Founded by Maureen Ursino in 2016 as a side project during her Master of Arts in Interior Design, Ursino Interiors quickly rose to prominence, featured in notable publications like House Beautiful and Elle Decor. Transforming from a humble guest-room studio to a nationally recognized firm in Colts Neck, New Jersey, Ursino Interiors specializes in creating emotionally resonant residential spaces, leveraging Maureen’s past experience as a management consultant for a personalized and efficient design process. A New York native, Maureen now resides in New Jersey, cherishing her free time antiquing with her daughter, enjoying home-cooked meals, and savoring martinis to the tune of her favorite music. See her designs in this week’s Designer Friday.
Showcasing a seamless blend of past and present, this dining room pairs the rustic charm of exposed wood beams with contemporary furnishings, highlighted by an Articolo Lighting pendant and a Britt Bates art piece.
Andrew Joseph: If you could live in any home in a movie or television series, what would it be?
Maureen Ursino: The home from “Something’s Gotta Give” or anything from a Nancy Meyers movie!
AJ: What’s your favorite cocktail?
MU: A shaken martini…slightly dirty 🙂
The antique rug of this living room features subtle green accents, while a serene ambiance is created by a backdrop of Benjamin Moore Sheep’s Wool-colored walls and an elegant Calacatta marble fireplace, tastefully lit by a Circa Lighting floor lamp.
AJ: What are your ideal weekend plans?
MU: Happy hour on the beach with family and friends on a summer evening.
AJ: What was your first job?
MU: I worked in a cute little country store on a Christmas tree farm in the town I grew up in with a few friends from high school – it was a lot of fun!
AJ: Are you a good cook? If so, what’s your specialty?
MU: I love to cook, it’s one of the things I love to do to relax in my downtime. I love trying new recipes, but my favorite go-to cookbook is anything by Bastianich.
With rustic charm, this dining nook showcases exposed brick and beams, complemented by charcoal-painted ladder-back chairs and a subtle navy plaid bench cushion.
AJ: What would your dream project or dream client be right now?
MU: We would love to do a ski home out west one day…manifesting it!
AJ: What’s one ingredient you put in everything?
MU: Garlic and butter.
About the Designer | Ursino Interiors, founded by Maureen Ursino, is an East Coast-based studio who designs authentic homes that are reflective of the people who live in them, laying the groundwork for lasting memories. The firm balances traditional and modern elements, tailoring spaces to tell each client’s unique story through curated textures, tones, and natural materials. The team works alongside architects and builders to guide clients through the selection of architectural finishes, execute on custom details, and most importantly, ensure that the homes are functional and beautiful.
Recent projects include a Tudor-style home in Larchmont, NY, a family home on Martha’s Vineyard, an entertainment barn in New Jersey, a family home on the Navesink River in NJ, and a country home in the Catskills.
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