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TODAY WE’D LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO NINA MAGON By: Voyage Magazine — Photographer: Alikhan Photography Photo: Alikhan Photography Hi Nina, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today? My journey […]
Nina Magon Interview | Design, Business, and Women Leadership By: Interviewer Team Femest — Photographer: Alikhan Photography In this interview, she shares how her love for design and clear thinking shaped her work. She speaks about challenges, working across countries, and staying true to her vision while building a strong and meaningful career. Photo: Alikhan […]
Cover Story: Global Luxury Authority & Design Studio Founder Nina Magon Didn’t Follow The Rules of Composing Spaces, She Authored Them Author: Kiran R. Khan — Photographer: Alikhan Photography Nina Magon is an internationally acclaimed luxury interior designer, design-led real estate developer, and business innovator redefining contemporary luxury living on a global scale. As the […]
Elegant and mysterious, this Victorian villa in San Francisco that looks like an art gallery houses a series of surprising bathrooms. Author: Francesca Longoni — Photographer: Pär Bengtsson Studio Nina Magon oversaw the renovation of this Victorian-style villa in San Francisco, which focuses on contemporary art and the design of the dream bathroom. In this villa […]
Light Meets Texture In A Dreamy Monochromatic Houston House Author: Lara Hallock — Photographer: Pär Bengtsson A Craig Alan painting oversees the formal living room, home to the Mario Bellini Camaleonda sofa from B&B Italia and Artilleriet’s Etcetera lounge chair. Audo Copenhagen’s Plinth cubic marble tables sit atop a rug by designer Nina Magon. “A […]
By Barbara Bellesi Zito It’s not complicated to pull it off in your own home. Aside from the famous actors on the screen, you can easily recognize a Nancy Meyers movie by the luxurious yet cozy interiors accented by elegant decor and furnishings. While the inviting spaces in films such as “The Intern,” “Something’s Gotta Give” and “Father of the Bride” are […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKOWtwJSrrg Motherhood & Modern Design:Creating Spaces for Families In this episode titled “Motherhood & Modern Design: Creating Spaces for Families,” interior design meets intentional parenting with renowned designer Nina Magon, Founder and Principal of Nina Magon Studio. From creating luxurious spaces for celebrity clients to raising two children, Nina shares how she balances high-end design […]
Magon-VERSE Nina Magon is a visionary force in the worlds of luxury design, real estate, and entrepreneurship, renowned for her bold, daring designs and strategic business acumen. With an unparalleled ability to blend artistry with functionality, she has redefined industry standards and earned global recognition for her unique aesthetic. From award-winning projects to groundbreaking collaborations, […]
Unlocking the Secrets of the Most Dynamic Women in Business The pandemic drove women out of the workforce—and then spurred an entrepreneurial explosion. And despite persistent disparities and funding challenges, these founders aren’t backing down. The Female Founders 500 list comprises women at the top of their games–those who are leading public and private companies […]
Article by Alison Kartevold Photography by Nina Magon Studio The Nina Magon Studio’s client list encompasses individuals and companies from Conroe to Dallas and Houston to Milan. Now Nina Magon, an internationally renowned designer in Houston celebrated for her visionary collaborations with luxury brands such as Balmain and Saks Fifth Avenue, has unveiled a complete rebranding of her […]
The Houston-based designer, who serves as the U.S. ambassador to France’s Maison&Objet trade show, talked to WWD about fashion and interiors collaborations, Nina Magon-branded residences and what could be her first skyrise project. By Sofia Celeste PARIS — Houston-based designer Nina Magon is aiming high — up to 40 stories high to be exact. Her design firm recently purchased a three-acre […]
Founder and principal of Nina Magon Studio, Nina Magon, has turned her modern eye for interiors into a powerhouse studio managing over $500 million worth of projects. Magon delivers luxurious and unique residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, inclusive of a collection of lifestyle product designs. Her daring aesthetic infuses each design with her signature style by […]
