MM Interior Design Group (MMIDG) was honored with two “Excellence in Design Awards” at the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) 2023 annual conference. These awards are judged by other Interior Designers, which make them highly prestigious to be recognized by peers in our industry. Click to read the article.
December 2023
Marta Mitchell received the Greensboro News & Record, “INSPIRE Award for Business Excellence 2023”. At the ceremony, Marta and her team were recognized for designing beautiful residential and commercial spaces, as well as for their community support. Click to read the newspaper article.
August 2023
Build Architecture selected MMIDG as their 2023 “Best Residential Interior Design Firm – Greensboro”. Kevin Cooper, Awards Presenter commented “We have seen a fantastic selection of businesses making an impact on the Architectural industry”. Click to read more about the award.
July 2023
MMIDG has incorporated many beautiful furniture pieces manufactured in Boone North Carolina by CHARLESTON FORGE. These items are enjoyed by MMIDG clients, in projects across the USA. Charleston Forge items are manufactured using age-old blacksmithing and metalworking techniques. Each piece of furniture is built to order, by hand. There is no automation, no assembly line, just individual, painstaking attention to detail from start to finish by talented craftsman. Click to read the article.
April 2024
MM Interior Design Group (MMIDG) was honored with two “Excellence in Design Awards” at the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) 2021 annual conference. MMIDG won both the First Place, and the Second Place awards, in the Category of “Residence over 3500 sq ft”. These awards are judged by other Interior Designers, which make them highly prestigious to be recognized by peers in our industry. Click to read the TBJ article, and to view Project photos.
January 2022
Marta Mitchell Interior Design Group congratulates Ashley Coe (BFA, IIDA, NCIDQ) and Angela Austin (BFA ASID, NCIDQ) for passing the final NCIDQ exam. The National Certification for Interior Design Qualification certifies them at the highest level in the Interior Design industry. Apart from requiring years of field experience, certification also involves passing a series of rigorous technical exams. Click to learn more about NCIDQ (opens in new window).
January 2021
Marta Mitchell Interior Design Group (MMIDG) won two “Excellence in Design Awards” at the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) 2020 annual conference. Entry submissions required design concepts, layout plans, information regarding construction and how MMIDG met the client’s vision for objectives and budget. Click to see photos and project descriptions.
November 2020
The Clients had purchased an architecturally unique lake home. The location was beautiful, but the home was not really functional with its multiple angles and funky layout. The project started as a minor renovation but quickly blossomed into a major remodel. The MMIDG team developed new concept drawings, layouts and renderings. Then we oversaw the entire process, including specifying and purchasing furniture fixtures and finishes. Click to see photos and read the O’Henry Magazine article.
March 2021
Build Architecture has selected MM Interior Design Group as their 2022 “Most Exclusive Interior Design Collective -USA”. In presenting the award, Dean Taylor commented that “The Architecture Award highlights the true perseverance and prestige of those changing the way we see and experience the industry”. Click to learn more about the award.
August 2022
North Carolina Business selected MMIDG as “Best Interior Design Firm 2022”. Holly Blackwood commented that “The NC Business Awards honor those whose efforts have yielded outstanding products and services for the diverse clientele found across North Carolina”. Click to read more about the award.
September 2022
Build Magazine announced the winners of their 2022 Home and Garden Awards, with MMIDG being selected as “Best Full-Service Residential & Commercial Interior Design Firm – North Carolina”. These awards recognize companies, individuals, and projects through a merit driven selection process. Click to read more about the award.
April 2022
BY DESIGN, a magazine published by Charleston Forge, highlighted MMIDG in their most recent issue. MMIDG has incorporated a number of their beautiful furniture pieces, in projects across the USA. Charleston Forge items are manufactured using age-old blacksmithing and metalworking techniques. Each piece of furniture is built to order, by hand. There is no automation, no assembly line, just individual, painstaking attention to detail from start to finish by talented craftsman. Click to read the article.
April 2022
Working remotely has increased the importance of a functional, comfortable and productive home office. Virtual Zoom meetings require a professional environment for video calls, which are free from distractions. Furniture, Lighting, Storage, and Desk Orientation are all important considerations. The MM Interior Design Group shared our top 10 tips for a productive home office. Click to read the Triad Business Journal article.
March 2021
Marta presents Keynote Address at American Society of Interior Design Conference
Marta was honored to deliver the Keynote Speech at the 2021 ASID conference. Her topic was “Surviving (and Thriving) During Covid” – a design firms perspective on dealing with adversity and making the most of it for our clients, staff and community.
