Interior Design & Curation

Spaces
that hold
desert light.

Rooted in the high desert traditions of New Mexico, we craft interiors that blend mid-century warmth with the enduring geometry of the Southwest.

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"Design is not what you see — it is what you feel when you walk into a space."

Dmitri von Klein — Founder of Monovita Studio
Founder & Creative Director
Dmitri von Klein

From Siberia
to Southwest...

Dmitri von Klein was born in Siberia, raised in East Germany and the American Southwest — a journey that trained his eye to read light, texture, and space the way others read words. He studied the history of photography at the University of Oregon, where he developed a deep understanding of how an image — or a space — holds meaning in its shadows as much as its surfaces.

Dmitri found his way back to the Southwest in 2021. He bought his first house in Santa Fe and spent the following three years restoring, reimagining and curating it. His ultimate discovery was a passion for curating and designing a space that he now calls home.

His photographic work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Esquire, Wired, NPR, Vulture, The Daily Beast, BuzzFeed, and beyond.

Today, Dmitri lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, traveling within the States and abroad in pursuit of his work and greater understanding — always accompanied by his best friend and creative companion, Lulu, the Collie Patou.

Photo by: Suzanne Ponsioen

Our
Mission

01
Place as Identity

Every great interior is rooted in its landscape. We design spaces that could only exist where they are — shaped by the light, the land, and the people of New Mexico.

02
Restraint as Luxury

We believe in editing ruthlessly. The spaces that move us most are never full — they hold space for breath, for stillness, for what isn't there.

03
Object with Meaning

We source objects that carry history — handmade ceramics, reclaimed wood, original artwork. Every piece earns its place in the room.

04
Collaboration First

Our best work is never ours alone. We listen deeply before we design — because the most beautiful home is the one that truly belongs to you.

Eames chair with love pillow
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Light and shadow on artwork
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Living room curation
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Blue altar shelf
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Warm living room with vigas
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Buddha in light and shadow
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Leather sofa with Southwest pillows
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Neon cactus with wine glasses
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Turquoise frame with photograph
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Entryway with Buddha and altar
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Vintage rotary phone with shadow hand
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Adobe arch with light and art
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Red roses with cowboy hat sculpture
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Kitchen counter with knives and art
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White lily in silver vase
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Kitchen counter with dried flowers
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Lulu on the sofa
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Carved wooden bird with shadow
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Mirror reflection of framed art
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Adobe hallway with New Mexico poster
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Skylight through fiddle leaf fig
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Lulu in the kitchen
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Chemex and coffee tools on shelf
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Aloe vera in terracotta pot
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Living room with lamp and evening light
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Lulu resting in dappled light
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Daffodils in white vase on dark table
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Dried branches and ceramic torso
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Dresser with Marilyn Monroe book and lamp
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Lulu on the sofa under coyote art
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Our Services

01

Full Interior Design

End-to-end spatial design from concept through installation. We handle architecture, furniture selection, material sourcing, and art placement to create a complete, cohesive environment.

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02

Art Curation

We source and curate original artwork, ceramics, textiles, and objects that connect your space to the living traditions of New Mexico and the broader Southwest.

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03

Design Consultation

A focused two-hour session where we assess your space, discuss your vision, and walk away with a clear design direction, key furniture recommendations, and a material palette.

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"Every room tells a story. Let's write yours."

Whether you're building a new home, moving into a new home or simply want to reimagine your existing space, we'd love to hear from you!

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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