Nina Magon is a star of interior design in the United States. Ambassador of Maison&Objet in her country, she reflects on her career as a success story. Nina Magon’s career is a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication. Born in Canada and raised in Houston, Texas, she hails from a family with Indian roots. […]
Minimalism vs maximalism. This debate is passé. The Classical Age is long gone. The Baroque masters have declared end-scene. Even the surrealists have called it a day (well, Dali did melt time even in his period). In an age where you can be anything your heart desires, why pick sides? This San Francisco residence designed by Nina […]
With a flick of the switch, it’s suddenly summer, which means it’s time to elevate your home. Any designer will tell you that the easiest way to completely transform your space isn’t by splurging on a sleeper sofa or a new set of chairs, but by adjusting your lighting. Natural lighting is all important, of course, but so […]
6 Restaurants and Bars That Inspire Appetites and Awe Across the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, a fresh crop of restaurants and bars is serving up truly innovative F&B design. Monman Coffee House by Arkylab The choice of materials and construction methods was crucial in minimizing the ecological footprint of this ground-up build—a 5,275-square-foot, […]
UMMO Chicago UMMO, from superstar Chefs Carlos Gaytán and José Sosa, offers a new take on luxe Italian dining in Chicago’s tony River North neighborhood. Designed by Studio K, UMMO is a two-story space with a sophisticated downstairs dining room and a loft bar upstairs. The open concept dining room seats 100 with an additional […]
Book Launch at BeDesign By Catherine D. Anspon. Photography Miroma Photography. Bise en scène: Generating & Company passed bites: Madre Prosecco, buzz in the Houston Kiran’s cocktails, and IZO Mezcal were design world this season poured. Adding import was a congressional is the grand expansion proclamation: Martha Hernandez arrived of BeDesign, a Mecca from U.S. […]
Studio M Lighting was founded as a resource to engage the design community in a pursuit to develop avant-garde and luxury lighting products. With the support of Maxim Lighting Group, decades of manufacturing capabilities is made available to create unparalleled luxury lighting. With access to a wide range of materials and manufacturing processes, STUDIO M […]
THE NEW TRADITIONAL Classic with a touch of contemporary, this bathroom by Deb Morell of Inspired Design features glazed porcelain hexagonal floor tile and a Decora vanity customized in Sherwin-Williams* Interesting Aqua. Brass accents offer warmth against the cooler coastal tones. Faucets by California Faucets, mirrors from Century and light fixtures from Hudson Valley Lighting […]
Commemorating 20 years since Art Basel changed the landscape of Miami and helped make it a global destination for culture, the international art fair brought its A game to the Magic City in December and, with it, a host of memorable moments from Design Miami/ and auxiliary events throughout the local creative community. From Nina […]
Multiple Light Sources WALL SCONCES Lights on either side of a mirror or strip lighting above a vanity ensure that you’ll be able to see yourself clearly-essential for applying mascara and getting a close shave. HANGING LIGHTS Make a statement over a tub by installing a chandelier or a dramatic pendant. Both styles draw the […]
Explore The Stunning New Dekton Onirika Collection From Cosentino Smooth lines and rich contrast. Abstract patterns and ethereal colors. A natural elegance and composition only achieved after millions of years of nature working her magic – until now. Onirika: a surface covering that looks and feels like natural stone, with the versatility of a sophisticated […]
Living in Texas Spotlight When it comes time to outfit the nursery for your little prince or princess, only the royal treatment will do. Enter Schumacher’s latest collab with Princess Marie Chantal of Grecce. Profile Making the akimate power pairing, interior designer Nina Magon and Eduardo Corentino, CEO and EVP of global sales of Cosentino […]
