Megan Molten is a Charleston-based Interior Designer and the Founder, Principal Designer, and Creative Director of Megan Molten Design + Shop. Known for her light and airy Modern Coastal style, Megan’s debut collection focuses on organic forms and natural materials. The Mitzi x Megan Molten, opens in a new tab line reflects her love of coastal living and will add an element of her Signature MM style to any space. Keep reading for Megan’s take on the inspiration and process behind each design.
All Images: Design, Megan Molten @meganmolten, Photo, Margaret Wright @margaret.wright, opens in a new tab
I wanted this collection to be true representation of my modern coastal style. When drawing the sketches of my lighting, I thought about each piece from an interior designer's perspective. What would I want to use in my design projects to elevate a space, but also be affordable to consumers who want to bring the MM aesthetic into their own homes? The materials and colors in this collection reflect what I see every day. I am so lucky to have the opportunity to create a collection that brings a slice of paradise and the feelings that accompany that to your own home, wherever that may be.
The Maisie collection was inspired by the Megan Molten Shop’s Carved Marble Lotus Bowl, opens in a new tab. Fashionable and feminine, Maisie’s textured white ceramic ruffles give this wave-inspired design an organic coastal touch. I love that the stem of the pendant can also be removed to double as a cute semi-flush mount!
The Margaret, opens in a new tab collection was a fun little way to pay homage to my family - Margaret is my sister's name and my daughter's middle name. I have always loved terrazzo for its texture and natural look, plus the coloring was a nod to my signature color, blue! This modern and organic collection could be used in so many different spaces - the sconces would be really fun in a powder bath flanking the mirror.
Mica, opens in a new tab’s raffia-wrapped details and modern shade gives a casual yet sophisticated aesthetic, with a coastal flair. The raffia adds a sense of warmth and texture to a space, while beautifully contrasting against the textured white cone shade. I have the pendants over my kitchen island and the sconce in my guest bathroom!
I always tell my clients “we do coastal but not in-your-face birds and seashells coastal.” Melisa has gorgeous layers of Capiz shells, in alternating circles and rectangles, that dangle from an Aged Brass frame. This stunning design was the perfect way to do shells in a sophisticated, yet whimsical way.
The Mimi, opens in a new tab collection, named after my grandmother, is a stunning statement piece. The glass globes were initially supposed to be clear, and then I saw the champagne glass and fell in love. I use a lot of glass throughout my designs, as it’s light and airy, similar to my aesthetic.
The Mariana, opens in a new tab collection may be my favorite as it’s the epitome of Modern Coastal. Most of the woven lights out there and more trendy and casual. Mariana’s raffia-wrapped textured white frame and crisp white linen shades make for a more elegant aesthetic that is dressed to impress.
The Minnie table lamps are cute and funky! I am so drawn to geometric shapes and knew I wanted to incorporate them into my lighting design. These cuties were made to stand out on any console or surface in your home that calls for a touch of personality.
Mitzi x Megan Molten is available now! Follow along on Instagram, opens in a new tab for more details and exclusive content about our fourth Tastemaker collection.