About M&Z
Design that starts with how you live.
M&Z Design Chicago pairs interior design with construction coordination, so the vision and the build speak the same language from the very first sketch.
Our Philosophy
Personalized. Practical. Distinctive by Design.
At M&Z Design Chicago, every project begins with the client, the space, and the way it is meant to be lived in. We create interiors that feel refined, functional, and deeply personal through thoughtful design, carefully selected materials, texture, proportion, and detail.
We don't believe in generic interiors or one-size-fits-all design. We create spaces with character — elevated through custom elements, distinctive finishes, and carefully considered details that make each project feel truly individual.
When a project requires construction or specialized work, we collaborate with trusted, licensed and insured professionals to help bring the design vision to life with precision and care.
Thoughtfully designed. Beautifully executed. Uniquely yours.
Clear From The Beginning
One vision. Four steps.
Every project — from a single room to a full outdoor retreat — moves through the same four stages.
Discover
We learn your space, priorities, taste, and a realistic investment range.
Design
You receive a cohesive visual concept, material direction, and a practical plan.
Source
We help identify beautiful materials — and smart alternatives — at the right price.
Coordinate
Once selections are made, design and qualified trade work move forward as one coordinated project.
How We Work With Trades
We coordinate. Licensed professionals build.
M&Z designs and project-manages; we are not ourselves a plumbing or electrical contractor. When a project needs that work, we coordinate with vetted, independently licensed and insured trade professionals, and stay involved to make sure the finished result matches the design.
Meet the Designer
Martina Z.
Designing spaces that feel like you. Thoughtful. Livable. Uniquely yours.
Martina leads every M&Z project personally — from the first walkthrough and layout studies to material selection, sourcing and the handmade details that sign the finished room.
“A room should feel like the people who live in it, not like a showroom.”
Book a free 15-minute callWhat Design Actually Means Here
You get drawings, not just mood boards.
Every project is documented properly — floor plans, elevations, fixture details and a written materials schedule.
Why it matters
Your trades quote from the same drawing you approved, so the finished room matches the room you signed off on — no mid-build guesswork, no surprise change orders because something was never specified.
What the drawing set covers
- Floor plan with dimensions
- Vanity and cabinetry elevations
- Fixture, sink, mirror and lighting details
- Written notes and materials schedule
Tell us about your space.
A short conversation is usually enough to know whether we're a fit — and what a realistic plan looks like.