meet the woods design house team
OWNER, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
EMILY WOODS
Hi, there. I'm Emily Woods, co-owner, co-founder, and principal designer of Woods Design House. I am a homeschooling mother of 3 and wife to my business partner, Doran. I grew up right outside of Houston, Texas where my father was in carpentry and construction. This sparked my interest in design at an early age. In 1998, I began working in the trade and going to school for Interior Design. I completed my Interior Design degree in 2001 and continued to work in various areas of Interior Design. The breadth of my work includes the Home Depot and Expo Design Centers, Noel Furniture, Wisenbaker Builder Services, Flooring Services of Texas, Meritage Homes, and I worked directly for various designers in Houston. My experience ranges from interior and exterior finish selections, hand-drawn and Autocad renderings, color and finish selections, window treatments, space planning, and overall decorating and design. When I'm not working, I enjoy riding bikes and swimming with my family. My true heart is to serve others and bless our community with the gifts the Lord has given me.
Emily has a unique approach to Design. You will find she is refreshingly personable and will make you feel valued in every aspect of the design process. Her expertise is amplified by her Mom-powered design team. This team is made up of design professionals many of whom are stay-at-home moms. Each member of the design team is an expert in their field, and specializes in different aspects of Interior Design to help expand Woods Design House services and offerings.
DORAN WOODS
OWNER, CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER
I'm Doran Woods, co-owner, co-founder and the Chief Business Officer of Woods Design House. I'm the grateful husband and business partner to Emily and father to our 3 children. After 20 years as an IT Professional serving Churches and Nonprofits, I resigned the Managing Director position at Enable Ministry Partners to focus on our family business. From the beginning, I've been behind the scenes helping my wife run our business, but now I'm fortunate enough to do this full-time! As I've helped my wife follow her dreams, I've seen those dreams become mine as well. Running a small business isn't easy, but it feels like a great adventure and I get to experience it all with the person I love most. When I'm not working, I serve on the board of Youth-Reach Houston, I enjoy tinkering with technology, spending time with my family, and leading music for my home church. I believe God gave Emily and I, Woods Design House, not only to help our clients see the full potential of their homes and provide income for our family, but so that we can be a blessing to others, sharing the love and revealing glimpses of the beauty that our broken world longs for.
HANNAH SPANGLER
LEAD INTERIOR DESIGNER
Hi! I'm Hannah, Lead Interior Designer at Woods Design House. My husband, Shane, and I have a beautiful daughter, Shiloh. I've been a creative my entire life and find true joy in making things beautiful in all areas of life. With a diverse background in graphic design, marketing, branding, photography, communication, & construction, I've trained my eye to understand how finishes layer together in a home while understanding the importance of budget, timeliness, and quality in the construction industry. I have an extensive knowledge in plumbing, lighting, and hardware + I believe the fixtures are the jewelry of every space. I love bringing our clients' vision to life and truly want every client to feel heard and seen.
SKYLAR HALL
CAD DESIGNER
Hi! I'm Skylar, CAD Designer at Woods Design House. I am recent graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, with ample knowledge in 3D modeling. I feel so blessed to be part of a team that strives to make the design process enjoyable. Some of the things I love to do include reading crime novels, country dancing, and buying everything I don't need off of Amazon.
AMY MCCONNELL
DESIGNER + DECOR SPECIALIST
Hi! I'm Amy, Decor Specialist at Woods Design House. My husband, Jason, and I have two precious children, Jackson and Gracie, and a sweet rescue pup, Sunny. Decor can and should evoke feelings of warmth and welcome, and I can make any space beautiful with a budget of any size. I am passionate about mixing textures and patterns, and I believe "home" should beautifully tell the story of those that live there.
SHANE SPANGLER
PROJECT MANAGER
I'm Shane, Project Manager at Woods Design House. I am married to our designer, Hannah. I am a carpenter, leather worker, graphic designer, and photographer + I have an incredible eye for detail. Knowing my wife's vision for each space, I am able to ensure that your project is being executed to our very high standard throughout the construction process.
JENNY CALVIN
TEAM ASSISTANT
Hi! I'm Jenny, Team Assistant at Woods Design House. Working with WDH has allowed me the freedom to homeschool my two children. I am here to do anything I can to support our fabulous team while also onboarding our new clients! I especially love sending thank you cards + cookies because I am a firm believer that the little things set us apart in this industry.
DERRETH TEIXEIRA
PURCHASING + CONTRACT COORDINATOR
Hi! I'm Derreth, Purchasing and Contract Coordinator here at Woods Design House. I am so blessed to have a diverse background in business, finance, consulting, and coaching, along with commercial and residential construction. I believe these tools truly give me unique insights and perspectives at WDH. Coming from generations of builders, I am always excited to be a part of helping clients dreams and visions become a reality. I especially love spending time with my family, working in my garden, and pursuing my fascination with herbs and all things natural.