M2 Design Group

Carrie Maniaci is the principal designer and owner behind the M2 Design Group. Carrie has spent the last 20 years traveling all over the world and her life and career experiences have allowed her to see first hand what other cultures bring to the design arena. These travels have developed in her a keen eye and appreciation for all things design. She has a unique perspective and understanding how to incorporate different styles while making the overall scheme flow and bring to life the clients vision.

Carrie is known for her ability to integrate design experience and artistry with the gift of really connecting to her clients. She gains an understanding of each client’s desires and dreams for their home and then collaborates with them to refine that vision and bring it to life. One of the things that most stands out about Carrie’s work is her ability to achieve a balance between traditional and contemporary styles. Though the spaces she designs are typically soft contemporary and transitional with an edge, they retain a classic sensibility making them timeless.

Carrie is the creative force behind every project and out of her commitment to personalized service she directly oversees each project and works with her clients to achieve specific goals. Carrie offers her clients assistance in all phases of design: selection and purchasing of furnishings, fabrics, and surfaces; remodeling and new construction from initial concept to contracting; project management; and, complete furnishing and final installation.

As one of Dallas and Southern California’s most sought-after interior designers, with offices in Southlake, TX and Monarch Beach, CA and servicing clients across the nation from California to Texas to New York. Carrie possesses a client roster that includes esteemed and influential individuals. Her design projects have included Celebrity Homes, Professional Sport Player’s Homes, Hollywood Film Studios, and homes that range from studio condos to luxury estates.

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In addition to Carrie in the Dallas office is Joshua Harrison who is a multi award-winning Licensed Interior Designer that has helped transform private estates and boutique resorts around the world. Joshua bringing with him his vast experience designing boutique resorts, private estates, restaurants, spas, and suites.  Working closely with local artisans and craftsmen for each project focusing on every project with sensitivity to architecture, function, while enriching the personal vision of the client. Throughout his career his work has been published in Architectural Digest, Hospitality Design Magazine, Jet Set, Robb Report, Travel + Leisure, 360 West, Vogue, among numerous others. His attention to detail and commitment to quality has won him international acclaim including the Three Flame Award by Conde Nast Traveler (highest honor) and several Hot Lists for Top Destinations. Martha Stewart named one resort "The Most Romantic Honeymoon Destination".

“Our business is built on trust, and that trust is built on discretion and the understanding of how important privacy and confidentiality is to our clients. Each client is unique and we love the process of working with our clients to develop individual design concepts - from space planning to furniture and the finest of details and finishing touches. ” Carrie Maniaci