Rising star interior designer Eunice Weckesser, Crown the Cool Studio’s founder and lead creative, is quickly becoming one of New England’s most talked-about talents. Her studio’s bold, fashion-infused approach to interiors has earned widespread recognition, with designation as Modern Luxury Interiors’ “Ones to Watch” for 2025.
She currently serves on the board of the International Furnishings & Design Association New England (IFDA NE). Weckesser is set to assume the role of Chapter President in 2026, cementing her influence within the design community. With a signature style defined by fearless color, rich texture, and modern edge, Eunice Weckesser is shaping a new, cool-forward narrative in contemporary interior design.
DC: How does a “fashion meets art” mindset shape your decisions regarding color, texture, and finish, when you’re building a room’s visual story?
EW: For me, interiors function the same way an unforgettable outfit or a striking piece of art does, they speak before you do. I design rooms the way a stylist builds a look: with intention, with attitude, and with emotion.
Color becomes the opening statement, texture becomes the depth, and finish becomes the punctuation mark. If a space needs drama, I lean into saturated tones or a high-gloss ceiling that behaves like couture. If it needs intimacy, I layer in tactile materials that pull you in; velvets, plaster, aged brass, lacquer.
It’s all about storytelling: fashion brings confidence, art brings emotion, and together they create a visual rhythm that makes a room feel alive.
DC: Bold color and unconventional materials are central to your emotionally driven approach. How do you bring hesitant clients into that world with confidence and excitement?
EW: I always say: bold doesn’t mean scary, bold means intentional.
When a client is unsure, I bring them into the process visually. We start with mood boards, fashion references, art pieces, and small vignettes of materials. I show them that bold color can be sophisticated, unconventional materials can be luxurious, and thoughtful risk ALWAYS pays off.
I also introduce “gateway” boldness, one hero moment, one saturated tone, one unexpected finish, and build the rest of the room around that. They get the energy of the design without feeling overwhelmed.
DC: Layered wallpaper, saturated paint, and statement moldings make frequent appearances in your work. What guides the moment when color becomes the headline, and texture or finish becomes the rhythm section?
EW: It’s all instinct and architecture. Some rooms want a star, a wallpaper so striking it becomes the conversation starter, or a saturated wall that instantly sets the mood. Others need a supporting cast first: moldings, wood tones, unexpected textures that quietly build depth.
I listen to what the space is asking for and what the client desires. High ceilings might want to wear a dramatic color. A narrow corridor might need texture to create dimension. A quiet room might crave sculptural molding to add movement.
DC: A fearless, rule-breaking sensibility runs through your interiors. How do you strike that balance between rock-and-roll attitude and refined sophistication?
EW: Rule breaking doesn’t mean recklessness, it means intention.
The “rock-and-roll” comes from unexpected moves, bold color, moody lighting, daring textures, sculptural silhouettes. But the refinement comes from craftsmanship and editing. Even my most rebellious designs have a quiet backbone of symmetry, scale, and thoughtful detail.
I love pairing tension points: a deep, moody wall with tailored millwork; a high-gloss ceiling with soft velvet; edgy art with sophisticated stone. It’s the balance that keeps the space elevated rather than loud.
My interiors have an attitude, but it’s couture level attitude.
DC: Individuality sits at the core of your studio philosophy. How do you maintain a distinctive point of view with modern finishes, while steering clear of trend driven design?
EW: I design from story, not from trends. Every project starts with who the client is, how they live, and what emotional imprint the space should leave on them. When you design from intention, you automatically create something timeless.
Modern finishes are tools, not rules. I’ll use them if they serve the narrative, but I’m not afraid to reinvent or reinterpret them.
I keep my own point of view sharp by pulling from fashion, art, photography, culture, and lived experience, rather than Pinterest trends. That’s what keeps my work distinct. You can feel the personality, the edge, the emotion, nothing ever feels copy and paste.
My goal isn’t to follow trends. My goal is to create spaces that feel unforgettable.
Eunice Weckesser
Crown The Cool Studio
Founder, Principal, and Bad Ass Designer
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