able to reimagine the exterior of our home to make it beautiful from both the front and back. By simplifying and raising the roof-line, as well as adding dormers, the upstairs addition can have the angled ceilings I was dreaming of. Whittney also reworked the back facade, giving it a timeless feel that will blend well with other older homes on the river. I highly recommend her!!"

Tricia L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Whittney Parkinson

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