March 2021
American Institute of Architects NC (AIA NC) 2020 Design Award
This magnificent contemporary “Guest House” was recognized with an AIA NC 2020 Design Award. MM Interior Design Group was responsible for the Interior Design and all furniture, fixtures and equipment. This project exemplifies how a collaborative team effort between the Client, Architect, Interior Designer, and Builder is the best formula for outstanding results.
March 2021
Build Magazine recently announced the winners of their 2021 Architecture Awards, with MMIDG being selected as “Most Client Focused Residential Interior Design Group – USA”. These awards commend companies, individuals and projects through a merit driven selection process. Click to read more about this award.
September 2021
Marta Mitchell Interior Design Group recently completed a major home renovation in Irving Park. The clients purchased an older home, with a dated interior. The family, who loves the neighborhood, had a more eclectic taste and lifestyle. They love color and uniqueness, which reflect their personalities. The tasks were to: (1) create more openness between all living spaces; (2) develop a more functional kitchen; and (3) redesign the space planning and aesthetics for the master suite; and 4) make it fun!! Read the article.
April 2021
Build Magazine recently announced the winners of their 2021 Home and Garden Awards, with MMIDG being selected as “Best Interior Designer – South Atlantic USA”. These awards acknowledge the everyday experts and specialists who work tirelessly to create spaces that we simply love to spend time in. Click to read more about the award.
June 2021
MM Interior Design Group announced the purchase of additional office space at their 609 State Street HQ in Greensboro. The new area will almost triple their size. MMIDG has been growing rapidly and the additional area will be renovated as a modern studio for their Interior Design team; conference rooms for client presentations; and also serve as their libraries for tile, fabric and furnishing samples. Click to read more.
August 2021
This bedroom renovation giveaway concluded with the REVEAL to Linda, our winner.
Learn more about this inspiring contest “A Haven for a Healthcare Warrior”, including how the idea started, who was the lucky warrior, and the big REVEAL video documentary with before and after scenes. Click here.
November 2020
We have all been inspired by the efforts of our health care providers. To show our support and appreciation, Marta Mitchell Interior Design offered a Bedroom Makeover worth $20,000 for a deserving COVID-19 healthcare worker.
The idea for this giveaway evolved during a staff meeting while discussing press reports of exhausted healthcare workers returning home every day. When the MMID team asked, “WHAT DO WE DO REALLY WELL”, they decided to create an awesome bedroom where weary heroes could rest and recharge. The Triad Business Journal profiled MMID and this promotion.Click to read the full article.
May 2020
Marta Mitchell Interior Design announced Linda D as the Winner. Linda is an O.R. Technician who was the first person assigned to the Covid 19 Unit at UNC Rockingham Health Care Hospital. She was nominated by the Hospital Director. The award was presented by Marta, Steve Eblin (Rockingham Hospital CEO), and the Mayor.
Marta and the team were thrilled to have received 101 nominations. The nominations were reviewed by and the winner was selected by four Judges, including two Doctors. Marta noted that the Judges had a difficult selection task to work through with so many, many hard working and deserving candidates. MMID celebrates all the worthy Warriors who are making a difference in fighting this pandemic
Read more about the winner by clicking on the links below:
- WXII News 2 TV report
- Triad Business Journal article
- Greensboro News and Record article
- Eden’s Own Journal
July 2020
Marta Mitchell Interior Design received (2) “Excellence in Design” awards from ASID (American Society of Interior Design) in the categories of (a) Residence over 3,500 square feet, and (b) Vacation/Secondary Home. Read more about this prestigious recognition.
June 2019
The Triad Business Journal designated Marta Mitchell as a “Most Admired CEO 2019”. Awards were presented to 20 recipients at a gala event. Click to Read More about the criteria for this award; why Marta was selected; and see a list of all recipients.
August 2019
This new construction assignment featured a multi-story building in downtown Greensboro. The lower floors were designed as commercial offices, and the top floor is now an amazing penthouse apartment. The client’s style leaned towards traditional/transitional, but they knew they “wanted a sleeker vibe for their new living space”. They wanted an urban feel, but not industrial. After meeting Marta, they knew they had found their Designer. “The ideas she was throwing out – I was like Yes, yes yes”. Click to see the photos and read the article.