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What was your inspiration behind this collection? Luxurious jewelry. I wanted this lighting collection to have an elegant and sophisticated feel like jewelry pieces, so it had to be something luxurious that felt like it could be earrings, a necklace, or a bracelet. How does this collection compare to other pieces in your career? For […]
LET THERE BE LIGHT Ning Magon × Studio M Lighting Collection illuminates every home with its intelligent and impactful design. We sat down with the design darling hinamagon.com) to hear about her radiant ways. By Rachel Feinblatt CONTINUED. Click Here to Read More
Eduardo Cosentino And Designer Nina Magon Talk New Collab And Brand Buzz Eduardo Cosentino The brand is celebrating a big anniversary this year. Can you share a bit about the origins and history of the company and how that heritage is still reflected today? This year marks 25 years since Cosentino established its foothold […]
Nina Magon Creates a New Line of Dreamy Surfaces with Cosentino We can’t believe it’s not marble! By Helena MaddenPublished: Sep 29, 2022 12:01 PM EDT Courtesy of Cosentino Interior designer Nina Magon first discovered Dekton, Cosentino’s ultradurable, ultracompact surface line, back in 2016. The project was a restaurant in a Saks Fifth Avenue store in Houston, so all the materials […]
Houston is global. It’s renowned designer Nina Magon and BeDesign owner Adrian Duenas embody this. When the two collaborate, design dominates, pushing boundaries and redefining perfection. Magon has luxury residential projects across the country, and she’s also the eye behind a soon-to-open River Oaks dining hotspot’s interior. Duenas’ BeDesign showroom, which is expanding this year, […]
For a boutique within Houston’s Zadok Jewelers that would showcase her own lines of luxury furnishings, wallcoverings, lighting. and tabletop accessories, Nina Magon designed a sumptuous spot sheathed in brilliant color and tactile surfaces. The lounge’s bespoke furnishings and distinctive wall treatments make a suitably luxe environment to peruse the full range of the NM […]
What was your inspiration behind this collection? Luxurious jewelry. I wanted this lighting collection to have an elegant and sophisticated feel like jewelry pieces, so it had to be something luxurious that felt like it could be earrings, a necklace or a bracelet. How does this collection compare to other pieces in your career? For […]
SONNEMAN PROTON ALPHA PENDANT Polished Black Nickel with Smoked Glass. This delicately scaled but inherently strong connection of rigid triangular forms describes the achievement of structural volume from minimal elements. Named for a subatomic particle and building block of energy. Proton radiates its powerful LED Illumination from pristine glass luminaires that terminate each intersecting rod.
Designer Nina Magon Turned a Spec Home Into a Vibrant Oasis “We went with a soft palette, one that was calming and inviting for both our clients and their guests,” she says of the home’s living room. By Mary Elizabeth AndriotisPublished: Nov 23, 2021 Photographer: Julie Soefer / Stylist: Mieke Ten Have Every item on […]
Describe your business in one sentence. A global luxury design studio where architecture and interior design blend seamlessly to deliver the world’s most exclusive residences, commercial, hospitality, and special commission experiences. What led you to expand your brand into products. Creating luxurious products under my own brand has always been a dream of mine. How […]
Collab Lab: Maxim Lighting And Nina Magon Luxe Interiors + Design presents “Collab Lab: Maxim Lighting and Nina Magon” hosted by Homes Editor Paulette Pearson and sponsored by Maxim Lighting. Join us as the Texas-based designer and Maxim Lighting Group’s Nathan Sperling share details about their recent collaborative product line, which draws inspiration—in both material […]
The Sound of Luxury: Inside Robb Report’s October Design Issue Here’s a question I bet you’ve never been asked before: What does your favorite shirt sound like? Yes, “sound,” rather than “look” or “feel.” I suspect it barely registers, but I wonder if that will be the case for long—because sound is the latest […]
Sleep with distinction. It’s time to surrender to a sleep story defined by a legacy of respected brands. As representatives of Hästens and Vispring, The Luxury Bed Collection carries the torch of excellence – guided by high-touch service and a commitment to your wellbeing.
