In Between Studio is founded on a simple belief, beauty is not something we create, but something we learn to notice. It lives in the spaces in between, between people, places, past and future, intention and chance. It reveals itself in the details often overlooked, the stories quietly unfolding beneath the surface, and the moments of connection that give meaning to our experience of the world. We approach our work as a practice of attention. To observe deeply. To listen carefully. To find significance in what might otherwise go unnoticed. A shift in light across a room. A well worn object. A thoughtful gesture. The rhythm of a daily ritual. We believe beauty is not reserved for extraordinary moments; it exists in the textures of everyday life, waiting to be recognized.
We believe the spaces we inhabit shape the way we move through the world. Through design, ritual, movement, and community, we create spaces physical, emotional, and energetic that invite people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and connect more deeply with one another. Guided by curiosity, intuition, and an attentiveness for both the seen and unseen, we seek to cultivate environments and experiences where people feel welcomed, present, and free to become more fully themselves. We are interested not only in how spaces look, but in how they make people feel, what conversations they inspire, and what transformations they make possible.
At its core, In Between Studio is an invitation, to move through the world with greater presence, to find wonder in the mundane, and to cultivate beauty not as a luxury, but as a way of living. We see our role as curators of transformative experiences using space, movement, design, ritual, and community to foster connection, belonging, and a deeper sense of self. It is often in the spaces in between that something meaningful begins to take shape. In those overlooked moments lies the potential to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Our Design Philosophy
For as long as I can remember, I have been searching for a sense of belonging. As a child, one of the few places where I felt completely at ease was my grandmother's business, where I spent time antiquing furniture, arranging displays, and helping bring her ideas to life. It was a space where I felt safe, welcomed, and free to be myself, and it taught me how deeply our environments shape the way we feel.
That curiosity followed me home, where I constantly reimagined my bedroom and eventually my moms apartment, exploring how thoughtful changes could transform an entire experience. In college, I founded and designed a retail space on campus, creating the kind of place I had always been searching for myself, one that fostered connection, creativity, and community. Through event pop-ups, retail environments, and everyday spaces, I became fascinated by the power of design to help people feel seen and at home.
Today, my work is guided by the belief that beauty is not something we create, but something we learn to notice. Through design, ritual, movement, and community, I create spaces and experiences that help people reconnect with themselves and one another. At the heart of everything I do is the belief that when people feel they belong, they are free to become who they truly are.
xx,
Madeline