How Métier Maison Is Rewriting the Rules of Luxury Real Estate
Founded on the belief that luxury is built through trust, relationships, and intention, Métier Maison is redefining how exceptional homes are represented on a global stage. We spoke with founder and Compass agent Khaki Wennstrom about the vision behind the platform, her background across fashion and hospitality, and how an editorial, relationship-driven approach is shaping the future of luxury real estate.
What inspired you to launch Métier Maison, and how does it reflect your personal vision for redefining luxury real estate?
Launching Métier Maison in 2024 was inspired by a clear gap I saw in luxury real estate: there was no truly trusted, broker-agnostic platform that prioritized both performance and principles. I wanted to create a collective of top-producing agents who are not only leaders in their markets, but are deeply respected within their communities—professionals whose ethics, integrity, and relationships matter as much as their sales volume. No matter where someone is moving, they should feel confident they are in the hands of an agent with strong values and genuine local credibility.
Métier Maison grew quickly into a loyal network of like-minded realtors who shared that vision. The goal was simple but powerful: wherever you are in the luxury market, you have the agent—someone who understands nuance, discretion, and the responsibility that comes with representing exceptional homes and clients.
My background in business development and marketing shaped the way I approached building the platform. I’ve always believed in the power of strategic partnerships and creative collaboration, and I saw an opportunity to rethink how luxury real estate is presented. Having lived coast to coast, and through relationships built across design, fashion, hospitality, and media, I wanted to showcase real estate through a more editorial, lifestyle-driven lens—one that reflects how people actually live and aspire on a global level.
At its core, Métier Maison is about elevating the experience: redefining luxury not just by the properties we represent, but by the people, perspective, and purpose behind them.
Your background spans luxury real estate, fashion, hospitality and interior design. How have your experiences and connections shaped Métier Maison, and what lessons from your journey have been most impactful?
My career has always lived at the intersection of luxury, storytelling, and relationships. It began at The Ritz-Carlton in Boston, where I served as Director of Weddings, creating immersive experiences by transforming spaces into a vision—where impeccable service, atmosphere, and emotional connection came together seamlessly. That foundation taught me that true luxury is felt, not just seen.
My work in fashion further shaped that perspective. Fashion is about craftsmanship, individuality, and influence, and the relationships I built in that industry remain some of my longest-standing and most meaningful. Those connections—and the creative sensibility they fostered—are a significant part of the DNA of Métier Maison.
With my experience in business development and public relations, I was deeply involved in building brands through thoughtful partnerships and strategic collaborations, an approach that ultimately led to a successful acquisition. Across hospitality, fashion, interior design, and luxury real estate, one truth consistently revealed itself: in the luxury space, relationships are the currency.
Living and working across multiple luxury markets gave me a firsthand understanding of how trust, exposure, and carefully cultivated networks elevate not only properties, but the experiences surrounding them. Métier Maison was born from that realization—a platform designed as an umbrella for the best in luxury, bringing together top agents, designers, brands, and partners who share a commitment to integrity, creativity, and performance.
The most impactful lesson from my journey is that true luxury is never transactional. It’s built through consistency, collaboration, and relationships nurtured over time—and that philosophy is woven into every aspect of Métier Maison.
How do you see the worlds of fashion, interior design, and real estate intersecting, and why is that synergy so powerful for today’s luxury buyers?
Fashion, interior design, and real estate have always spoken the same language—they’re all expressions of identity, lifestyle, and aspiration. Today’s luxury buyer doesn’t simply want a home; they want a fully realized vision. That’s where the intersection becomes so powerful.
At Métier Maison, we see interior design as a critical investment, not an afterthought. The right designer enhances not only how a home feels, but also its long-term value. Our interior designer platform connects buyers and sellers with the most exceptional designers across the globe through a highly vetted process, thoughtfully pairing them based on budget, aesthetic, and location. By bridging that gap, we help clients understand the true impact a designer can have on their home—and why that investment is worth every penny.
Fashion naturally weaves into this ecosystem. Like luxury homes and interiors, fashion is about craftsmanship, storytelling, and emotion. Under the Métier Maison umbrella, these worlds come together through fashion campaigns, pop-ups, VIP dinners, and editorial moments—from Vogue cover shoots to private events hosted at Métier Maison properties. We don’t just showcase homes; we create cultural moments within them.
That synergy resonates deeply with today’s luxury buyer because it reflects how they live. They want access, curation, and authenticity across every touchpoint. By uniting fashion, interior design, and luxury real estate, Métier Maison offers a holistic, elevated experience—one that feels modern, intentional, and truly bespoke.
Métier Maison emphasizes a curated network of top agents worldwide. Can you describe the experience the platform offers for clients and what sets your agents apart?
Métier Maison was built around the idea that true luxury is experienced through access, intention, and trust. For clients, the platform offers a highly curated, seamless experience where every detail—from representation to presentation—is handled at the highest level. We connect discerning buyers and sellers with a select network of top agents worldwide who understand that going above and beyond is not optional; it is the standard.
What sets our agents apart is their shared commitment to elevated marketing, global outreach, and relationship-driven business. They work closely with high-net-worth individuals who often own multiple residences across key markets, and they understand how to position properties not simply as listings, but as lifestyle assets on a global stage.
Because Métier Maison is broker-agnostic, our agents are united not by logos, but by aligned values, ethics, and networks. This creates a powerful ecosystem where properties are shared within a highly curated circle of agents who operate within similar luxury spheres, resulting in unparalleled exposure and cross-market visibility.
