Interior Designer
Mary Amandes
Olympia Showroom · Olympia, WA
About
Meet Mary
“For me, inspiration starts with the effects of color on surfaces — how it creates a feeling, influences a mood and sets a direction,” says Mary. She’s worked in interior design for 44 years and joined the Seldens team in 2012. Over those years, Mary has truly honed her approach to her clients’ projects. “I present idea skeletons — from that I determine how much direction my clients need me to provide. I’ve always found that a collaborative approach is best, but I’ll take as much lead as necessary.”
Mary says she finds a great deal of peace and satisfaction in the design process. “I love being able to put my artistic and design talents to use to create order and balance in a crazy world. And I enjoy the positive feedback I receive — sometimes even years later — from a happy client.”
In her downtime, Mary enjoys exploring her family history and conducting genealogy research. She also loves to go museum scouting and antique shopping.
Specialties
What I Do Best
Full-Home Design
Cohesive plans, room by room
Space Planning
Layouts that actually work
Color & Materials
Palettes, fabrics & finishes
Custom Upholstery
Made-to-order pieces
Window Treatments
Drapery, shades & more
Furniture Selection
Curated for your space
Reviews
What Clients Say
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews on Google
We had a great experience working with Mary Amandes at the Olympia store. We needed assistance furnishing two areas of our home. Mary helped us design our space, provided guidance with color choice, pointed out the pros and cons, and answered all our questions (without any sales pressure). We felt confident in her advice. Our home looks great! The choices we made fit who we are. We couldn't be more pleased.
I recently shopped at the Olympia Seldens Showroom & purchased a beautiful Stickley Memphis sofa & ottoman. Mary assisted me in the store and made my experience personal and professional.