January 2020
Zeto Wine Shop opened in downtown Greensboro in 1999. Despina and Su have built a loyal customer base and recently decided on updating their property. They wanted a “well-designed modern look that isn’t cold”. MMID helped them achieve that. Despina states that “they were impressed with Marta and her staff, especially that they spent time getting to know Zeto and its vibe in order to conceptualize the final design”. Click to read the article.
January 2020
Achieving functional and beautiful design, sometimes requires a custom piece of furniture to perfectly match a client’s style and requirements. MMID was faced with this challenge when finishing this modern master bathroom. The solution involved custom designing a bench which incorporated a glass table-top, perfectly positioned next to the bathtub. Charleston Forge fabricated this gorgeous piece to MMID specifications. Click to see the bathroom and read the article (will open in new window).
December 2020
This publication featured an article on Luxury Bathrooms, and highlighted the bathroom of an interior design project Marta Mitchell Interior Design completed in Charleston. This bathroom was part of a complete renovation of a beautiful old home, located on James Island, South Carolina. Click to read the article.
June 2019
“Top Rated Local” designated MMID as their 2019 winner in the category of Interior Designers. As part of this award, they interviewed some of our Team, and published a nice article. Click here to read the article.
June 2019
The Rotary Club of Greensboro, North Carolina, named Marta Mitchell as a Paul Harris Fellow. This distinction recognizes contributions and support of multiple Rotary initiatives. Click here to read more about this award.
September 2019
Charleston Forge, a manufacturer of finely crafted metal furniture, featured a MMID project in their “Designer Spotlight”. This particular project incorporated a number of beautiful custom items, hand-fabricated by Charleston Forge in their Boone manufacturing plant. Click to read the article (opens in new window).
Drawing on age-old blacksmithing and metalworking techniques, each piece of furniture is built to order, by hand, in the company’s North Carolina factory. There is no automation, no assembly line, just individual, painstaking attention to detail from start to finish by talented craftsman.
April 2020
DM interviewed Marta on her decades of experience in building a single person business, into the Interior Design powerhouse that MMID has become today. The article explores the early years and the challenges and key decisions along the way. Click to read the full article.
July 2020
The Triad Business Journal presented Marta Mitchell Interior Design with their “Family Business Award”. This award recognizes MMID for “Proven Family Leadership and a Track Record of Financial Success and Overcoming Challenges”. Click here to read the full article.
August 2020
Interview by Greenhouse Fabrics
Marta Mitchell was interviewed by Kendra Byrd, and her comments were posted on the Greenhouse Fabrics website. Greenhouse Fabrics is a family owned company that provides customers with unique and high-quality fabrics. For four generations, Greenhouse Fabrics has embraced the tradition started by Arnold Bjork, whom they fondly refer to as “Mr. B.” He valued the power of being positive, trustworthy, and kind. Their employees support and empower their clients to flourish in business, succeed in life, and thrive with their families. Click to read the interview.
October 2019
Marta Mitchell presented a seminar on “Downsizing from your family home to a Retirement Community”. This potentially traumatic transition for seniors, and their families, can be managed to provide a smooth process with minimal stress. Click here to read more about this event.
May 2019
The Interior Architecture (IARC) program at UNCG invited Marta to share her technical knowledge and business insights with students. Marta loves to give back, and to share her expertise with aspiring Interior Designers. Click here to learn more (will open in new window) about the IARC program, and Marta’s comments.
April 2019
Michelle Porter, a Chairman’s Circle and President’s Circle Award winning Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services visited our office recently. Michelle partners with Marta Mitchell Interiors for home renovations. Marta and Michelle discussed ensuring home buyers and home sellers have a vision that is aligned. When visions are in sync, the home buying and selling experience is greatly enhanced. Watch this video to learn more.
February 2019
The American Society of Interior Design (ASID) recently held a conference which spotlighted THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN. Marta was honored as a featured speaker at this inspiring event of learning and networking. Read highlights and comments from the audience.
February 2019
Marta was interviewed by media entrepreneur Elayne Fluker. Support is Sexy is a five-day a week podcast featuring diverse and inspiring women entrepreneurs from around the world, who candidly share the ups and downs of their entrepreneurial journeys — where they started, when they struggled and how they still made it happen!
Support is Sexy has more than 425,000 downloads and reaches listeners in 130 countries. Elayne has interviewed more than 350 powerful women! With each episode of the Support is Sexy podcast delivering strategy wrapped in storytelling, you’ll get insights, advice, resources and inspiration that will help you make powerful shifts in your business, your career and your life.
