MEET MARTHA

With a background in art and design, Martha Brown Wolford joined Wolford Built Homes in 2008. 10 years later she began an independent journey in luxury remodeling  and interior design. While still under the tutelage of husband and master Builder, Ron Wolford , her business, Wolford Designs, has started a new chapter in building excellence. 

Building  with Martha is very much a “Boutique Building Experience”. Just as every client and project are unique , so are the elements to create a successful collaboration.

Martha is hands on with every step of the building process and combines a clients vision with her own unique perspective to achieve a final design that exceeds expectations. She believes the journey is equally important as the destination. She strives to personally make the selection and building process as enjoyable as the end result.

Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Martha brings a keen knowledge of 

Martha has been educated at University of Louisville, Indiana University , the University of Florence in Italy, Parson’s School of Design in Paris and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

Martha brings a keen knowledge of current design trends to as well as interpersonal relationship skills to this segment of luxury remodeling.  She promises to carry on the tradition set by Wolford Built Homes in both quality and design.

Meet our Mentor.. Ron Wolford.


Ron Wolford is a role model, not just in the building business but in the community. “Integrity”,” honesty” and “experienced” are words used to describe Ron by all who know him.Ron learned his work ethic and passion for quality, from his father, William Wolford, whose many multi family structures house thousands of individuals in Louisville and Southern Indiana, today. Ron earned his degree in business from Western Kentucky University while working on his father’s job sites, learning the intricacies of individual building crafts.A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Ron Wolford is no stranger to teamwork and winning strategies. As a star football player for Trinity High School, Ron was instrumental in leading their team to the first state championship in the school’s history. Ron started his building company, Wolford Built Homes in 1974 and has won every major building associated award offered in Louisville including The Home Builders Association of Louisville’s Tour of Remodeled Homes “Best of ”, and has participated in multiple showcase home events including Homearama and The Dream Factories’ “Dream House”. In addition, Ron has been recognized on a national and international level. Professional Remodeler’s Magazine described an acclaimed historic remodel project as “a perfect 10.” Ron is the only Louisville based builder to be featured on the international TV show Cribs and has won “Best of Houzz, EVERY YEAR as voted on by over 25 million viewers. With over 700 luxury homes and remodels created to date, it is no surprise to continually see his exquisitely crafted homes featured in local and national publications.Ron does not just build the best in beautiful homes, he builds relationships and communities. He has been the leader and pioneer in Louisville’s finest developments and an active participant in charitable causes. Ron attributes his strong character in part to his membership in Sigma Chi Fraternity and strives to live by their creed; “..that I will endeavor to build myself and so conduct myself that I will forever
be a credit to our Fraternity. “


Ron married noted artist, Martha Brown and together they have started a new chapter in building excellence. Martha has been educated at the finest design schools in the world including the University of Florence in Italy, Parson’s School of Design in Paris and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Martha brings a keen knowledge of current design trends to the partnership as well as interpersonal relationship skills. They promise to be a formidable pair in creating Louisville’s architectural icons of tomorrow.