About
design begins with a conversation—and a commitment to creating spaces that don’t just look extraordinary, but live beautifully.
Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife duo Heather and Matt French, French & French Interiors is a nationally recognized design studio specializing in high-end residential and boutique commercial projects. Known for a bold, folk-inspired sensibility and a confident, layered point of view, the studio has built a body of work that is as expressive as it is sophisticated.
Heather and Matt approach every project with deep curiosity — about how people live, what they love, and what a home could feel like if it truly reflected them. It's a collaborative process, and an intimate one. Design begins with a conversation and unfolds into something richly personal: spaces that are joyful, layered, and alive with meaning.
Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, French & French works with clients nationwide.
Meet the Frenches
Their story began with a leap of faith — a cross-country move to a plot of land south of Santa Fe, purchased sight unseen. With Matt's background in building and Heather's instinctual eye for design, they built their first home by hand, laying the foundation for everything that followed.
French & French Interiors was founded in 2015, and the spirit of that first project has never left the work. Every home they design carries the same conviction: that a space should be deeply personal, boldly itself, and built around the way you actually live. Not just beautiful to look at, but genuinely joyful to be in.
Principal + Creative Director
Heather French
Heather has always been drawn to how people live — the objects they keep, the light they seek, the rooms that feel like home. As Creative Director and Principal, she brings a maximalist sensibility and deeply personal touch to every project, creating interiors as layered as the people who inhabit them. A Florida native, Auburn grad, and avid gardener, her background in anthropology and natural medicine only deepened what she already knew intuitively: that a well-designed space can genuinely change how you feel.
Principal + Director of Special Projects
Matt French
Matt grew up in Alabama, spending weekends at his mother's import store — surrounded by objects with stories, provenance, and craft. As Principal and Director of Special Projects, he bridges construction and design with rare fluency, bringing a restless maker's mind and more than 20 years in the Southwest to every project. Off the clock, you'll find him deep in the backcountry — on a bike, on a board, or prototyping his next custom idea.
Together, Heather and Matt create luxurious yet livable interiors across the country, from Santa Fe vacation homes to boutique hotels and high-end residences in Palm Beach and Dallas. Their work is driven by deep listening, trust, and the belief that good design is always a collaboration.
The French & French Approach
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Timeless Design, Tailored to You
We create spaces that are enduring and reflective of your unique personality. Our designs balance the boundary-pushing creativity and the classic, ensuring your home feels both current and timeless.
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Collaboration & Transparency
Design is a shared journey. We believe in transparent communication and collaborative partnership. By truly listening to you, we translate your vision into spaces that work for both your lifestyle and aesthetic.
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Luxury Style, Made Livable
Luxury should be inviting. Our approach to high-end design prioritizes comfort and warmth without sacrificing style. We create spaces that exude luxury while ensuring they are livable, accessible, and welcoming.
Our Commitment to Artisanal Craft
We believe in the power of collaboration with local crafts people and artisans, infusing each project with their skillful artistry and the essence of our region. From hand-carved furniture to bespoke textiles, our designs celebrate the talent and heritage of our community while creating personalized sanctuaries for our clients.
Our studio cherishes the connections we create with local artisans and those across international borders. Embracing craftsmanship from our community and beyond is integral to our ethos. We prioritize integrating the artistry of these skilled hands into every project, aspiring for our clients to share in the enthusiasm and admiration we hold for these exquisite works of art, enriching their homes with a global tapestry of creativity and culture.
“I’ve had the great fortune of working with French & French on multiple hospitality and residential community projects. In every instance, it has been an absolute joy.
Their design sense is exceptional, and they bring an intense curiosity and earnestness to tailor each project to its specific needs and characteristics. They are highly collaborative with ownership and the entire project team. They consistently deliver on time and within budgets that are economically viable. Perhaps most importantly, I have the utmost trust in them, learn so much from them, and have a lot of fun throughout the process. I can’t wait for our next project together.” - Skylar Skikos