Donna Mondi Interior Design

Donna Mondi Interior Design Acclaimed interior and product designer, Donna Mondi, is one of the 'Top 20 Interior Designers in Ch M.

Donna Mondi is the Founder and Principle Designer at Donna Mondi Interior Design (DMID), a high-end luxury interior design studio. Celebrating 20 years in the industry, certified by the American Society of Interior Design as well as the National Council for Interior Design, Donna Mondi is known for her signature style which blends classicism with modernity, while adding a touch of tension through

unexpected elements. Inspired by a long love affair with European architecture and furniture design along with 20th century American style, Donna’s work showcases influence from Hollywood Regency to Mid-Century Modern. The firms’ approach is to infuse interiors with elements of different periods and styles to create timeless, unpredictable surroundings. By merging traditional and contemporary style, the end result is interiors with layered textures, avant-garde elements, and cutting-edge styling. Donna Mondi Interior Design offers a wide variety of services including new construction, interior renovations, space planning, color selection and coordination, lighting design and architectural planning, among others. The firm also supports local artisans and sources from vendors across the world. Recently completed projects include a modern penthouse unit for a newlywed couple, an eclectic condo in Chicago’s groundbreaking One Bennett Park high-rise designed by New York’s darling Robert A. Stern architectural group, and six clients at the legendary No9 Walton Neo-classical condo building in Chicago’s Gold Coast (home to Ken Griffin). In 2020, Donna was named as one of the "Top 100 Interior Designers in the World" by the Andrew Martin Design Review. Donna’s work within the design community has garnered her extreme praise, being known as one of the “Top 20 Interior Designers in Chicago” and “Top 200 Influencers in the Home Design Industry.” DMID has also earned seven coveted ASID Design Excellence Awards and was included in LUXE Interiors + Design’s GOLD LIST for 2019 and 2020. Her work has been featured in top publications such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes.

B U C K E T  L I S T  U P D A T E D ⁠⁠Must get onto this train in 2027.  The Orient Express is getting a serious nip/tuc...
03/23/2026

B U C K E T L I S T U P D A T E D ⁠

Must get onto this train in 2027. The Orient Express is getting a serious nip/tuck and I am all in! What a serendipitous happenstance that we stumbled onto this exhibit on our free day in Paris. ⁠

A combination of what luxury used to mean, art deco influences, and the ultimate hospitality experience hits all my buttons. I can tell you that this will be in mine and ’s future.

03/13/2026

Next up on our travel recap - London!⁠

From Destination London to factory tours with extraordinary makers, time exploring the Chelsea Design Centre, Pimlico Road, and a few antique markets. Days spent discovering craftsmanship, materials and pieces with real history behind them. ⁠

All part of the process - sourcing the unexpected so our interiors feel layered, collected, and entirely their own.

01/29/2026

Back to reality after two weeks in Europe.

First up: a Paris recap—Maison&Objet and Déco Off.

Days spent inside ateliers and showrooms, discovering new resources, materials, and ideas that will quietly shape what’s next. Never trendy, always refined. We do the hard work so it looks effortless in the end ✨

Back from Austin earlier this month and our Tuscan Tragedy’s transformation continues. Swipe for the before/during/after...
12/01/2025

Back from Austin earlier this month and our Tuscan Tragedy’s transformation continues. Swipe for the before/during/after ➡️ because this glow-up would make even jealous. ⁠

Phase Two was all about reinventing the outdoor experience.⁠ We reimagined the entire landscape that slopes down to Lake Travis: a modern black-interior pool, sunken seating with a pergola and TV, oversized stone pavers, and a newly streamlined staircase that finally matches the sophistication of the home.⁠

Client Priorities:⁠
Modernize the exterior spaces, make them cohesive with the existing architecture, and—most importantly—create a pool area where family and friends can watch the game without missing a play.⁠

Our Design Moves:⁠
– Sleek black pool for that modern, moody elegance⁠
– New TV wall + pergola for year-round outdoor living⁠
– Sunken seating so sightlines to the TV stay wide open⁠
– Large pavers with faux turf to nod to the home’s European influence⁠
– Simplified balustrades and ironwork to clean up the staircase⁠
– Crisp, modern furnishings planned to bring fresh energy to traditional bones⁠

Next Up:⁠
The strange second-floor “cupcake” rotunda. She’s about to go under the knife.⁠
We’re imagining: removing the “skirt”, replacing the squatty columns with taller arches that echo the exterior, eliminating the unnecessary windows, adding a new metal roof, and possibly a groin vault inside—because drama belongs everywhere.⁠

Stay tuned. She just keeps getting better and better. ⁠

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11/12/2025

DMID Project Feature | Understated Sanctuary⁠

Located in a private enclave of custom, modernist residences, this address captures the essence of modern living. BOSS Architecture designed the spec home, which is a blend of Bauhaus-inspired simplicity, a strong connection of the interior to the exterior, and textural finishes like Italian brick and Accoya wood repeated throughout. Additions of a custom bed wall and pendant lighting in the master bedroom, a banquette with dramatic wall covering connecting the lower level bar and the wine cellar, and bespoke furniture highlighted with compelling artwork throughout turned it into a custom home we could be proud of. ⁠

Several pieces from our collaboration with Material Bespoke Stone + Tile as well as our own private label collection are sprinkled throughout the home. A designer’s own home is often our playground where we can explore new iterations and find unique one-of-a-kind vintage items to fill it. A significant shift happened in this process where the homeowners realized this would likely be their primary home. This home is the perfect example of life happening while you’re busy making plans.⁠

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This week I said goodbye to the woman who raised me to be the woman I am. She adopted me sight unseen and loved me more ...
10/15/2025

This week I said goodbye to the woman who raised me to be the woman I am. She adopted me sight unseen and loved me more than she could have loved a natural child.

We were opposites in almost every way. But she taught me about love, faith, grace, and how to see the best in everyone (still working on this one).

Don’t feel sad for her or for me. She lived over 90 years; 27 without her true love, 16 without her son, and at least 2 more than she should have. She was a devout Christian who’s reunited with those she has lost. That should be celebrated.

10/14/2025

Sherwin-Williams’ Cocoon is another favorite neutral paint that’s versatile to use throughout the home, maintaining appeal for years to come.⁠

‘Cocoon has unexpectedly become one of my favorite timeless colors,’ says Denver-based interior designer Donna Mondi. ‘The website and photos don’t do justice to the true depth of this warm, moody green shade. Use this color to adorn your walls, ceilings, custom millwork and moldings, or even your furniture!’⁠

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🏆 ASID 2022 Design Excellence Award Winner - 1st Place Dining Room

10/02/2025

Dark. Dramatic. And just the right amount of unhinged.⁠

This concept palette for our latest Colorado new-build project is serving smoldering neutrals, sinful textures, and pop art punches that hit harder than your morning espresso.⁠

We’re not here for quiet luxury—we’re here for loud intentions wrapped in tailored restraint.⁠

Stay tuned. It only gets hotter from here.⁠

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THIS / or / THAT - Stone Hood EditionThe Extrovert - Outgoing and engaging, our Extrovert Hood loved to be the focal poi...
04/28/2025

THIS / or / THAT - Stone Hood Edition

The Extrovert - Outgoing and engaging, our Extrovert Hood loved to be the focal point but you won’t mind her flirtatious behavior. Her graceful reeded texture and soft curves will have you forgiving her in no time. For symmetry, pair her with our Extrovert Fireplace surround and your home will be bursting with charisma!

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