Atelier Q&A: Caitlin McMasters

July 29, 2026  •  Thoughts

Atelier Q&A: Caitlin McMasters

Behind every project is a team of curious, thoughtful, and creative people. The Atelier @LDa Q&A series offers a closer look at the individuals behind LDa’s work, exploring the stories, interests, and inspirations that shape their perspectives both inside and outside the studio.

Q&A with Caitlin McMasters, Interior Designer

Caitlin’s passion for design is grounded in craftsmanship and the belief that thoughtfully designed spaces can transform a client’s way of living. Drawing on her experience in high-end residential and light commercial work, she approaches each project with an appreciation for quality, personalized design, and the meaningful details that make a space feel lived in.

She recently earned her Master of Architecture from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her thesis explored the impact of artificial light at night on circadian health, examining how thoughtful lighting design can support healthier, more livable urban environments.

 

What excites you most about what you do?

I love watching the client’s face when the vision they’ve been dreaming of becomes reality. There is nothing more satisfying than knowing you’ve changed their life for the better and listened to their fears, dreams, and hopes every step of the way.

What keeps you inspired in your work?

I’m constantly inspired by the stories behind how people live, along with the materials, architecture, and collected pieces that give a space soul. I love when a simple detail, an antique, a wood tone, a memory, or a feeling someone wants their home to evoke, becomes the starting point for a much larger vision. That process of gathering inspiration and shaping it into something beautiful and meaningful is what keeps me energized.

 

(Left image: Rendering)

 

Favorite place you’ve traveled to?

Most definitely Bruges, Belgium. There is nothing more beautiful than the architecture there – and the waffles!

What excites you about working in your market/location?

I love the constantly evolving design of architecture around the different ins and outs of Massachusetts. There’s nothing more inspiring than strolling through the historic South End of Boston and taking a trip over to a client’s beautifully restored colonial home in Concord. I appreciate the beauty of watching the different cities and towns tell a story of design evolution as you make your way back to our home base on Harrison Ave.