Our luxury brand and media partnerships are built on longstanding relationships rather than transactions, giving our agents—and their clients—access to meaningful visibility and opportunities across fashion, design, media, and culture. Our partnerships with JFin Collective for global art curation and advisement, as well as luxury relocation packages with our partner Elite Lifestyle Management are a few of the services that our agents clients receive with the Métier Maison platform. The result is a platform where representation is intentional, exposure is elevated, and every client benefits from a truly global, relationship-driven approach to luxury real estate.
Your platform showcases collaborations with top interior designers, luxury brands, and media experts. How do these partnerships elevate the presentation of your listings?
At Métier Maison, we believe luxury real estate deserves to be presented with the same level of creativity, storytelling, and production as the world’s most iconic fashion and design brands. Our partnerships with top interior designers, luxury brands, and media experts allow us to elevate listings far beyond traditional real estate marketing.
Through our extensive global interior designer platform, we curate the right design talent to shape each home’s narrative—whether that’s through bespoke staging, architectural styling, or full creative direction—ensuring every property is shown at its absolute best. These designers, many of whom are internationally recognized and featured in leading design publications, help transform homes into aspirational spaces that resonate emotionally with buyers.
Our luxury brand and media collaborations further amplify this presentation. From fashion campaign–style photo shoots to editorial-level imagery inspired by magazine covers and European fashion houses, we approach each listing as a visual story rather than a static asset. By blending fashion, interiors, and real estate, we create content that feels timeless, collectible, and culturally relevant.
The result is elevated exposure across design, fashion, and media channels, reaching a highly curated global audience of high-net-worth individuals. These partnerships allow our listings to live not only on the market, but within the broader luxury ecosystem—positioned as lifestyle investments with lasting value.
For Compass agents looking to elevate their own listings, what advice would you give for infusing style, storytelling, and lifestyle into every presentation?
Creativity is no longer a differentiator in luxury real estate—it’s a requirement. Today’s buyers are not just purchasing square footage; they are buying into a lifestyle, a feeling, and a story. Every home should be viewed as a stage, and the question agents must ask is: what is the story this home wants to tell? That answer will look different depending on the architecture, location, and intended buyer, but the intention behind it must always be clear.
Thinking outside the box means moving beyond standard listing photography and approaching each property with a creative lens. Investing in top-tier photography and videography is more important than many realize—it’s the first impression, the emotional hook, and often the deciding factor in whether a buyer engages further. Editorial-quality visuals allow a home to be experienced, not just seen.
For Compass agents looking to elevate their listings, my advice is to lean into collaboration and lifestyle storytelling. Work with interior designers, stylists, and creative teams who understand how to layer fashion, art, and design into a space. Show how the home lives—morning light in the kitchen, evenings spent entertaining, quiet moments of retreat. These details create aspiration and connection.
When style, storytelling, and lifestyle are thoughtfully woven into every presentation, a home transcends the transactional and becomes memorable. That’s what captures global attention, resonates with high-net-worth buyers, and ultimately drives value.
Are there any current design trends, fashion inspirations, or lifestyle elements that you’re especially excited to showcase through Métier Maison this year?
What excites us most this year is the continued evolution of storytelling in luxury real estate—and the opportunity to push it further through meaningful, creative partnerships. With one Vogue cover already under our belt and an inspiring pipeline ahead, we’re focused on defining how homes are presented through a more editorial, fashion-led lens. These collaborations allow us to move beyond traditional marketing and position homes as cultural moments, not just listings.
From a design and lifestyle perspective, we’re drawn to spaces that feel layered, intentional, and deeply personal—homes that balance architectural integrity with warmth and lived-in elegance. We’re seeing a strong return to craftsmanship, bespoke interiors, and curated collections that tell a story over time rather than following fleeting trends.
Fashion continues to be a powerful source of inspiration for us, particularly in how campaigns use light, texture, movement, and narrative to evoke emotion. That sensibility translates beautifully into how we showcase homes—through styling, photography, and film that feel cinematic, timeless, and aspirational.
We’re also incredibly excited about several meaningful partnerships we’ll be announcing in Q1, which will further expand how homes are experienced and shared. These collaborations will bring our agents’ listings into an even larger global conversation—bridging real estate, design, fashion, and media in a way that feels authentic and elevated. Ultimately, our goal is to continue curating experiences where home and storytelling intersect, creating visibility and impact on a much bigger stage.
For agents or clients interested in collaborating with Métier Maison, what’s the best way to get involved and experience the platform firsthand?
Métier Maison is an invitation-based platform, built with intention and integrity at its core. While we carefully curate our network, we are always paying attention to agents who proactively reach out and demonstrate that they consistently go above and beyond for their clients. That level of dedication—paired with strong ethics, global perspective, and a commitment to elevated marketing and storytelling—is essential to us.
We look for agents who view their role as true partners to their clients, who invest in thoughtful presentation, creative strategy, and long-term relationships rather than transactional wins. The willingness to exceed expectations, collaborate creatively, and represent homes at the highest level is a significant factor in determining whether an agent is the right fit for the platform.
Agents who feel aligned with our values and approach are welcome to connect with us directly at info@metier-maison.com or khaki@metier-maison.com. We believe the strongest partnerships are built through shared vision, intention, and a mutual commitment to redefining luxury real estate. For clients who would like to be connected to the Métier Maison agent in their market please reach out to info@metier-maison.com.
The Métier Maison Team
