Merrill Alley Designer
Merrill Alley is an Austin-based interior designer who helps people create places of significance that reflect the individuals that inhabit them.   Whether shaping spaces to work, live, entertain, or provide a refuge from the world, her aim is to create spaces that set the stage for life to take place. 

Upon graduating from the University of Kansas School of Architecture, Design and Urban Planning, Merrill moved to Austin to throw herself headlong into the City's lively design community.   Joining with Urbanspace Interiors, Merrill has joyfully developed a growing list of residential and commercial clients that she feels privileged to work with.

Between Merrill's busy professional life and her volunteer work for the American Institute of Architects' Home Tour Selection Committee, she manages to find peace of mind and artistic expression in her jewelry design.

Merrill is a proud resident of the Travis Heights neighborhood in Austin.
 

Merrill Alley's DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Westlake
Westlake Residence 2012

Merrill Alley's FAVORITE PRODUCTS

Gentry Sofa by Moroso
Gentry Sofa by Moroso more info
McQueen Large Chest by Matthew Hilton
McQueen Large Chest by Matthew Hilton from $6,565.00
Miyake Floor Lamp by Moooi
Miyake Floor Lamp by Moooi more info
 
Arc Dining Table by Molteni & C
Arc Dining Table by Molteni & C more info
Portfolio Lounge Chair by Molteni & C
Portfolio Lounge Chair by Molteni & C more info

Merrill Alley's Blog Posts

Green, glorious green. This season has embraced the full spectrum of this fantastic hue from olive to chartreuse, green is on the rise.

Check out this dynamic variety of pieces showcasing Mother Nature's favorite color in materials hard and soft, smooth and textural and everything in between...
Color Study: Glorious Greens October 16, 2012
Clearly color is an essential element of design, but the trending of colors and the forecasting of future color fads is a fascinating study of human psychology. Color trends are influenced by everything from current events to celebrity fashion. This season has been all about bold colors and timeless neutrals.

For this first "Color Study" I focused on simple, classic, wonderful whites. 
Color Study: Wonderful Whites September 24, 2012
Continuing my search for the common ground between furniture and fashion, this month I focused on pieces by Moroso to find inspiration. 

Moroso is, in a word, imaginative. This Italian company has been providing the world with luxury furniture since its inception in 1952. Since that time it has contributed countless trend-setting pieces to the design community at large, influencing both fashion and furniture design.
Furniture + Fashion Mash-Up: Moroso on the Street September 06, 2012
In all areas of design we see cross-influence. Art inspires fashion, fashion inspires interiors, interiors inspire graphics...inspiration flows freely through all faces of art and design.

Last time I was looking at pieces from Molteni & C. This time I've got my eye on Kartell.

Take a look here at some of the new pieces and old favorites from Kartell, and their fashion connection.
Furniture + Fashion Mash-Up: Kartell on the Street August 06, 2012
It's the age-old question: Does fashion inspire interiors or do interiors inspire fashion? We think inspiration runs both ways, and we especially love to see that inspiration captured on the street.

Molteni & C really blew our socks off this year with their new collections. There are pieces that are very unexpected and bold, and we think they really add a richness and eclectic feel to the classically modern Italian line.

Take a look here at their new jewels, along with some old favorites, and the fashion on the streets that hits the same aesthetic chord.
Furniture + Fashion Mash-Up: Molteni & C on the Street June 27, 2012