Colorful indoor-outdoor modern home by Modernous

Modernous Interior Design

Interior design for Seattle
and Eastside homes.

Architecture respected. Personality amplified. Full-service interior design for people who love architecture, color, and a home that feels unmistakably theirs.

The Modernous approach

A signature home, not a signature look.

We begin with the architecture, the people, and the way the home needs to work. Then we build a clear point of view through space, material, light, color, furniture, art, and objects.

The result can be quiet or exuberant, historic or new, Pacific Northwest or desert. What connects the work is disciplined thinking, candid guidance, and enough room for delight.

Don’t take it from us…

What our clients say.

“Modernous are truly collaborative and strike the balance really well between offering their expert guidance and working with my requests.”

Where we work

Areas served

Full-service design, renovations, and furnishings based in Bellevue, working across King County and nationwide.

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The Eastside

Bellevue · Kirkland · Mercer Island · Medina · Clyde Hill · Hunts Point · Yarrow Point · Redmond · Sammamish · Issaquah · Woodinville

Seattle

Capitol Hill · Queen Anne · Magnolia · Madison Park · Madison Valley · Laurelhurst · Sand Point · Denny-Blaine · Montlake · West Seattle

Puget Sound & Beyond

Bainbridge Island · Edmonds · Normandy Park · Snohomish County · Palm Springs, CA · Nationwide

Ways to work together

Choose the depth the home needs.

Every engagement has a clear creative lead and a defined route from decisions to execution. We collaborate with architects, builders, and homeowners across Seattle, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Kirkland, and Mercer Island.

01 / Complete

Full-service interiors

One complete vision for a room, whole home, or second residence—from early concept through final installation.

  • Space and furniture planning
  • Materials, lighting, color, art, and furnishings
  • Sourcing, procurement, and order management
  • Installation and final styling
Discuss full service
02 / Architectural

Renovations + new builds

Interior design leadership where plans, materials, fixtures, cabinetry, and construction decisions need to tell one story.

  • Concept visualization and space planning
  • Architect and contractor coordination
  • Finish, fixture, and millwork specifications
  • Site review and design continuity
Discuss a renovation
03 / Collected

Furnishings + styling

A composed mix of vintage and new, high and low, art and objects—designed to make an existing home feel finished and specific. We also restyle what you already own—and after years of composing rooms for the camera, we style photo shoots, too.

  • Furniture and lighting plans
  • Vintage and contemporary sourcing
  • Art, textiles, accessories, and objects
  • Home styling and photo styling
  • Delivery, installation, and styling
Discuss furnishings
04 / Coordinated

Project leadership

Design and decision support for busy clients who need one trusted partner to protect the idea and keep details moving.

  • Decision frameworks and recommendations
  • Schedule and responsibility clarity
  • Vendor and procurement coordination
  • Installation planning and punch-list support
Discuss project leadership

Commercial & Multifamily

Need turnkey model units or community amenity design for a residential development?

Explore multifamily ↗

Recent Projects.

Magnolia Bathroom and Kitchen Refresh
Interior design · Magnolia

Magnolia Refresh

A 1953 David McKinley residence refreshed with bold color, pattern, and mid-century influences.Read the story
Edmonds Beach House
Interior design · Edmonds

Edmonds Beach House

A 1971 home thoughtfully updated for modern living while honoring its original architecture.Read the story
Capitol Hill Loft
Interior design · Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Loft

A pied-à-terre updated for modern living while honoring its industrial character.Read the story

The people behind the work

Good design starts with good chemistry.

Meet the leadership, the team, and the four-legged support staff. Every project is led directly by the studio’s principals.

Sally Julien, founder and principal of Modernous

Sally Julien

Founder + Principal
Halie Venema, lead designer and general manager at Modernous

Halie Venema

Lead Designer + General Manager · NCIDQ

How we work

Transparent, hourly billing.

Good design requires trust and clarity. We work on an hourly rate, keeping our partnership flexible, accountable, and aligned with your project’s scope.

Pay for what you need

We bill for actual time spent on your project—from space planning and material selections to contractor coordination and styling.

Clarity at every stage

Regular, itemized invoices keep you informed of hours and milestones, ensuring there are no surprises as work progresses.

Flexible collaboration

An hourly structure lets us dial our involvement up or down as your timeline and design needs develop.

Start a conversation

Let’s make your home feel like you.

Tell us where you are, what you are imagining, and what is getting in the way. A human will respond with the most useful next step.

Bellevue Studio · Serving Greater Seattle & Eastside
Based in Bellevue, working with clients in Seattle, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Medina, Sammamish, Issaquah, and nationwide.
info@modernous.com · 206.430.1966
Studio visits by appointment.