Milena Fay

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Milena Fay is the Principal Interior Designer and founder of Matte & Gloss Interiors, a full-service interior design studio serving Chicago and the North Shore. Her passion for design began early, shaped by an instinctive appreciation for environments that inspire calm, beauty, and a sense of belonging.

Her creative foundation was established through formal training in graphic design, then expanded through more than a decade of living and traveling throughout Asia. Ten international relocations—most notably her time living in Japan—offered an immersive education in space planning, cultural nuance, and the art of living well within thoughtfully designed interiors. These experiences continue to inform Milena’s approach to residential interior design, resulting in homes that feel balanced, intuitive, and deeply personal.

After returning to the United States in 2012, Milena earned her degree in Interior Design and refined her expertise through roles with Stark in Michigan and Lisa Patrella Interiors. She later co-founded Roeser-Fay Interiors in Glencoe before launching Matte & Gloss Interiors in 2019—a studio grounded in experience, collaboration, and trust.

Peace of Mind + Outcome-Focused Interior Design

Milena’s design philosophy centers on creating homes that are as functional as they are refined, while ensuring the process itself feels clear and well supported. Through a highly collaborative, process-driven approach, she guides residential interior design projects from concept through completion. By working closely with homeowners, architects, and builders, Milena manages complexity, coordinates details, and removes uncertainty—allowing clients to feel confident at every stage.

Her work blends global influence with artisan craftsmanship, balancing elegance and comfort to create interiors that feel timeless, livable, and enduring. The result is a home thoughtfully designed around the way life is lived—a sense of home, elevated by timeless journeys.

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