Hilary Matt is the founder of Hilary Matt Interiors, a New York–based design studio known for creating spaces that are warm, tactile, and made to be lived in. After studying apparel merchandising and starting her career in fashion, she soon realized that her true passion was in interiors. What began as a leap of faith while eight months pregnant evolved into a flourishing practice built on trust, intuition, and word-of-mouth.
Her work, which she describes as “comfortable modern,” combines texture, light, and a natural sense of balance.
Each project, whether a Tribeca penthouse, a family home in the Hamptons, or a vibrant dance studio on the Upper East Side, reflects her belief that design should feel effortless, personal, and full of life.
In this conversation, Hilary shares how she transitioned from fashion to interiors, the early days of building her studio, and how collaboration continues to shape her creative process. She opens up about her Wainscott home, designed as both a family retreat and a living showcase for her favorite artisans, and reflects on how motherhood redefined her sense of creativity, work, and presence.
Podcast Highlights:• Founding Hilary Matt Interiors after leaving the fashion industry
• Starting her studio while pregnant and growing through referrals
• Developing her “comfortable modern” aesthetic
• Designing her Wainscott home as both a family space and creative lab
• Blending her and her husband’s styles into one shared vision
• A design approach rooted in warmth, texture, and ease
• Standout projects: Tribeca penthouse, Miami ground-up build, and Upper East Side dance studio
• Learning that “nothing is an emergency” in design
• The joy of seeing clients live in and love their homes
• Balancing ambition, creativity, and family life
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