Click here to listen to the podcast featuring Marta Mitchell. February 2019
Marta Mitchell Interior Design provides home staging services that help raise the selling value of their clients’ homes with minimal investment.
All their services can be custom-tailored to a client’s specific needs. Typical home staging services include consultation, recommendations for upgrades, and help with artwork and furniture placement. Read the full article.
August 2018
A local restaurant franchisee is creating a new triple-decker building to serve as offices for his business operations and a penthouse for his family. Marta Mitchell Interior Design has been selected as the interior design firm for the project. Read the full article.
August 2018, The Triad Business Journal
A major renovation to this grand old home, overlooking the Charleston Bay, is detailed in this feature article. Marta and her Interior Design team performed a frame-up restoration with new interior architecture, floor plan, furniture, fixtures and accessories. Read the full article.
You can also view additional photos of this assignment in the SIGNATURE PROJECTS section of our website.
June 2018, The Post and Courier, Charleston, SC
WeLivv is a publication that is committed to offering the best in modern and contemporary home design. They select the best designers from across the world who share their standard of aesthetic and quality. WeLivv articulates their story and brings it to the world in a way that conveys their inspiration, processes, as well as the impact they are having on design through the most interesting spaces that their products help beautify.
May 2018, WeLivv
The Chancellors residence at Greensboro College was recently renovated and the Marta Mitchell Interior Design team was part of this project. “Points of Pride” the Greensboro College magazine provides further detail.
Read the full article in Greensboro College Points of Pride Publication.
January 2018, Points of Pride
Women Presidents’ Organization Names Marta Mitchell Newest Member
Women Presidents’ Organization, a peer advisory group for million-dollar-plus women-led companies, has named Marta Mitchell of Marta Mitchell Interior Design as its newest member of the Greensboro chapter. Requirements for membership in the organization include annual revenue of at least $2 million ($1 million for service-based companies) and an ownership interest in the company.
Learn more about Women President Organization
July 2017
Marta Mitchell joined the Greensboro Rotary Club in August 2016. She is featured in the most recent Rotary Club newsletter which highlights the growth of Marta Mitchell Interior Design, the interior design business she founded. Highlights also include the recent expansion and move of the offices to State Street in Greensboro, and Marta’s recognition as one of the Business Journal’s list of Women to Watch.
March 2017, Greensboro Rotary Club Newsletter
WeLivv is a publication that is committed to offering the best in modern and contemporary home design. They select the best designers from across the world who share their standard of aesthetic and quality. WeLivv articulates their story and brings it to the world in a way that conveys their inspiration, processes, as well as the impact they are having on design through the most interesting spaces that their products help beautify. Read the full article.
February 2017, WeLivv
Marta Mitchell inducted into Greensboro Rotary Club
The Greensboro Rotary Club inducted Marta Mitchell in a ceremony on Wednesday.
The Club was formed in 1917, twelve years from the founding of the first Rotary Club.In her introduction, it was highlighted that in high school, Marta had been selected as a Rotary Exchange Student and had spent a year studying in New York.
Apart from her successful Interior Design Business, Marta has also served actively in the community.
August 17, 2016
The Triad Business Journal — along with sponsor First Community Bank — held the Women in Business Expo and Awards Luncheon on April 24 at the Greensboro-High Point Airport Marriott, to honor the top women business leaders in the region. Marta Mitchell was selected as a winner of the 2015 Women in Business Award!
April 2015, The Triad Business Journal
Marta Mitchell recently participated in the Triad Business Journal’s ‘Mentoring Monday’ event, providing one-on-one coaching, guidance and insight to attendees.
April 2015, The Triad Business Journal
Marta Mitchell Interior Design was recently featured on Terry’s Fabric and Curtain Warehouse, a major British supplier of interior design products and accessories.
In this brief interview, Marta opens up about her unique style, creative process, and more.
March 2015
From the street it looks like an average upscale townhouse. But the ultimate clubhouse lies just beyond the front door, with a home theater, Tiki patio bar and upstairs game room beneath a vast cathedral ceiling.
Interior designer Marta Mitchell worked with Gary Jobe Builder and Griffin Renovations to radically rework the Lake Jeanette home.
October 2012, Triad Homes
From the street it looks like an average upscale townhouse. But the ultimate clubhouse lies just beyond the front door, with a home theater, Tiki patio bar and upstairs game room beneath a vast cathedral ceiling.
Interior designer Marta Mitchell worked with Gary Jobe Builder and Griffin Renovations to radically rework the Lake Jeanette home.
October 2012, Triad Homes