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W Design Collective

Salt Lake City, UT, US

Marianne Brown is passionate about creating spaces with lasting character. She specializes in new builds and full furnishings, with an emphasis on designing and sourcing bespoke pieces.

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a bathroom with two sinks and a bathtub

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a living room filled with furniture and a piano

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a bedroom with a bed and a painting on the wall

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About

W Design was founded in 2011 by design principal, Marianne Brown. Marianne’s passion lies in creating homes and commercial spaces with lasting character in both the architecture and furnishings. Marianne specializes in new construction and full furnishing, with an emphasis in architectural design and designing and sourcing bespoke furnishings and accessories. She believes in empowering homeowners to find their authentic design voice so they can be more confident curators and designers of their home and spaces.

W Design Collective

can advise on

Furniture and home decor selection and placement

Floor plan layout

Stores and brands to consider

Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)

Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments

Cabinetry and built-ins

Fixtures, finishes and trims

Exterior design

Career advice for aspiring designers

Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Architectural guidance

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, W Design Collective can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

Client Testimonials

"Marianne was really helpful and decisive! She was also very friendly and easy to talk to. She had great recommendations and ideas for the items we needed help with and we look forward to working with her again!"

Lisa M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Marianne is delightful and so knowledgeable. We were able to cover so much ground in our hour long visit today. I was so thankful for all of her help. "

Jennifer D.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I have met with Marianne three times & she has been so helpful! We are embarking on an addition /remodel of a complicated old house & her insight & ideas have been so valuable! She is so warm and easy to talk to and I always feel so comfortable, even sharing my messy, unfinished spaces! I am sure I will continue to utilize her experience as we work through our many projects. I can’t say enough about how happy I am to have had her as a resource. Highly recommend! "

Kelly W.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I loved my call with Marianne! She was very approachable, warm, and positive. We got through all of my questions and she sent a follow-up note with a recap and additional thoughts. We focused on the exterior of my home this time and I will definitely schedule more calls with her when I am ready to talk about the interior. Would highly recommend! "

Robin G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Marianne was AMAZING! The amount of advice and decisions she helped me make in our hour are beyond invaluable to me as a first time home remodeler. She helped my vision come to life while flowing seamlessly. She recommended exact products and was so insanely great to work with! Best decision I have made! Thank you!!"

Sydney B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Marianne was fantastic to consult with about my living room and foyer. She helped me figure out the layout and furnishings, gave me a lot of resources to start shopping on my own and also introduced me to new ideas that are exactly what I needed. She was wonderful to meet with and I hope to meet with her again! Thank you Marianne!"

Jamie M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I’m so glad I booked with Marianne! It was worth every penny! We got so much accomplished during our consultation. I wouldn't hesitate to book again! "

Jackie C.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Marianne was incredibly helpful, kind and full of so much fantastic advice. She was also a joy to get creative and share our dreams with. She really helped us find the story of our new build house plan. She asked really pointed and thoughtful questions that helped us hone in on our perfect layout, our style and direction for future design decisions. We were amazed at her ideas and her insights. She helped us understand what we wanted in such a short time frame. We can’t recommend her enough!"

Abby J.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"This was so much fun! I had an incredibly insightful meeting with Marianne who provided excellent advice on lighting, electrical layouts, and color schemes. She patiently answered all of my questions, and her guidance is so helpful!! Highly recommended!"

Janine S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"My consultation with Marianne was everything I had hoped it would be and more! We covered a lot of ground in 55 minutes and her design feedback and follow up helped me make so many decisions on our project. It was my first experience with The Expert and it will not be my last. :) "

Lindsay R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Marianne Brown, Principal

Verified by The Expert

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