{q & a with massucco warner miller}

Today I am thrilled and honored to share a little conversation with the lovely ladies at Massucco Warner Miller. It's no secret on this blog that I am quite smitten with their work {to say the least!}, so featuring them in a designer profile is such a treat!

Julie Massucco, Melissa Warner and Carrie Miller are three uber talented ladies with very diverse backgrounds who teamed up in 2008 to build the design powerhouse MWM, now based in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.

Julie obtained a degree in Environmental Design from Syracuse University, and has studied classical design in Florence, Italy. Melissa studied Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and later followed her passion and completed a degree in Interior Design from FIDM in San Francisco. Carrie started her career in the fashion industry, went on to open her own “Paris flea-style” boutique in Marin County, and later opened her first interior design studio in 2001. Now that is one talented group!

This triple threat has truly mastered the art of mixing old and new, traditional and fresh, classic but with a youthful point of view. Their work is tailored and glamorous; what I love most is that there is an air of sophistication about their spaces while remaining comfortable and inviting.

Nancy Marcus: How would you describe Massucco Warner Miller’s style?

MWM: Some have called our style “Young Traditional”, which we think is fitting as we see our look as classic with a fresh twist and lots of personality. We love mixing classic pieces with something unexpected and tend towards vibrant colors and tailored details like pleated edging, tape trims, tufting, and piping.

Nancy Marcus: All elements that we know and love you for!

Nancy Marcus: Which designers do you admire most?

MWM: We’re inspired by Miles Redd, Frances Elkins, Dorothy Draper, David Hicks.

Nancy Marcus: I can definitely sense a Dorothy Draper influence, her unique trademarks  included mixing vibrant colors and patterns. And Melissa, I loved your use of the beautiful Dorothy Draper Espana Bunching Chest in your bedroom featured in House Beauiful's May issue!

Nancy Marcus: What is your next design venture?

MWM: Aside from our roster of residential projects in Los Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco, we’ve just created a line of pillows showcasing our favorite design details, textures and patterns that will be available for purchase through our website by late November. It has been a lot of fun to think about what new offerings we want to feature in this retail line and we’re looking forward to its launch!

Nancy Marcus: Sounds fabulous! Thank you for sharing this upcoming project with us! I know I speak for everyone in saying that we are excited to see what lovely creations you have come up with.

This fierce trio are definitely ones to watch! I can come back to the images above again and again, and still drool every time! You can view more of their stunning portfolio here, and be sure to follow along on Facebook. A huge thank you to Julie, Melissa, and Carrie for being so generous and gracious with your time!