Ruben D. Gutierrez

Founder & Creative Director

 

 

Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved building things. From assembling Legos as a child to building Maison Mischief today, creation has always felt instinctual—something I knew I belonged to.

That curiosity first led me to architecture. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Florida International University, working full-time at local architecture firms while studying. Those years shaped the way I see the world: through form, proportion, material, and feeling. I’ve always been drawn to spaces and objects that carry a sense of nostalgia while still feeling fresh and unexpected—places and pieces that feel lived-in yet entirely new. Cities with dense urban energy, like New York City, have always embodied that balance for me.

As my career evolved, so did my appreciation for the objects that live within a space. Furniture, lighting, and decorative pieces became just as important as the architecture itself—they are what people interact with daily and what give a home its personality and soul. Working alongside Alison Spear, an architect known for fluidly crossing into interiors, further refined my eye and deepened my understanding of how meaningful, well-crafted pieces can transform everyday living.

Maison Mischief was born from the desire to make great design feel accessible, personal, and inspiring. The store is a carefully curated collection of furniture and home goods chosen for their character, craftsmanship, and ability to tell a story. Each piece is selected not just for how it looks but for how it feels—how it lives in a space and becomes part of someone’s routine.

Opening Maison Mischief is truly a dream come true. It’s a place where architecture, art, and lived experience come together through furniture and objects meant to be enjoyed every day. We believe that thoughtful pieces can turn the ordinary into something ceremonial, connect you to memories, and elevate the way you live at home. We can’t wait to welcome you in and share what we’ve been building.