Saint Malo Designs is a New York-based studio creating handcrafted fabric-covered frames and lampshades, celebrating the character and integrity of hand processes. Each piece is made to order in close collaboration with our clients, with careful attention to material, proportion, and the space it is made for.
About saint malo designs
We specialize in fully customizable pieces, offering made-to-order sizing, custom paint colors, and fabric selection so each product fits seamlessly into a customer’s home. Many clients come to us with a specific vision, and we work closely with them to design pieces that feel personal, intentional, and perfect for their space.
In addition to our online shop, Saint Malo Designs offers in-person frame-making parties throughout the NYC area. These hands-on workshops allow guests to design and build their own fabric-covered frames using curated materials and guided instruction, making them popular for birthdays, holidays, and special events.
our story
Saint Malo Designs was founded in March 2025 by best friends Kat & Jess. The idea began a few months earlier when Kat’s sister, Fran, moved into her first apartment in New York City. She had meaningful photos and posters from college but wanted a more elevated way to display them. Kat suggested creating custom frames in any fabric or color she loved, transforming simple prints into something personal and design-forward. What started as a one-off project quickly turned into requests from friends and family, and soon after, Saint Malo Designs launched on Etsy.