Meet Our Stylists

Lynette Galante is the Co-Founder of Salt & Style Home Co., a boutique home styling and staging company serving Gulf Shores, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee. Known for her eye for design, attention to detail, and ability to transform spaces into warm, inviting environments, Lynette helped create Salt & Style to help homeowners and real estate professionals present properties in their very best light.

With a natural talent for creating spaces that feel both beautiful and livable, Lynette specializes in elevated yet approachable styling that allows potential buyers to instantly imagine themselves at home. Her design philosophy blends coastal inspiration, timeless textures, and thoughtful simplicity to create homes that photograph beautifully and connect emotionally with buyers.

In addition to Salt & Style Home Co., Lynette is also the Founder and CEO of Future Generation Early Learning Centers, where she has built a reputation for leadership, vision, and community impact. Across both of her ventures, Lynette is passionate about creating environments where people feel welcomed, inspired, and connected.

Whether she is styling a listing, refreshing a space, or collaborating with real estate professionals, Lynette brings the same guiding principle to every project: beautiful spaces have the power to tell a story.

Lynette Galante

Co-Founder | Salt & Style Home Co.

Mary Hornbeck

Co-Founder | Salt & Style Home Co.

Mary Hornbeck is the Founder of Salt & Style Home Company, a boutique home styling and staging firm serving Gulf Shores, Alabama and beyond. Known for her refined aesthetic, attention to detail, and ability to transform spaces with purpose, Mary helps homeowners, investors, and real estate professionals present properties in their most compelling and market-ready light.

With a natural eye for design and flow, Mary specializes in creating spaces that feel elevated yet effortlessly livable—allowing buyers to instantly connect and envision themselves at home. Her styling approach blends coastal influence, clean lines, and timeless textures to create environments that not only photograph beautifully, but stand out in a competitive market.

Drawing on over three decades as a Founder and CEO of a multi-site organization, Mary brings a distinctive strategic edge to home staging. She understands that presentation is not just about aesthetics—it’s about positioning, perception, and maximizing value. Her work is grounded in the belief that thoughtfully designed spaces directly impact buyer interest, time on market, and overall return.

Mary’s philosophy is simple: exceptional spaces don’t just look beautiful—they tell a story, create emotion, and inspire action.

Whether she is staging a listing, refining a short-term rental, or collaborating with real estate professionals, Mary brings a signature blend of vision, strategy, and polish to every project—helping each property reach its full potential.