Metropolitan Interiors

Julie Ann Segal

Julie Ann Segal, president of Metropolitan Interiors, is known for her deep commitment to providing her clients with state of the art design. Always on the cutting edge, Julie Ann’s dynamic approach is to utilize all resources within her reach. Ecclectic to classic, modern to traditional… there is nothing she and her team will not do to create that “wow factor” that has exceeded her clients’ expectations for over two decades. From residential to commercial, Metropolitan Interiors creations have been showcased throughout the Twin Cities. Trustworthy and dedicated, Julie Ann values the relationships she has formed with her clients and strives to design the homes and businesses of their dreams. As a Feng Shui consultant, Julie Ann infuses the elements of this ancient art into all her design endeavors, revealing environments rich in comfort, beauty, balance and harmony.

Julie Ann is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BFA specializing in Interior Design. She has been working as a professional designer since 1987 and started Metropolitan Interiors in 1992. In 2003 she became a certified Feng Shui Practitioner upon completion of Carole Hyder’s state-sanctioned Feng Shui Program.

Julie Ann’s work has been featured in many different articles. In September of 2006, she was featured in the business section of the Star Tribune in a piece about having moved her design studio and offices into a Victorian Home across from Loring Park. She was also recognized on the Small Business Administration’s web site as a business on the rise.

Julie Ann enjoys public speaking locally and has also been highlighted nationally. She was a speaker for Best Buy and KitchenAid in 2006 for the grand opening of their new kitchen appliance display in the Richfield store location. She also displayed her work on HGTV’s show “Room for Change”

Julie Ann currently teaches combining the art of feng shui and interior design through workshops and classes and specializes in working with individuals and businesses, designing interiors for residential homes, apartment and condo common areas and offices. Julie Ann is also the mother of four children.

Victoria Mott

Victoria received Interior Design training from the accredited program at Dakota County Technical College. She started her professional career with Metropolitan Interiors as Julie Ann’s intern. She then went on to work at International Market Square as a showroom manager working with designers. She is back with Metropolitan Interiors and recently became feng shui certified as an added credential to her design skills.

Victoria loves the puzzle that space planning presents. She enjoys the challenge of putting all the pieces together. She will take your ideas and treasured pieces and fit them together with her knowledge and passion to complete the puzzle. Combining high style design skills with insightful compassion to her client’s needs, Victoria is excited for the opportunity to work on projects big and small. The result is a functional well-designed space which is truly a reflection of each client.

Tesia Walther

Tesia began working at Metropolitan Interiors as an intern. Now, as a Technical Designer, Tesia offers a wide range of skills. She specializes in drafting floor plans and elevations using CAD (computer-aided design). In addition to designing marketing pieces for Metropolitan Interiors. Tesia enjoys pulling fabrics, adding final touches, and ultimately, helping a project come together.

A graduate from Dakota County Technical College with an accredited A.A.S. degree in Interior Design, Tesia is also a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) specializing in Interior Design and Construction. Currently, she is attending Metropolitan State University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Business Management.