Interior Design

Working as an interior designer takes more than a good eye. While creativity and style are definitely important, becoming a successful interior designer also requires a deep understanding of space,…

Whether you’re applying to an interior design program, seeking an internship, or preparing for your first professional role, creating an interior design portfolio is a critical step. A well-crafted portfolio…

Being an Interior Design Major in Florence, Italy Having the opportunity to study interior design in a perfectly preserved Renaissance city that is protected by UNESCO is an experience unlike…

A Day in the Life Come with me and follow along on weekend in my life as a 20-year-old American studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Much like at Villa, we…

California Closets Scholarship Award Competition  This annual competition is just one example of the many practical, hands-on experiences interior design students have during their time at Villa Maria. Students are…

Designed for life’s moments of leisure, The Morning Table seamlessly blends organic aesthetics with modern functionality. Whether you’re savoring a morning coffee or winding down with an evening cocktail, this…

Interior design is an exciting and dynamic field that blends artistic and technical skills. These professionals make interior spaces aesthetically pleasing and fully functional by planning and coordinating designs according…

Sandra Reicis, interior design program coordinator and professor, was awarded the Valerie Moran Memorial Grant from the International Furnishings and Design Association’s educational foundation.   The $3000 grant supports Reicis as…