Interior direction
A singular point of view for the whole home, expressed through proportion, palette, and the relationship between rooms.
Los AngelesParisPalm Springs
Maison Noir
Private design studioMN
Private design studioMN
A quieter
kind of
luxury.
Deeply personal interiors. Architectural discipline, materials with substance, and objects chosen to grow more beautiful with time.
Enter the studioArchitecture & designWith discretion
01 / The practice
Rooms with lineage.
Made for living.
Our work pairs architectural discipline with the instinct of a collector. Every interior is composed with intention: exact in detail, rich in character, and comfortable in the life it holds.
Furniture & objects
Antiques, contemporary pieces, and singular objects selected for provenance, silhouette, comfort, and character.
The final layer
Lighting, art, textiles, and quiet details that give a beautifully composed room its soul.
02 / Selected work
Our Projects
I / ResidentialMovie Colony
Movie Colony
Residence
Palm Springs, California
Residential design study
A considered plan for a four-bedroom residence, bringing space planning, furniture, lighting, and material selection into one coherent interior.
Interiors and outdoor living are explored as parts of the same home.
View project03 / The approach
An exacting process.
An effortless result.
01 Listen
We begin with the client: how you live, what you collect, and the atmosphere you want your home to hold.
02 Compose
Interior design, architecture, and project planning come together in one clear vision, from spatial studies to materials, furniture, and light.
03 Refine
We resolve every junction, finish, and object with care, protecting the quality of the idea through the final installation.
04 / The team
Distinct disciplines.
One signature.
Good design is a shared undertaking. Our founder, project manager, and architectural designer work in close conversation, bringing the creative vision and the practical decisions together. The result is a home with a coherent character, supported by care at every stage.
Jason
Follandstar
Founder & Interior Designer
Defines the studio’s creative direction, composing the materials, furniture, and details that give each interior its individual character.
Alishan
Kelekian
Project Manager
Realtor · The Agency
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Alishan brings a Palm Springs and Coachella Valley perspective to the studio. His real estate experience with The Agency complements his role at Maison Noir: coordinating people, schedules, and the practical details that carry a design from intention to completion.
Alishan at The AgencyCalifornia DRE #02017825
Garry
Grigorian
Architecture & Design
Brings the architectural perspective to the team, aligning the way a space is planned with its proportions, materials, and interior expression.
05 / Private consultation
An exceptional interior
begins in confidence.
Share the house, the ambition, and the details that matter. We will shape the next chapter together.