Business Details
18 Years
experience
Elegant Interior Design Solutions in Pacific Palisades
M Elle Design is a second-generation interior design practice rooted in the decorative arts traditions of classic-contemporary American style and the casually elegant West Coast edit. Established in 2008 by sisters Marie Turner Carson and Emily Turner Barker, our studio creates spaces that engage in the ever-evolving dialogue of West Coast chic, encouraging confident, nonchalant living. Our approach blends the dignity of beauty that stands the test of time with an eclectic arrangement distinctly American in its ease and comfort. We specialize in bespoke homes that speak to current lifestyles while honoring the past, crafting environments that become part of your family legacy.Our work resonates with clients' individual stories, designed to engage the senses through the play of form and function. With a foundation in art history and business expertise, our team delivers tailored yet unlined, informed yet irreverent designs free of formality but curated for informal airiness. Recognized in publications such as Architectural Digest and Elle Decor, we remain committed to creating effortlessly elegant homes that serve as backdrops for lives well-lived.
Services
Interior Design
Bespoke Homes
Space Planning
Custom Furnishings
Residential Design
Elegant Interiors
Family Legacy Spaces
West Coast Chic
Eclectic Arrangements
Timeless American Style
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Established in 2008 with a second-generation legacy in interior design.
- Specialize in bespoke homes that blend timeless elegance with modern comfort.
- Recognized by top design publications including Architectural Digest and Elle Decor.
- Founders with degrees from USC, Christies Education, and Princeton University.
- Focus on creating spaces that reflect clients' individual stories and family legacies.
Services
Interior Design
M Elle Design creates bespoke interiors that blend timeless American style with modern West Coast chic. Our approach focuses on crafting spaces that reflect clients' individual stories and become enduring parts of family legacies. We specialize in balancing tradition with contemporary living through curated, informal airiness.
Bespoke Homes
We design homes tailored to clients' lifestyles while honoring architectural traditions. Our bespoke approach ensures each space combines dignity of beauty with functional elegance, creating environments that evolve with families over generations through thoughtful, eclectic arrangements.
Space Planning
Our space planning services optimize residential layouts to enhance flow and functionality. We create intuitive designs that engage the senses through strategic placement of form and function, ensuring every space supports confident, nonchalant living aligned with West Coast aesthetics.
Custom Furnishings
We offer custom furnishings that blend European artisan excellence with American casual elegance. Each piece is curated to complement our clients' unique stories while maintaining timeless appeal, ensuring interiors remain relevant across generations through adaptable, curated designs.
Residential Design
Our residential design services focus on creating homes that serve as backdrops for lives well-lived. We specialize in family-centric spaces that balance formal beauty with everyday comfort, using an eclectic mix of materials and textures to achieve enduring, memorable environments.
People
Marie Turner Carson
Co-Founder & Lead Designer
Marie holds a BA in Art History from USC and a Masters from Christies Education. She honed her skills at David Collins Studio before co-founding M Elle Design, bringing expertise in fine and decorative arts to the firm's projects.
Emily Turner Barker
Co-Founder & Business Director
Emily combines her Princeton University education with real estate and insurance industry experience. As Business Director, she ensures operational excellence while maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized, legacy-focused design solutions.
Questions
What areas does M. Elle Design serve?
M. Elle Design primarily serves Pacific Palisades, CA, and surrounding areas including Newport Beach, Santa Monica, Bel Air, and Montecito.
What design styles does M. Elle Design specialize in?
The firm specializes in timeless American style blended with West Coast chic, creating bespoke interiors that balance tradition with modernity.
How does M. Elle Design approach client projects?
We focus on spaces that reflect clients' individual stories, combining form and function to create homes that become part of family legacies.
What recognition has M. Elle Design received?
Our work has been featured in top publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and House Beautiful since our founding in 2008.
What qualifications do the founders have?
Marie Turner Carson holds degrees from USC and Christies Education; Emily Turner Barker has a Princeton degree and accounting certification from LSE.