Today we’d like to introduce you to Miriam Layton.
Hi Miriam, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Good Company grew out of my path through different cities and types of work. I studied interior design at BYU–Idaho and graduated in 2013, then moved to New York, where I spent several years working in residential and hospitality design. During that time, I worked on projects ranging from luxury residences to boutique hotels and restaurants. This experience shaped how I think about space and material, and how people move through and live in a place.
I later moved to Los Angeles and worked for an architecture firm in Malibu. That experience deepened my interest in how architecture and interiors work together and highlighted the importance of material decisions early in the design process. It also influenced my approach to designing environments that feel grounded and cohesive instead of overly styled.
When I moved to Salt Lake City, starting my own studio felt like a natural next step. I wanted to bring what I learned in New York and Los Angeles into a practice that was more personal and intentional. Good Company grew from that desire. The work focuses on creating homes that feel lived-in and thoughtful, with equal attention to how the process develops and the final result. I care deeply about collaboration and making the experience supportive for the people we work with.
My husband, Jordan, joined the studio as Managing Director after years working as a commercial photographer in New York and Los Angeles, alongside a long-running art practice. He recently completed his MFA at the University of Utah and brings a strong eye for storytelling, visual clarity, and brand direction to the studio. Together, we’ve built Good Company as a collaborative practice formed by close relationships and a shared commitment to purposeful design.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Founding my own design studio hasn’t been a completely smooth road. Starting a business while raising a young family comes with real challenges, especially when it comes to balancing time and energy. Working in New York, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City also meant encountering very different ways of running a design practice. Seeing what worked and what didn’t helped shape the kind of business I wanted to build, one that values clear communication and moves at a more thoughtful pace.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
At its core, my work focuses on creating homes that feel intentional without feeling precious. I specialize in residential design, often working on ground-up construction and thoughtful renovations where the relationship between architecture, interiors, and material really matters. I’m drawn to spaces that feel lived-in and grounded. Our design supports daily life rather than competing with it.
What we’re most known for is our attention to both process and outcome. I’m proud of the way we guide projects from early planning through completion, staying closely involved and collaborative at every stage. Clients often tell us the experience feels steady and supportive, which matters just as much to me as the finished space.
What differentiates Good Company from other design studios is the combination of experience we bring and how we work. My background covering diverse cities and project types, paired with Jordan’s perspective from art and visual storytelling, allows us to approach design with focus and intention. We’re a small studio by choice, which means every project receives close attention and care, and every decision is made with the long term in mind.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
When I was twelve, my family visited New York. I remember standing in the crown of the Statue of Liberty, looking out over the city. Everything seemed so big and new, and I thought to myself that I wanted to live there one day. That moment stuck with me. It was the first time I really felt drawn to travel and to the idea of building a life somewhere different from where I was growing up.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.goodcompanystudio.com/
- Instagram: @goodcompany_studio
