We Design CT celebrates and highlights local interior designers who skillfully integrate their clients’ personalities and lifestyles with their own distinctive design styles, resulting in inspired spaces that are uniquely Connecticut.
Meet the Class of 2025
Meet four local designers raising the bar in interior design while celebrating
Connecticut with inspired spaces
Katie Canfield
Founder & Principal | Studio KC Interiors
Katie Canfield is the founder and principal designer of Studio KC Interiors, established in 2015. With over 11 years of experience, Katie is celebrated for creating transformative spaces that blend functionality with beauty. Driven by a "client as muse" approach, she focuses on designs that enhance everyday interactions and deepen the connection between people and their homes.
Holding a BFA in Interior Design with a minor in Art History, studying in Philadelphia and Florence, Italy, Katie brings a rich educational background to her practice. Over the years, she has successfully completed a diverse array of projects, spanning residential and commercial new builds and remodels across the country—from NYC, Fairfield and Palm Beach counties, San Diego and everywhere in between. Specializing in remodels, Katie has particular expertise in transforming kitchens, baths, and entire homes, ensuring that each space meets both aesthetic and functional needs.
Katie’s work has earned her recognition as a two-time IDA finalist, an A-List Award finalist, and a HOBI award winner in 2023, along with Houzz Best of Customer Service awards in 2019 and 2021. She is also a member of NKBA and NAHB.
Inspired by a love of art history, travel, and the master of interior design, Katie continuously seeks to innovate and evolve in her work. For Katie, the true reward in design is the positive impact it has on clients' lives, making every project a fulfilling experience.
Merrin Jones
Founder & Principal | Merrin Jones Interiors
Merrin Jones, founder and principal of Merrin Jones Interiors, is an award-winning designer, celebrated for high-end residential interior design and architecture. Merrin and her talented team artfully blend refined color palettes with sophisticated finishes, luxe textiles, and cozy furnishings, creating a warm and inviting ambiance for every finished space. MJI projects are carefully curated to reflect the individuality of each client, resulting in beloved designs that transcend mere visual appeal to foster deep, lasting connections between homeowners and their homes.
Fiona Leonard
Principal | Fiona Leonard Interiors
As principal of Fiona Leonard Interiors, Fiona creates spaces that build simplicity and beauty around everyday life. Her approach is to pare back each client’s desired aesthetic to its most essential form, then develop it through layered, livable selections. With palette, textiles, art, and objects that are consistently elevated and edited, she reflects a homeowner’s truest aspirations with finished designs that inspire a sense of place.
Prior to launching her eponymous design firm, Fiona honed her lifelong interest in art and design into the practical skills and craft of the trade through tenures at the firms of renowned designers. There she began cultivating relationships with foremost artisans, textile houses, craftsmen, and subcontractors throughout Fairfield County and New York City, which continue to serve her clients today. She lives in Darien, Connecticut with her husband, three children, and pampered pets.
Melissa Muszynski
Founder & Creative Director | MBM Designs
Melissa has been designing spaces, starting with her mother’s kitchen at the age of 7. She still remembers the satisfaction she felt when she placed her mother’s heirloom scarf on the kitchen floor to create a “walkway” and give more “flow” to the space. Her mother felt otherwise!
Melissa is the founder and creative director of MBM Design. She offers her clients full-service residential and commercial interior design coupled with strategic project management services. She has the expertise to take on projects of all sizes and complexities, ranging from single-family homes to multi-story residences and offices. In addition, she offers pre-construction design services and designs new construction homes in collaboration with her talented architectural and construction teams. She creates a personalized and tailored service for her clients. Each project is custom designed to meet her client’s lifestyle and desired level of functionality.
Being selective with the projects she takes on; she dedicates her time and talent to her clients and their projects. The end results are meticulously designed spaces filled with functionality, relaxation, and timeless style.
Melissa’s keen eye, creative flair, and pursuit of style are manifested in all her projects. She holds a master’s degree in communication, and her 14 years of design and project management experience allows her to effectively manage highly complex design projects. She has a laser focus on scope, schedule, and budget and keeps her clients informed and engaged throughout every phase of the project.
Along with her commitment to providing the highest quality work for her clients, she is an active member of the CT Home Builder’s and Remodeler’s Association and serves on the Board of Directors for the Interior Design Society, Connecticut Chapter. During her “free time,” she can be seen at local art galleries, cheering at swim meets, and finding design inspiration while traveling with her family.
Apply now to be considered for the
We Design CT class of 2026.
Be part of a select group of designers pushing the boundaries of design thinking. At the heart of We Design CT is collaboration – the client’s inspiration, your talent and vision, and the expertise of Ring’s End. Those selected for the next We Design CT class can look forward to seeing their work shared through content produced by Ring’s End.
- • We Design CT sizzle reel
- • Personal spotlight reel
- • We Design CT web page
- • Promotion on social media
- • Potential event appearances
Apply today and tell us why you should be part of our next We Design CT class!
