Design that begins where others stop.
About Marta Cecilia
Marta Cecilia has spent nearly three decades doing what most designers never attempt — traveling to the source. To villages in Brazil where textile traditions are centuries old. To European ateliers where craftsmanship still passes from hand to hand. She brings those discoveries home and builds them into spaces that feel collected over time, not assembled overnight.
Nearly 30 years of practice
Projects across 6 continents
Featured in design media worldwide
University-level design instructor
Former chapter president
"Great design is not just about the aesthetics — it is about creating a lifestyle that is enjoyable and perfectly functional."
— Marta Cecilia
Design that begins where others stop.
Nearly 30 years. Six continents. One philosophy.
Marta Cecilia has spent her career doing what most designers never attempt. She travels — not to design fairs, but to the source. To villages in Brazil where textile traditions are centuries old. To European ateliers where craftsmanship is still passed from hand to hand. To markets and workshops most clients will never see.
She brings those discoveries home and builds them into spaces that feel collected over time, not assembled overnight. Her approach is deeply personal — every project begins with a conversation about how you live, and ends only when everything feels exactly right.
PUBLICATIONS
Featured in design media worldwide
Published across international platforms
Recognized for cultural depth and craftsmanship
AFFILIATIONS
IFDA — Former chapter president
University-level design instructor
Established 1997, with offices in El Dorado Hills, CA
Ready to begin your project?
Marta personally reviews every inquiry. (917) 749-9477 · [email protected]
Every space we create begins with a single question: how do you want to feel when you walk through the door? From that answer, everything follows. Materials chosen with intention. Pieces sourced from cultures around the world. Layers built carefully until the space feels complete — not designed, but discovered.
- Deeply personal process
- Globally sourced materials
- Cultural layering method
- Attention to every detail
- Listen: understanding how you live
- Discover: global sourcing and cultural research
- Compose: layering with intention
- Deliver: personal, polished, lasting
Every space we create begins with a single question: how do you want to feel when you walk through the door? From that answer, everything follows. Materials chosen with intention. Pieces sourced from cultures around the world. Layers built carefully until the space feels complete — not designed, but discovered.
- Deeply personal process
- Globally sourced materials
- Cultural layering method
- Attention to every detail
- Listen: understanding how you live
- Discover: global sourcing and cultural research
- Compose: layering with intention
- Deliver: personal, polished, lasting
Every space we create begins with a single question: how do you want to feel when you walk through the door? From that answer, everything follows. Materials chosen with intention. Pieces sourced from cultures around the world. Layers built carefully until the space feels complete — not designed, but discovered.
- Deeply personal process
- Globally sourced materials
- Cultural layering method
- Attention to every detail
- Listen: understanding how you live
- Discover: global sourcing and cultural research
- Compose: layering with intention
- Deliver: personal, polished, lasting
Residential Design
Full-service luxury residential interiors — handled personally from first conversation to final detail.
Interior Design
Layered, considered interiors that reflect the life you actually live — not a showroom.
Cultural Sourcing
Materials and pieces sourced from artisans, markets, and ateliers around the world.
International Perspective
Nearly thirty years of practice across six continents — brought home to every project.
Founded in 1997, led personally by Marta Cecilia. One designer, fully dedicated to every client.
About Marta
Marta Cecilia
Founder & Lead Designer
Marta Cecilia
Cultural Sourcing
Marta Cecilia
Residential Design
Marta Cecilia
Hospitality Design
Visit Our Studio
By appointment. Marta personally meets with prospective clients to understand the project and the lifestyle it will support.
EL DORADO HILLS STUDIO
4360 Town Center Blvd
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(917) 749-9477
[email protected]
AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE & INTERNATIONALLY
Marta travels for the right project. Serving El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, Folsom, Granite Bay, Roseville, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Available for select national and international projects.
