Moniomi Design Opens La Sala Atelier in Miami's Little River
Founders Monica Santayana and Ronald Alvarez of Moniomi Design have launched La Sala, a 1,000-square-foot gallery and atelier in Miami's Little River. This venue features Moniomi's furniture alongside carefully selected pieces, creating an immersive atmosphere. Notable elements include sculptural marble tables, a rug collaboration with Kyle Bunting, lighting by Noz Nozawa, Porter Teleo wall coverings, and geometric terrazzo designs. Custom murals by Britti Ward incorporate personal symbols celebrating Miami. Exclusive offerings feature furniture from Sean Gerstley and Krasnogorov Studio, as well as items from Viya by Vikram Goyal, Lyk Carpet, and denHolm. Santayana and Alvarez intend to organize dinners and panels, establishing a hub for both the public and industry. This article was published in Galerie Magazine's Fall 2026 issue.
Key facts
- Moniomi Design founders Monica Santayana and Ronald Alvarez opened La Sala, a 1,000-square-foot atelier in Miami's Little River neighborhood.
- La Sala means 'living room' in Spanish and connects to the firm's studio.
- The space showcases Moniomi's furniture and home accents alongside curated pieces by other makers.
- La Sala features a rug collaboration with Kyle Bunting, lighting by Noz Nozawa for Hudson Valley Lighting, wall coverings by Porter Teleo, and terrazzo with Concrete Collaborative.
- Custom murals by Britti Ward, in collaboration with Benjamin Moore, celebrate Miami with personal symbols.
- The lounge pays homage to Moniomi's Chubb Lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach.
- Exclusive items include pieces by Sean Gerstley and Krasnogorov Studio, Viya by Vikram Goyal, Lyk Carpet, and denHolm.
- Santayana and Alvarez plan to host dinners and panels in the space.
- The atelier follows their participation in Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach and Art Basel Miami Beach.
- The article was published in Galerie Magazine's 2026 Fall Issue under the headline 'Magic Kingdom.'
Entities
Artists
- Monica Santayana
- Ronald Alvarez
- Kyle Bunting
- Noz Nozawa
- Britti Ward
- Sean Gerstley
- Vikram Goyal
Institutions
- Moniomi Design
- La Sala
- Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach
- Art Basel Miami Beach
- Hudson Valley Lighting
- Porter Teleo
- Concrete Collaborative
- Benjamin Moore
- Krasnogorov Studio
- Viya
- Lyk Carpet
- denHolm
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Miami
- Little River
- South Florida
- Palm Beach
- India
- Germany
- Australia