Interior Design in Madison, WI
Maria Antoinette Interiors helps Madison homeowners and condo owners design rooms that fit how they actually live. Services run from a single design consultation to furnishing plans, full room design, and pre-sale staging, with a free initial consultation and quote based pricing. Maria has spent more than 20 years inside Madison homes and condos as a Realtor, so every design decision is grounded in what works in real Madison spaces, from downtown condos on Lake Monona to family homes across the city. Call to talk through your room, or send a message to get started.
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Quiet luxury living rooms, working kitchens, and downtown condos with a view. The goal is always the same: rooms that look composed and still work on a Tuesday night.
Interior Design Services in Madison
Four ways to work together, from a single afternoon of direction to a fully designed room. Every engagement starts with a free initial consultation and a clear quote before any work begins.
Design Consultation
A working session in your home or condo. You get direction on layout, color, furniture, and what to change first, with honest advice on what not to spend money on.
Best for: owners who want expert direction and plan to do the work themselves.
Room Refresh and Furnishing Plans
A plan for one room: furniture selections, layout, lighting, textiles, and finishes, sourced to your budget. You approve everything before anything is ordered.
Best for: rooms that feel dated or unfinished but do not need construction.
Full Room Design
Design from concept to finished room. Maria manages selections, ordering, and styling so the space comes together as one composed whole rather than a series of purchases.
Best for: living rooms, kitchens, and primary spaces that deserve to be done once and done right.
Pre-Sale Staging
Staging built around what Madison buyers respond to, informed by two decades of watching which homes sell and why. If you are preparing to list, start with the sell your house in Madison page, where staging is part of the listing service.
Best for: sellers who want their home to show at its strongest from day one.
Why a Realtor’s Eye Changes the Design
Most designers see a room. Maria has walked through thousands of Madison homes and condos over more than 20 years as a Realtor with Restaino & Associates, and she has watched which spaces make people slow down and which make them leave. That is a different kind of training.
It shows up in practical ways: furniture scaled to real Madison condo dimensions instead of showroom floors, layouts that respect how light moves through a lakefront unit, and material choices that hold their value if you ever sell. One seller put it simply in a Google review: she knows how to stage a space and present it in the best possible manner.
Maria Antoinette Interiors works from 137 E Wilson Street, Suite 102, in downtown Madison, and serves homes and condos across the city.
How an Interior Design Project Works
Free initial consultation
You talk through the room, how you use it, what bothers you about it, and your budget. No cost, no commitment.
Quote and scope
You receive a clear quote for the service that fits: consultation only, a furnishing plan, or full room design. You know the number before anything starts.
Design and selections
Maria develops the layout, palette, and selections, and reviews everything with you. Nothing is ordered without your approval.
Delivery and styling
Pieces arrive, the room is installed and styled, and you walk into a finished space instead of a project list.
Who This Is For, and Who It Is Not
This service fits Madison homeowners and condo owners who want a designed result: a room refresh with a real plan behind it, a full room done properly, or a home staged to sell. It works well for busy owners who want one person managing selections and details, and for downtown condo owners working with tricky layouts and lake light.
It is not the right fit if you are looking for architectural work, structural remodeling, or contractor management on major renovations. For those projects you need an architect or design-build firm first. Once the walls are where they belong, this is where the rooms come to life.
Interior Design Myths, Corrected
Myth: design is only for big budgets
A single consultation can redirect a room for the cost of one mediocre furniture purchase. The most expensive room is the one furnished twice because the first round of buying had no plan.
Myth: designers impose their taste
The room has to fit your life, not a portfolio. The process starts with how you use the space, and every selection is approved by you before it is ordered.
Myth: it only matters when selling
Staging pays off at sale time, but you live in your rooms every day between now and then. Designing for daily life first, resale second, gets you both.
What Clients Say About Maria’s Eye for Space
“Maria was very instrumental in selling our Marina Condo. She is proactive rather than reactive. Also, she knows how to stage your space and has access to others in order to present your property to potential buyers in the best possible manner.”
David Anderson, Google review
Interior Design in Madison: Common Questions
How much does interior design cost in Madison?
Every project is quoted individually based on the room, the scope, and your furnishing budget, and the initial consultation is free. You receive a clear quote before any work begins, so there is never a surprise number. A consultation costs far less than a furnishing plan, and a furnishing plan costs less than full room design.
Do you work on condos as well as houses?
Yes. Downtown Madison condos are a specialty, including units at the Marina and along Lake Monona. Condo layouts, light, and scale behave differently from single family homes, and the design approach reflects that.
How long does a room design project take?
A consultation happens in a single session. A furnishing plan typically takes a few weeks from consultation to final plan. Full room design depends on furniture lead times, which vary by piece and vendor, and you get realistic timing in your quote.
Can I use my existing furniture?
Yes, and it is often the smart move. The plan starts with what you own and what still works in the space, then fills the gaps. You are never pushed to replace pieces that earn their place.
Is staging different from interior design?
Yes. Interior design creates a room for how you live. Staging prepares a room for how buyers decide, which means broader appeal and clear sight lines. If you are staging to sell, that service is part of the listing process on the sell your house page.
Start With a Free Design Consultation
Maria Antoinette Interiors
137 E Wilson Street, Suite 102, Madison, WI 53703
