Welcome to the studio where spaces come alive.
Our Approach
Founded by Sean & Karla Saladino in 2010, Saladino Design is a collective of diverse voices united by a singular pursuit: creating spaces that feel alive, intentional, and deeply connected to the people who experience them.
We operate as a fully integrated design studio, leading every project from concept to completion under one roof. This structure brings clarity and continuity to the process, reducing delays and ensuring seamless execution at every stage.
At our core, we see hospitality design as storytelling in built form. Each project is thoughtfully directed from initial vision through final detail, with careful oversight throughout. Whether shaping a rooftop bar, boutique hotel, or dining destination, we begin with narrative and design with precision.
Our materials are selected with purpose. Our custom lighting defines atmosphere. Our details do more than decorate, they translate brand into spatial experience.
We move strategically. We think deeply. We continually ask:
Does it feel authentic?
Does it feel human?
Design is our craft. Experience and ease are our purpose.
Our Leadership
Three founders one purpose. From left to right → David Muriel Managing Partner, Karla Saladino and Sean Saladino Founding Partners.
Our Capabilities
At Saladino Design, we believe unforgettable design begins with a clear, compelling vision. Our approach to masterplanning is holistic. Blending architecture, interiors, landscape, and construction flow into a unified experience.
We choreograph space intentionally with authority in hospitality design and flow. We ensure that every space feels seamless, layered, authentic and memorable. We handle every aspect of your project thru our studio so there is only one phone call to make.
Our Capabilities
Our Clients
Selected Clients
We are a trusted partner to brands and developers shaping the future of modern hospitality. A selection of visionary partners who share our pursuit of design, detail, and distinction.
It’s about creating environments that resonate deeply and leave lasting impressions. And within that, lies The Art of Wow,
those unforgettable first moments of awe, and the
hidden details that reward the curious.
Our Perspective
Spaces That Speak
Our goal is not to design backdrops where people merely check in, dine, or rest. We create spaces that evoke emotion, create wonder, and connection lingers long after the moment has passed. This is how energy shifts, how spaces evolve, and how experiences remain timeless
Every space has a voice and a story. From the buzz of a lobby to the intimacy of a corner banquette, our designs are never silent or the same. They shape emotion, demand attention, and create belonging. Architecture and hospitality share a common language: human connection.
Across cultures, industries and generations, people respond to the same universal cues, a warm welcome, a sense of belonging, a feeling of amazement. These are constants, woven into how we experience the world.
At Saladino, our philosophy is simple: design must speak to both function and feeling. When spaces communicate authentically, they resonate deeply. Forging trust, loyalty, and lasting impact is always our goal.
When a space truly speaks, it creates what we call The Art of Wow. The gasp when someone enters, the quiet smile when they notice a hidden detail, the delight in discovering that something was made just for them. These moments are not accidents; they are carefully designed cues that elevate the ordinary into the unforgettable.