a fawn sculpture, and even a pair of salt-and-pepper-bearing turtles to the party. And just as the dining room hums with Florida’s abiding vitality, Brittany Bromley’s bedroom promises a verdant, serene bower for dreamy nights. A custom wallpaper is home to pink parrots and delicate botanicals, while overhead, decorative artist Mary Meade Evans creates a […]
3 designers dish on the products they can’t quit By Haley Chouinard Who says newer is better? Three celebrated designers share the beloved designs they turn to again and again. Left: Nina Magon uses B&B Italia’s Grande Papilio chair in a wicker finish. Julie Soefer | Right: Magon uses a lush upholstery to finish this
I have a ritual after closing each issue of the magazine. One, I breathe, have a cocktail with Frank, and go to bed by 11. Two, I don’t look at my work computer for the whole weekend – or until Sunday night. Three, I get back into hunt-and-gather mode and, for the next few weeks, […]
Modern, Minimalist Living Spaces Prove You Can’t Judge This Houston Tudor by Its Cover Behind the design of the home’s dining and living rooms, which cost roughly $534,600 to create It’s hard to believe that the modern minimalist dining and living rooms pictured here exist in a 12,263-square-foot French Tudor-style home in Memorial Villages, an affluent […]
BeDesign is breaking ground on a dramatic expansion on West Alabama one that doubles its existing footprint, after the purchase of an adjoining lot. The dramatic addition will amp up green space via vertical gardens and a verdant 3,000-square-foot rooftop terrace. Watch for eye-catching exterior architectural flourishes, such as hexagonal floating planters resembling a giant […]
Modernidad y paz en una casa familiar La interiorista Nina Magon ha proyectado esta vivienda contemporánea a base de detalles y sorpresas. Por Natalia CortezPublicado: 16/12/2019 Hay ocasiones en que la casa de tus sueños no tiene el interior que deseas… Ese fue el problema que tuvo que afrontar una joven familia tras adquirir su nueva vivienda […]
Texas: The overwhelmingly white interiors of this spacious home are a sight to behold Nina Magon of Contour Interior Design has retained the existing architectural elements while giving the interiors of this Texas home a modern finish By Avni RautPhotography by Julie Soefer 11 November 2019 Peek inside this home that has been given a very careful […]
SINGULAR SPACE -Bath (tie) FIRM: Lauren Haskett Fine Design LEAD DESIGNER: Lauren Haskett PROJECT: Doliver Pool Bath JUDGES REMARKS: Fun, spirited, fresh. Great mix of materials, with traditional ideas made modern. The husband must have jumped for joy that he was pushed beyond his comfort zone. * _ Jamie Drak “I love this pool bathroom. […]
When Sean Wood was between studios, he and a sculptor friend had a deal: *I could use the shop all I wanted but it needed to be cleaned up and me gone by 8 a.m. So from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. that was where I did my thing before my day job.” he says. […]
GLAM SQUAD Modern Euro glam made its way to High Point in April by way of a new collaboration between Houston-based interior designer Nina Magon of Contour Interior Design (contourinteriordesign.com) and Universal Furniture (universalfurniture.com). “The collection was designed to bring accessible, livable luxury to homeowners, designers and apartment/condo dwellers looking for sleek surfaces, […]
WHILE NINA MAGON’s mid-century modern home may be tucked away in a central Houston neighborhood, the vibes are all about white-hot Miami. “Miami is one of my favorite places in the country; it’s where I feel most / comfortable. I love the culture and the feel of the place,” says Magon, who is the creative […]
Editing A Houston Home’s Layout Yields A Sleek Zen Vibe Author: Mary Ore / July 14, 2019 Designer Nina Magon custom designed an installation of pine strips stained three different shades and vertically staggered along the wall in the entry corridor. The Tony Magar piece in the foreground and the Meredith Pardue painting in the distance are both […]
New Lines and Products at This Week’s High Point Market With so many new lines and products spanning furniture, lighting and home accents this week High Point Market, we couldn’t possibly get them all in the pages of our April magazine issue! Check out the slideshow below with more of the companies and products we’re checking out in High Point! […]
Contour’s Nina Magon Looks to Hollywood for Marlowe Highrise in Houston Marlowe is a sleek addition to downtown Houston, with 20 floors comprising 96 residences and 8 penthouses, brought to life by developers Randall Davis and DC Partners and architect Powers Brown. But for its 4,300-square-foot lobby, bar, and lounge and 6,500-square-feet of corridors, Contour Interior Design’s Nina […]
