About

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Good design speaks for itself.

Montana Shrader is a Licensed Interior Designer (TBAE #12605), founder and principal designer of M.Elliott Studio. She holds a B.F.A in Interior Design and has over 10 years of experience in the design industry ranging from living room flats to multi-storey interior environments. She has designed spaces for some of Silicon Valley's elite tech companies, like Facebook and Google, to high-end hill country homes. Her approach has always been hands on, working directly with contractors, experts, and artisans to achieve the perfect vision. Her goal is to create unique, tailored spaces that have a sense of character and warmth to them. She oversees the design and management of all projects in the office alongside her team. She believes firmly that you are only as good as the people behind you. 

Montana takes her inspiration from multiple sources, however her biggest source is art and travel. She has been to 30+ states and multiple countries, and while work keeps her grounded, she always learning and discovering new items. She is constantly researching about art and design, whether its discovering up-and-coming artisans, sourcing a vintage find, or honing her design eye through books. 
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When she's not designing, you can find her hitting local swimming holes, reading about design and antiques or with her husband and two young boys. Her design philosophy is that good design is in the details.

M. Elliott Studio serves the Texas Hill Country to surrounding areas - Wimberley, Blanco, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, Driftwood, Dripping Springs and Austin Texas.