Carisa founded CMDG in 1998 after designing and renovating several homes for her family, trading her Wall Street career for something she found far more rewarding—helping homeowners create inspired spaces that transform what home means to them. Since then, The Guild has expanded to cover all manner of high-end residential design projects and include a group of talented artisans and tradespeople. K
nown for our use of antiques and vintage building materials to lend authenticity to a space, we bring both passion and expertise to every project. The Guild approach allows us to collaborate to create truly customized design statements—from old school plaster details to custom furniture and upholstery created in our workrooms, the mark of the hand shows throughout our work. As far as style is concerned, we do it all. For us it’s not about replicating a particular look, but about creating spaces with integrity that make you feel connected and inspired while reflecting your own personal style. From arts & crafts to mid-century to transitional, the Guild has worked in every genre with a common mission—to conceptualize projects that elevate the way you live, respect the history of the architecture and responsibly impact the environment around them.
