ABOUT MARISOL GULLLO

Interior designer

Artist Biography

Marisol Gullo owns and operates Not Too Shabby Boutique in Santa Rosa Beach, FL along with her husband, Tony. There they specialize in restoring custom furniture and is where Marisol’s passion for art took off.

Marisol has taken her life experience and built her own, one of a kind aesthetic and vision. Marisol grew up in Costa Rica, earned her law degree, and became a lawyer. She and Tony met in Costa Rica where they decided to get married and move to the United States shortly after. Tony had vacationed in South Walton as a kid and brought Marisol to the Gulf Coast during their honeymoon and she immediately fell in love. They promised each other that they would move to the area one day to start their family and sure enough, within a year they packed up and moved to South Walton in 2001.

She possesses a unique set of skills which is vast knowledge of construction, accumulated over years of hands-on experience in the industry. This deep understanding of construction, combined with her impeccable taste in interior design, provides her clients with a considerable advantage.

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She brings to the table her ability to be bilingual, allowing her to communicate directly and effectively with various tradespeople. This combination of expertise and communication skills ensures that her clients' visions are flawlessly executed, blending structural integrity with aesthetic excellence.

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With a deep understanding of architectural principles and design aesthetics, she crafts environments that are both functional and beautiful. Her extensive knowledge of materials, color theory, construction, and the latest design trends allows her to curate unique and personalized spaces that reflect her clients' tastes and lifestyles.

Her communication skills enable her to listen to her clients' needs and desires, translating those ideas into cohesive design plans. Her ability to adapt extends to project consulting, coordinating with contractors, architects, and various tradespeople to ensure every aspect of the design is executed flawlessly. Her ability to solve problems creatively and efficiently makes her invaluable in navigating the complexities of any design project.

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A great interior designer begins with the ability to listen to clients, work within different budgets, and adapt to various styles, all while keeping a clear perspective that they are creating a space for the client. They serve as a guide, helping clients navigate their style, always delivering high-quality results. Her passion for design and commitment to excellence are evident in every project she undertakes, leaving a lasting impression of elegance, comfort, and sophistication.

In the construction consulting aspect of her business, the cornerstone principle is "teamwork": setting aside individual egos in pursuit of a collective goal. Marisol underscores that building a home demands a harmonized team dedicated to realizing a shared vision. Beyond the expertise of architects, builders, designers, and tradespeople, creating a functional and beautiful home necessitates their seamless collaboration as a cohesive unit. This synergy ensures the construction process unfolds smoothly and efficiently, translating ideas into spaces that resonate with excellence and purpose.

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A great interior designer begins with the ability to listen to clients, work within different budgets, and adapt to various styles, all while keeping a clear perspective that they are creating a space for the client. They serve as a guide, helping clients navigate their style, always delivering high-quality results. Her passion for design and commitment to excellence are evident in every project she undertakes, leaving a lasting impression of elegance, comfort, and sophistication.

" Love what you Do " embodies the infectious enthusiasm and deep passion that Marisol infuses into her work in interior design. It beautifully captures her philosophy that the creation of stunning spaces should be a journey filled with joy and fulfillment. This mantra reflects her unwavering dedication to meticulously crafting unique and inviting environments, where every detail is thoughtfully considered to inspire and delight her clients.