Michelle Brunner

Freelance writer, editor, stylist

I'm a Washington DC-based writer and former magazine editor and stylist. I've written about interior design, real estate, music, film, food, fashion and travel. My work has appeared in Washington Post Magazine, Washington Post, Architectural Digest, Domino, Washingtonian, Luxe Interiors + Design, Home & Design, This Old House, New York Post, Entertainment Weekly and more.

Portfolio
Luxe Interiors + Design
07/01/2024
Treasure Trove

Interior designer Nick Olsen creates a lovingly layered home in the Hamptons.

Luxe Interiors + Design
07/01/2024
Art of the Matter

Residential designer Suzanne Lovell brings Scandinavian simplicity to a century-old Tudor.

Luxe Interiors + Design
05/05/2024
Dream Weaver

Designer Kit Kemp reflects on how her love of international craft is an ever-present thread through her creative endeavors.

Luxe Interiors + Design
05/05/2024
Flight of Fancy

Maximalist flourishes and glamorous color supercharge a family-friendly residence in the hands of designer Charlotte Lucas.

Luxe Interiors + Design
12/01/2020
Colonial Revival

Designer Brittany Bromley employs a mélange of confident colors and spirited patterns to breathe new life into a historic home in Bedford, New York.

domino
03/19/2020
6 Cabinet Styles For Your Next Kitchen Reno

While marble countertops telegraph old-world elegance and a super-sculptural pendant lamp can make a space instantly cool, there's one element that steers the whole design direction of your kitchen: the cabinetry.

Washington Post
Tiny tiles are back in a big way

Beloved for their old-fashioned charm, small mosaic tiles are resonating with homeowners who want floors that are uniquely patterned and boldly expressive.

Luxe Interiors + Design
09/04/2018
Passionate Pursuits

French modernism is all the rage in the auction world, and five top designers share the stories behind their personal collections.

Luxe Interiors + Design
03/05/2018
National Treasures

In a fascinating role-reversal, American designers and artisans are making a name on the international scene.

Luxe Interiors & Design
Visual history

At venerable coverings company de Gournay, the Cecil Gurney sisters carry on their father's legacy while keeping their eyes on the future through buzz-generating collaborations.