I had such a great experience working with Marian and MJN By Design! As a busy business owner who also works full time as a teacher, I knew I desperately needed a functional home office, but I simply did not have the time to plan, shop for, and execute the space myself. The room also had to serve two very different purposes. I needed a calm, aesthetically pleasing space where I could comfortably work on my business, while my husband needed an area for streaming that still felt masculine and suited his style. Marian did an amazing job finding the perfect balance and creating a space that genuinely feels like it belongs to both of us. She came to our home to assess and measure the space, listened to what we both wanted, and then created an incredibly organized spreadsheet with everything needed for the project. She even sourced the items through Amazon, which was my preference, and stayed within the budget I gave her. One of the biggest things for me was timing. I really wanted the office completed before I returned to my full-time teaching job because I knew I wouldn’t have the time once the school year started. Marian was able to make that happen, and she and her husband spent hours assembling, organizing, and styling everything to bring the entire vision together. The finished space exceeded my expectations. It is functional, beautiful, feels like both of us, and most importantly, it is a room we actually love spending time in. My husband and I are so happy with how everything turned out. I would absolutely recommend Marian to anyone who wants a thoughtfully designed space without the stress of having to figure out every detail themselves!
MJN By Design
- 1 hires
- Based in New York, NY
- 2 employees
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About MJN By Design
Whether you're updating one room or slowly working through your whole home, I'll help you create a space that looks beautiful and works for how you actually live. I'm Marian, a New York native and founder of MJN By Design. I work with homes and businesses across NYC, New Jersey, and Connecticut, both in person and virtually. Projects include kitchens, living and dining rooms, home offices, and commercial spaces like restaurants. I design every project around your vision, your taste, and how you'll really use the space. I start by getting to know how you live or work in the space, then build a concept so you can see the direction. From there, I create mockups and renderings for your approval, and once everything feels right, I handle the sourcing. Smaller jobs are done in-house, and for larger work I bring in trusted trades and oversee it from start to finish, so you have one point of contact the whole way through. Send me a message, and I'll get back to you quickly. I'd love to hear what you have in mind!