Monica Wood - Owner and Interior Designer

I am Monica Wood, the mastermind behind MSW Design. I would like to take the time to introduce myself to all our new followers and to say THANK YOU to all of those who have been around the past years.

I have a love for helping others transform their homes into a place they love! I truly believe that your home is a safe place, a place to feel good and be proud of. If your home feels good, so do you and everyone who enters.

I take pride in every detail of your space and truly listen to your every desire.

Kris Wood - Operations and Finance

Hi I’m Kris, I’m Monica’s husband. I joined MSW in 2019 to help keep Monica and the team in the field creating inviting spaces for customers. I come from a background of operations and finance at Amazon and graduated from Northern Arizona University.

In my spare time, I enjoy wake surfing, cooking, and cheering on the St Louis Cardinals and Phoenix Suns!

Natalie Dauenhauer - Interior Designer

I was born and raised in a small town in Oregon where my childhood involved helping out on the family farm, vineyard, and winery.

I attended Oregon State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design and Housing Studies.

Back in Oregon I started my career in Hospitality Design where I designed hotels, timeshares, and resorts. After six years in that position I took a leap of faith and moved to Arizona, in 2020, to start a new path in Residential Design. Whether it be for hotels or homes I have a passion for creating warm and inviting spaces that make you feel comfortable.

I live in Arizona with my fiancé (Kory) and our Great Dane (Blu). We spend our weekends exploring the state and working on, never-ending, house projects.

Katia Palomares - Junior Interior Designer & social media coordinator

I graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design. I am very fortunate that I picked up a job with MSW Design a few months after I graduated. I have been learning a lot through this company and continue to learn new things every day.

Growing up I have always had a passion for design and homes. As a kid I would spend my free time going to model homes with my mom. I loved seeing how different a space could look and be designed. This really sparked my interest in interior design.

A little about my personal life, I coach competitive cheerleading and cheer myself as well. It’s been a passion of mine for the past 10 years. On my free days I like to spend time with friends and family and when I get the chance I love to travel. I grew up traveling to different places every year and I have been able to soak in the cultures, architecture, and history of the wonderful places I’ve seen. Fun fact - When I was a kid, I lived in Honduras for a year.