Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Interior Design Partner in Boston, MA
Founded in 2009, Mandarina Studio is a Boston-based interior design firm led by principal designer Amanda Reid. With over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial design, we specialize in creating spaces that blend contemporary innovation with timeless elegance. Our approach prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and personalized service, ensuring each project reflects the client's unique vision and lifestyle. Amanda's expertise spans from historic home restorations to modern retail environments, supported by her NCIDQ certification, LEED accreditation, and memberships in professional organizations like IIDA and ASID.Client testimonials highlight our commitment to detail, responsiveness, and ability to transform spaces into functional, beautiful environments. We serve clients nationwide, maintaining a selective portfolio to ensure dedicated attention to every project.
Services
Residential Interior Design
Commercial Interior Design
Project Concept Development
Design Development Drawings
Furniture Specification
Construction Management
Historic Restoration
Retail Space Design
Color Consultation
Lighting Design
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of residential and commercial design expertise.
- Our team provides personalized, collaborative design solutions.
- We specialize in sustainable and innovative interior design.
- Our work has been featured in Boston Home and This Old House.
- We maintain a selective portfolio to ensure dedicated project attention.
Associations and certifications
- NCIDQ
- LEED
- IIDA
- ASID
What people say
Impeccable attention to detail
Transformed a house into our forever home
Professional and to-the-point
Deservedly praised in publications
Worked well with our architect
Services
Residential Interior Design
We create personalized residential interiors that balance aesthetics and functionality. Our process begins with understanding your lifestyle needs, followed by tailored design concepts incorporating color, texture, and spatial planning. From historic renovations to new constructions, we deliver cohesive, inspiring spaces that reflect your unique vision and enhance daily living experiences.
Commercial Interior Design
Our commercial design services focus on creating environments that elevate brand identity and customer experience. We collaborate closely with business owners to develop spaces that align with their brand values while optimizing functionality. Whether designing restaurants, boutiques, or offices, we integrate innovative layouts, lighting, and materials to create memorable, purpose-driven environments that support business goals.
Project Concept Development
We develop comprehensive design concepts tailored to each project's unique requirements. This includes initial space analysis, mood boards, and schematic drawings to visualize the proposed design direction. Our approach ensures alignment with client preferences, budget, and practical needs while maintaining aesthetic integrity and innovative solutions for both residential and commercial spaces.
Construction Management
We provide hands-on construction management to ensure design execution meets quality standards. Our services include contractor coordination, timeline management, and on-site supervision to address technical challenges. This ensures seamless implementation of design plans while maintaining communication between all stakeholders, guaranteeing timely completion of projects within scope and budget.
Historic Restoration
Specializing in historic property restoration, we preserve architectural integrity while modernizing functionality. Our expertise includes period-accurate material selection, structural preservation, and adaptive reuse strategies. Recent projects include Victorian and Craftsman-style home renovations, where we balanced original character with contemporary living requirements through meticulous research and design execution.
People
Amanda Reid
Founder & Lead Designer
Amanda Reid founded Mandarina Studio in 2009 after eight years as a senior project designer in NYC. With NCIDQ certification and LEED accreditation, she specializes in residential and commercial design, blending creativity with technical expertise to deliver spaces that reflect client needs and exceed expectations.
Questions
What services does Mandarina Studio Studio offer?
We provide residential and commercial interior design, including concept development, space planning, material selection, and construction management. Our expertise spans historic restorations, modern renovations, and retail design projects.
How does the design process work?
Our process begins with a consultation to understand your needs, followed by concept development, design documentation, procurement, and construction oversight. Amanda Reid personally manages each project from start to finish.
Do you work outside the Boston area?
While based in Boston, we serve clients nationwide. Recent projects include locations in New York, Lexington, and Cambridge, with virtual consultations available for out-of-state clients.
What credentials does Amanda Reid hold?
Amanda is NCIDQ-certified, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a member of IIDA and ASID. She holds an AAS in interior design from FIT and a BA in Communication & Business from SUNY Albany.
Can you accommodate specific design styles?
We specialize in blending contemporary and classic aesthetics but adapt to client preferences. Our portfolio includes modern, traditional, and transitional designs, ensuring each project reflects the client's unique vision.
