Episode 417: Marcelle Guilbeau

Million Dollar Decorating

Marcelle Guilbeau is a Nashville based interior designer, whose soulful designs reflect her clients’ personal style, and renews their connection to the things about which they are most passionate. Sitting down and having a conversation with Marcelle is like entering a Zen garden. Layer by layer, the stresses and strains that led you to seek her expertise begin to fall away and reveal the best part of the space you want to transform….. your lifestyle….. Through the use of natural elements like warm rich woods and cool calming stones, Marcelle transforms homes and workplaces into retreats that are functional and beautiful. Marcelle often layers rustic chic, Moroccan or coastal elements into a classic, slightly minimal presentation. These unique pairings result from a collaborative exploration of her clients’ passions, tastes and lifestyles. Marcelle takes her clients on a journey, drawing out their needs and passions to create an oasis that reflects their sense of style and personal values. Sitting down and having a conversation with Marcelle is like entering a Zen garden. Layer by layer, the stresses and strains that led you to seek her expertise begin to fall away and reveal the best part of the space you want to transform… your lifestyle… Sustainability is important to Marcelle. She often works in materials like reclaimed woods, hand-tufted wool, and heirloom furniture paired with locally made, custom furniture, organic and sculptural in design. One of the sustainable homes designed by Marcelle won LEED-Platinum certification, and is featured in the book Shades of Green, Tennessee. Marcelle’s designs have been featured in Curbed, Nashville Interiors, NFocus, StyleBlueprint, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, Apartment Therapy and DesignSponge. She has won Best of Houzz every year since 2013, and is a featured Designer on Dering Hall. Earlier in her career, Marcelle worked for one of the world’s leading architecture firms. She was part of an award-winning team, whose modern and spa-like healthcare design was published nationwide. Marcelle’s relationships with other talented artisans, such as custom furniture makers, window treatment professionals and art consultants provides her clients with a seamless experience from concept to delivery. Marcelle’s team, studioGUILBEAU, is there to nurture the client’s project from start to completion. This potpourri of creative minds brings to the table expertise in interior architecture and design, kitchens and baths, furniture selection and procurement, custom furnishings design, and construction administration. Marcelle’s relationships with other talented artisans, such as custom furniture makers, window treatment professionals and art consultants provides her clients with a seamless experience from concept to delivery. Marcelle received an interior design degree from Watkins College of Art, Design and Film. She has accreditation through NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Designers Qualification) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Explore Marcelle's Website here