Montague Design
About
Catherine Montague is the founder and principal designer of Montague Design, a Pittsburgh-based interior design and international sourcing firm.
Catherine was born in Paris, France, and brings international flair to her designs.
At Montague Design, we create harmonious residential and commercial spaces where our clients thrive. We collaborate with our clients and all trades involved to provide exquisite results.
Catherine holds the LEED AP Interior Design+Construction certification and is accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, allowing her to advise clients on creating a healthier environment with green sustainability.
From homes large or small, in the suburbs or city, to business environments and in locations from California to Paris and points in between, Catherine works passionately to create spaces that blend form and function, high and low, and modern and classic styles on all budgets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For new construction and renovation, I meet the prospective clients in my office. I go through a through questionnaire to get to know each other and see if we could work together. If we agree to pursue, I prepare a proposal for their review.
For design consultation, I go to their home or office and charge an hourly fee for my work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied interior design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
I hold the LEED AP Interior Design+Construction certification and is accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, allowing her to advise clients on creating a healthier environment with green sustainability.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I discuss pricing when I meet prospective clients in person.
How did you get started in this business?
I have worked under the expertise and guidance of renowned New York City interior designers Timothy MacDonald and Sandra Nunnerley. From design concept through construction project management and installation, no detail was too small. I gained appreciation for the collaboration between clients, contractors, suppliers and designers.
I experienced the high-end New York City interiors retail environment by working with the talented Barbara Ohrbach who owned Cherchez—one of the first and finest home furnishings stores in Manhattan—and then at the Polo Ralph Lauren flagship store, where I learned the value of delivering impeccable service to discerning clientele.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with high end residential and commercial clients from New York City, to Arizona, Florida to Pittsburgh.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I work with a busy family with 2 teenage daughters that enjoys craft, exercising and living with their dogs.
We have created beautiful cabinetry for storage, selected a new sectional, media console etc. in the family room. We are keeping the bikes on stands behind the sectional so that the family can continue to exercise there.
We added a very comfy chair with dog resistant fabric in another room so that the dogs can use that chair (they are being kicked out of the sectional!)
My clients are grateful that I respect their lifestyle, and I love the opportunity to serve them and create a living environment where they can thrive.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Follow your guts. It is a very personnal relationship. Trust, expertise, organization and creativity are necessary parts.
Gather pictures of interiors or rooms that you like and dislike. Be honest in your likes and dislikes when the pro shows you options.
Be timely in your responses to move the process along. Make decisions.
Have a budget and share it with the pro to avoid disappointment.
Have fun!
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
See above for some answers.