Marianne Brown is the founder and principal designer of W Design Collective, a Salt Lake City, Utah–based firm known for crafting enduring, soulful spaces. Self‑taught and drawn to design through her own home renovations, Marianne founded W Design Collective in 2011. Since then, it has evolved into a thriving fourteen‑person studio that specializes in new construction and full‑service design, and recently expanded into product design in 2024. Her work reflects a belief that design is an ongoing dialogue between architecture and atmosphere, between the past and what’s yet to come. That perspective continues to shape W Design Collective’s mission to create enduring spaces and experiences that reflect their clients, honor the principles of sound architecture, and celebrate the soulfulness of home.
The Comforts of Home
W Design Collective’s Timeless Sitting Room
Inspired by the warmth and classic feel of a family home, Marianne envisioned her My Rowe Design as a space meant to nurture everyday moments. Divided into two distinct areas, her design pairs a library/sitting room with a dining area that feels cozy and multigenerational. “I imagine a couple, maybe with a few kids,” says the designer, “spending time together here doing the simple things of the day—whether that’s sitting in the library reading, or eating and chatting in the breakfast nook.” Taupe grasscloth and deep charcoal walls act as a warm, textured backdrop, while brass and marble accents add a refined note. Groupings of artwork with wall-mounted lighting and woven rugs in natural shades anchor each space, creating a look that feels both nostalgic and modern.
My Rowe Design is…
Classic
Comfort
Character
“The Moreau Sofa is the hero of the room.”
In the dining nook, a Finch Slipcovered Dining Banquette in family-friendly performance cotton sets a casual tone for daily living, elevated by two Odessa Dining Chairs in luxe brown velvet. Just beyond, the sitting area invites relaxed lounging with an eclectic but complementary pairing of our Madeline Chair in tan windowpane plaid and our Emmerson Swivel Chair in brown floral. Marianne notes the Moreau Sofa as a favorite piece in the space, perfectly lounge-ready with the comfort of our Bliss cushion and slipcovered in a serene shade of navy with a white windowpane check. “I love how it has character and a nod to a classic piece with the slight roll arm, but it’s a more modern version.”
Featured Products
- Plain Grass Wallpaper, Taupe York Wallcoverings
- Antique Key Shadow Catchers
- Autumn Morning Shadow Catchers
- Imperial Fritillaries Shadow Catchers
- Ravi Lumbar Pillow, Laurel Amity Home
- Noble Swing Arm Task Sconce Regina Andrew
- Burma Rattan Shallow Display Bowls, Set Of 2 Napa Home & Garden
- 110” Bench Moreau Slipcovered Sofa in 102BH-56 Rowe Furniture
- Ravi Lumbar Pillow, Asphalt Amity Home
- Mallory Lumbar Pillow, Mineral Amity Home
- Emmerson Slipcovered Swivel Chair in 122CR-30
Rowe Furniture - Chris Loves Julia × Loloi Judy Collection, Natural / Spice Loloi
- Capri Round Coffee Table Rowe Furniture
- Madeline Chair in 13361-58 Rowe Furniture
- Wellsley Chandelier, Heritage Red W.D.C. Home
- Samuel Throw, Brick Amity Home
Finishing Touches
10908-52
102BH-56
13295-60
13361-58
122CR-30
SA115-56
Featured Products
- Embrace Shadow Catchers
- Lagoon Marble Bowl Regina Andrew
- Tate Picture Light, Small Regina Andrew
- Equina Bookend, Set Of 2 Accent Decor
- Knox Leather Rectangle Mirror Regina Andrew
- Pear Shadow Catchers
- Provence Chest Rowe Furniture
- Derby Square Leather Tray Regina Andrew
- Province Lotus Lidded Jar Napa Home & Garden
- Bristol Candlesticks Accent Decor
- Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines × Loloi Louie Collection, Natural / Ivory Loloi
- Odessa Dining Arm Chair with Caster in 13295-60 & 10908-52
Rowe Furniture - Calpurnia Bowl Accent Decor
- Finch Slipcovered Dining Banquette in SA115-56 Rowe Furniture
- Tribune Marble Bowl, Small Regina Andrew
- Segal Marble Mini Lamp Regina Andrew
Top Five Design Rules
Lisa Furtado’s Favorites
Music to Fuel Creativity
I love all types of music!
Travel Destinations
Sun Valley, Idaho; Southern California; Provence and Paris
Sources of Inspiration
I love looking at the past and using it to inspire a new way of interpreting old designs. I love touring old houses and looking through past design books and magazines; I’m fascinated with what still works and what has not aged as well.
Room to Design
The cozy rooms—libraries, small living rooms, craft rooms, and loft areas.
Top Five Materials
Othello 40″ Octagon Storage Ottoman
