Robin Muto Interiors

Robin Muto Interiors Beauty & creativity is all around us. Our page is where we celebrate design in all its shapes and forms.

"I love creating spaces for people who are energized by design and want to invest in unique and beautiful interiors. As a result of collaborating with my clients, they get more than just a design; what I really create is a lifestyle, inspired by their ideas and their surroundings.

08/22/2026

I learned to draw interiors by hand.

There was something wonderful about those drawings—the weight of a line, the slight imperfections, the feeling that you could see an idea taking shape on the page.

When computer drawing came along, I embraced it. But I never quite wanted my drawings to look like they came from a computer.

Apparently, technology has finally caught up with me.

Today I can create drawings with the warmth and character I’ve always loved, then watch those same ideas move off the page and into three dimensions.

These images are from a recent kitchen project—a little journey from drawing to rendering, and eventually, to the real thing.

After all these years, I still love watching an idea become something you can almost walk into.

Someone recently asked me what keeps me going after all these years.I think a large part of it is that no two projects—a...
08/13/2026

Someone recently asked me what keeps me going after all these years.

I think a large part of it is that no two projects—and no two clients—are ever quite the same. Designing someone’s home is surprisingly personal. You get to know how people live, what matters to them, what they respond to, and often things they haven’t quite found the words for themselves. Those relationships have always been one of the most meaningful parts of my work.

Then there is curiosity. I still love discovering a material I haven’t used before, learning a new way of making something, or finding an answer to a problem that wasn’t obvious at first. After all these years, there are still things I haven’t seen, things I haven’t tried, and things I haven’t figured out yet.

Maybe that’s what keeps me going. The work has never given me the chance to become bored with it.

When I was invited to design the parlor of the Rochester Philharmonic Designer Showhouse, I knew what people would expec...
08/01/2026

When I was invited to design the parlor of the Rochester Philharmonic Designer Showhouse, I knew what people would expect.

A room like this—with soaring ceilings, extraordinary millwork, leaded glass, a magnificent fireplace, and a crystal chandelier—almost invites you to recreate the past

My question wasn’t whether contemporary furniture and modern art could live in a room like this. It was whether they could belong there so naturally that they felt as though they had always been part of its story.

The answer wasn’t found in making a bold statement. It was found in proportion, restraint, and respect for the architecture. Generously scaled seating with clean, graceful lines. Luxurious fabrics without ornament. Contemporary paintings and sculpture that brought energy and sophistication while allowing the room’s remarkable character to remain the protagonist.

It was a leap of faith. I had never seen this idea carried quite this far before, and I wasn’t certain how visitors would respond.

Then the doors opened.

People didn’t walk in and see a clash between old and new. They smiled. They relaxed. They lingered.

That was the moment I realized I hadn’t designed a contemporary room inside a historic mansion.

I had simply allowed two different eras to feel completely at home with one another.

Google tells me natural slate is still in style… provided it’s the right color, the right size, and laid the right way.A...
07/25/2026

Google tells me natural slate is still in style… provided it’s the right color, the right size, and laid the right way.

Apparently mine missed the memo.

This bathroom was designed more than twenty years ago, and looking at it again reminded me why I don’t spend much time chasing trends. The goal was never to create a fashionable bathroom. It was to create one that belonged to its surroundings.

The slate floor and wall tiles are regionally sourced, the vanity was made locally from walnut and mahogany, and it’s topped with a beautiful sink of hand hammered copper.

Beyond the picture window which is covered with a natural woven shade is the view of a wooded hillside. The material selections simply continue the conversation nature had already started.

COMFY = Comfort + Flexibility ✨ A three-seater with extendable seating and the option of a chaise longue—because your sp...
07/23/2026

COMFY = Comfort + Flexibility ✨ A three-seater with extendable seating and the option of a chaise longue—because your space should adapt to you. 🛋️💛. And we almost forgot to mention the incredible selection of fabrics!

Welcome to my blog. You will find my blog page on my website. Some might find it quite boring since I purposely do not i...
07/23/2026

Welcome to my blog. You will find my blog page on my website. Some might find it quite boring since I purposely do not include any pictures. It’s more of a personal notebook that I use to capture thoughts, ideas and commentary. [email protected]
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07/21/2026

If you know me, you know I don’t just hand off a design and walk away.

Long before I became an interior designer, I was studying art, drawing, painting, and later working in clay. Making things taught me that every finished piece is the result of countless decisions, practiced hands, and respect for the craft.

These are the contractors, fabricators, installers, and artisans who take my drawings and transform them into places people call home. Every room you see here exists because of their talent, dedication, and pride in their work.

This is my tribe.

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07/20/2026

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And did you know that we now offer four tiers of Interior Design Services? Including complementary in-store design services? Find out more on our website (link in bio)





A blast from the past.This is Sutherland Auto — a space I designed that celebrated car culture as much as the cars thems...
07/18/2026

A blast from the past.

This is Sutherland Auto — a space I designed that celebrated car culture as much as the cars themselves. Vintage racing posters, glass ceiling panels letting in the light, and enough room for the kind of collection that deserves to be seen.

A fitting one to share this Syracuse Nationals weekend.

Long before this became a home for her own family, my client loved this old farmhouse. As a child, she imagined what it ...
07/13/2026

Long before this became a home for her own family, my client loved this old farmhouse. As a child, she imagined what it could become one day. Years later, she had the chance to find out.

The goal was never to reinvent it. We opened a series of small rooms to create a home that worked for family life, restored the original wood floors, and where walls disappeared, we allowed the patched flooring to remain visible—like an old quilt, carrying the memory of what came before.

A new dining room addition opened the house to the surrounding farmland with a wall of glass, bringing the landscape deep into the home. The only space that resisted was the passage connecting the original house to the addition.

The solution had been waiting in the barn.

My client’s husband, a utility lineman, had been saving retired wood utility poles for years. We milled them into boards and used them to sheath the ceiling, preserving their weathered character. That one gesture gave the connecting space a sense of belonging—as though it had always been part of the house.





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661 South Avenue
Rochester, NY
14620

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Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
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