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Matthew J.
Matthew is a Chicago-based interior designer with a decade of experience designing luxury homes, high-rise condos, boutique rentals, and commercial spaces. Known for blending warmth with edge, his design style is rooted in bold contrasts, sculptural forms, and sensual materials. Drawing inspiration from fashion, art, and storytelling, Matthew creates spaces that feel both elevated and deeply personal. He’s known for curating rich, layered environments where every piece feels intentional and storied. With every project, Matthew aims to craft environments that reflect his clients' identities while pushing the boundaries of traditional design.
What drives you to design?
What drives me to design is the desire to transform the way people feel in their everyday spaces. I believe a well-designed environment has the power to shift energy, evoke emotion, and tell a deeper story about who we are. I'm inspired by the intimacy of the home, the drama of contrast, and the challenge of making beauty functional. For me, design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating a mood, a memory, an experience. That pursuit of meaningful, elevated living is what keeps me coming back to the drawing board.
From where do you draw most of your inspiration?
I draw most of my inspiration from fashion, art, and the emotional complexity of human experience. I’m especially drawn to contrasts—softness and structure, light and shadow, elegance and grit. Editorial photography, sculpture, and music often inform the mood and palette of my spaces. I also find endless inspiration in travel, vintage design, and the quiet details of everyday life. Ultimately, I’m inspired by the stories people carry and how design can become a physical expression of identity, desire, and memory.
Describe your go-to style:
My go-to style is a bold, sensual mix of modern luxury with a touch of edge. I gravitate toward rich textures, sculptural silhouettes, and deep, moody palettes balanced by moments of softness and light. There’s always a sense of drama—whether through contrast, scale, or materiality—but it’s grounded in intention and livability. I love mixing high design with personal storytelling, creating spaces that feel both elevated and deeply human. It’s luxury with soul, tailored to each client’s unique essence.
Style
- Contemporary
- Eclectic
- Glamorous
