Designing Beauty in Multi-Family Housing: Creating Spaces People Love to Live In
From Profit Is A Choice by Michele Williams | Business Coach | Podcaster |Speaker
March 15, 2026 · 52 min · Season 9 · Episode 305
About this episode
In this episode, Michele Williams interviews Marcy Sagel about the importance of thoughtful design in multifamily housing and how it impacts people's lives.
305: Designing Beauty in Multi-Family Housing: Creating Spaces People Love to Live In Joining me today is Marcy Sagel, founder and principal of MSA Interiors, a leading commercial interior design firm specializing in multifamily housing, student housing, senior living, affordable housing, and other complex commercial projects. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy brings a deep understanding of how thoughtful design shapes the way people live every day. In this episode, we're diving into the world of multifamily living—what it really means, the unique considerations behind designing these spaces, and why everyone deserves beautiful, functional design, from affordable housing to high-end market-rate communities. I hope you'll find insight and inspiration in this conversation. Topics Mentioned: Affordable Housing Accessible Multifamily Housing Collective Decision Making Key Thoughts: Multifamily design differs from residential in terms of stakeholder management and the need to balance aesthetics with durability and longevity across different price points. Everyone deserves great design, regardless of budget. The ability to balance and manage collective decision-making is…
People in this episode
Host: Michele Williams
Guest: Marcy Sagel
Topics covered
- multifamily housing
- interior design
- affordable housing
- design considerations
- functional design
- stakeholder management
Keywords
- multifamily design
- affordable housing
- interior design
- durability
- collective decision making
- functional spaces
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MSA Interiors
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