If you ask Sophia Monferrato about her approach to design, she'll tell you it's deeply personal. "Knowing the audience is essential," she says. "No matter if I think it's perfect, if the end-client isn't happy or doesn't connect with it, beauty and comfort are subjective." This philosophy that interior design is an art form where feelings invoked are unique to each person guides her work with clients at Cantoni's Washington, D.C. showroom.

The Los Angeles native, who speaks Italian, discovered her passion for design after briefly exploring political science and business. "I was bored," she admits with characteristic candor. "I went a different direction after realizing my hobby for creating spaces and vibes could be grown into a career." Her journey led her to complete her Interior Design degree at FIDM while working at a small, local design retailer in San Luis Obispo county. After graduation, she honed her expertise with high-end luxury Italian showrooms from 2022-2025, where she mastered the complexities of modern Italian furniture.

Detail-oriented, expressive, and approachable, Sophia brings sophisticated elegance to every project. She thrives on new challenges and the opportunity to create something impeccable. "What I love about working at Cantoni is the team's approachability," she shares. When she's not transforming spaces for clients, you might find her organizing a friend's closet or pantry her favorite hobby is decluttering, finding Marie Kondo's philosophy deeply resonant.