Glam to Galactic: Hot Products at the Spring 2019 High Point Market Upholstered in blue velvet, the gently sloping profile of the 96-inch-long Juliet sofa by Tina Nicole for Nathan Anthony sits atop three tapered metal legs. Photography courtesy of Nathan Anthony. Defying the conventional wisdom that the most noteworthy product launches land in […]
Cloud cover Designer Nina Magon created an Instagrammable moment for the recent Miami Art Week through her installation Dreamcloud. A collaboration between surface maker Cosentino and Studio M Lighting, Magon used eight slabs of her newly launched Dekton Onirika collection with Cosentino and a concept collection in the works with Studio M (set to debut […]
Nina Magon and her husband, Nina an italinchant. Living nearby, they drove past it frequently, often remarking on the home’s neglected state. Situated on a prime lot in Piney Point Village, the sprawling 10,400-square-foot mansion was built in 1984, but by early 2018, it was in foreclosure. That’s when Karun got the call. As the […]
Nina Magon for Universal Jane Dagmi //Editor in Chief//March 12, 2019 Photo of Nina taken by Laurie Perez . ( cropped by Designers Today) We are excited to share a glimpse of Nina Magon’s debut furniture collaboration with Universal Furniture. As the Creative Director of Houston and Miami-based Contour Interior Design, Nina spends most days […]
2019 PaperCity Design Awards — And the Winners Are… BY Anne Lee Phillips // 03.25.19 Winning Entry: Residential Interior Design Over 3,500 Square Feet, Wells Design Interiors The annual Houston PaperCity Design Awards garnered almost 300 entries in 20 categories with 2,500 images of projects downloaded into digital libraries for our judges – designers Bunny Williams, Tom Scheerer, Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson of Drake /Anderson, and architect Lee Ledbetter. […]
Designer Crush: Contour Interior Design Author:Michelle Konstantinovsky Interior designer and TV personality Nina Magon is known for a signature modern aesthetic that blends the bold and the glamorous. As the creative director and principal of Contour Interior Design with locations in Houston and Miami, Magon combines innovation, construction expertise, and business skills to bring residential, commercial, and […]
that is dusted at least once a week. deliverylimited.com BEST PRIVATE ANTIQUE BUYING GUIDE Tour Decor Lea Kellogg Barfield and Margaret Chambers of Dallas’Tour Decor have created the ultimate little black book, whisking clients to Europe to shop at a perfectly tailored selection of French chateaus and Left Bank shops, Belgium warehouses and private English […]
Nina Magon’s Journey to Design Nina Magon, Founder and Principal of Contour Interior Design, has always felt the calling of entrepreneurship. Pursuing interior design, however, was not where she began her creative career. A business major with an interest in real estate and fashion, Nina opened a bespoke lingerie boutique in the Houston Galleria. Here’s […]
Una mansión de líneas clásicas en Houston El estudio Contour Interior Design ha recreado la estética de las villas italianas en esta mansión de lujo en Texas. Dentro, unos espacios modernos y luminosos se muestran cómodos y flexibles, vestidos con piezas de diseño. Por María Jesús RevillaPublicado: 18/09/2018 Una piscina da la bienvenida a esta casa, construida inspirada […]
Italy? No, HOUSTON (no problem) Renaissance and modern art come together in this spectacular villa, which highlights the European lines of design in a city as far from the old continent as it is close to the moon: Houston. By Gala Mora June 4, 2018 © Julie Soefer Everything smells of the 15th century in Italy […]
How This Designer Made an Unusual Career Switch Designer Nina Magon had an ‘aha moment’ when she realized she cared more about designing the store than the product itself By Nina Magon March 27, 2018 Photo by Laurie Perez. Image courtesy of Nina Magon. *This is part of AD PRO’s Designer Takeover, in which working designers are […]
New Aveda Salon Arrives in Houston Contour Interior Design led the design. Words by: Will Speros Spearheaded by Nina Magon of Contour Interior Design, the newly designed Aveda salon Lavish in the Baybrook section of Houston has debuted. The design of the boutique venue weaves romance into the industrial setting to capture the brand’s aesthetic. While the […]
10 Restaurants We’re Excited To Try in Houston By Correspondent Mai Pham February 7, 2017 51fifteen Cuisine & Cocktails, Photo Credit: Julie Soefer With top chefs from Anthony Bourdain to David Chang singing the culinary praises of Houston, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the food scene is practically overflowing with new eateries to visit each year. Planning […]
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