Julie Ann Segal
Julie Ann Segal is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BFA specializing in Interior Design. She has been working as a professional designer since 1987 and started Metropolitan Interiors in 1992. In 2003 she became a certified Feng Shui Practitioner upon completion of Carole Hyder’s state-sanctioned Feng Shui Program.
Julie Ann’s work has been featured in many different articles. In September of 2006, she was featured in the business section of the Star Tribune in a piece about having moved her design studio and offices into a Victorian Home across from Loring Park. She was also recognized on the Small Business Administration’s web site as a business on the rise.
Julie Ann enjoys public speaking locally and has also been highlighted nationally. She was a speaker for Best Buy and KitchenAid in 2006 for the grand opening of their new kitchen appliance display in the Richfield store location. She also displayed her work on HGTV’s show “Room for Change”
Julie Ann currently teaches combining the art of feng shui and interior design through workshops and classes and specializes in working with individuals and businesses, designing interiors for residential homes, apartment and condo common areas and offices. Julie Ann is also the mother of four children.
Victoria Mott
Victoria received Interior Design training from the accredited program at Dakota County Technical College. She started her professional career with Metropolitan Interiors as Julie Ann’s intern. She then went on to work at International Market Square as a showroom manager working with designers. Six years later she is back with Metropolitan Interiors and eager to share what she has learned with others.
Victoria loves the puzzle that space planning presents. She enjoys the challenge of putting all the pieces together. She will take your ideas and treasured pieces fit them together with her knowledge and passion to complete the puzzle. The result is a functional well designed space which is truly a reflection of you.