Save 15% site wide at www.idco.studio with promo code Podcast15. Welcome to The Interior Collective, the podcast where we dive into the business of interior design. I’m your host, Anastasia Casey and today, I’m thrilled to welcome back Marie Flanigan, the visionary behind Marie Flanigan Interiors. With her background as a classically-trained architect, Marie’s approach marries architecture and interiors in a way that brings timeless elegance and innovation to every project. From the way her team incorporates rich textures, sophisticated color palettes, and striking plays of light, it’s no wonder MFI has been celebrated in top publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, and Vogue. If you haven’t heard our first episode with Marie Flanigan, you’ll definitely want to skip all the way to our very first episode - Season 1, Episode 1 as Marie broke down her expertise in growing a team. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Marie alongside her team while filming her project installs, and I’ve honestly never been more impressed by a team’s synergy, relaxed atmosphere, and dedication to “getting it done” at an extraordinary level.Marie Flanigan is the most humble, easy going, hard working business person I’ve ever worked with and to this day, I can’t think of a woman I respect and admire more than her - personally and professionally. Truly, it’s an immense honor to have her back. Today, we’re delving into our most requested topic of the season: creating custom pieces. We’ll talk with Marie about how she designs, prices, and manages custom elements—everything from upholstered furniture to built-in cabinetry and bespoke drapery. We’ll uncover her process for finding the right workrooms and trades, what she provides them to bring her vision to life, and how she keeps projects on track from concept through installation. Plus, we’ll discuss what happens when custom pieces don’t go exactly as planned and Marie’s strategies for keeping clients happy and her standards high.

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