In the heart of the Steel City, a special kind of magic happens when businesses care not just about products, but about passion and genuine connection. We’re shining a spotlight on Pittsburgh’s true local legends—the innovative trailblazers who go beyond the transaction. One of these is La Storia, who is making their move into Shadyside.
La Storia Design Company Stylizes Shadyside
Founded by Maria Diven and Tia Nitsopoulos—creative partners with complementary backgrounds in interior architecture and industrial engineering—La Storia is both a design studio and a thoughtfully curated boutique. The name translates to “the story” in Italian, and storytelling is the soul of their approach. Every project begins with a conversation and ends with a space that reflects the people who live, work, or gather there. Their design philosophy gets its roots in timeless elegance and quiet luxury—classic details balanced with a modern, livable sensibility. Maria leads with nearly two decades of design experience and an academic career shaping the next generation of designers. Tia brings business insight and a meticulous eye for beauty.
The boutique, furnishings, finishes, and objects are selected with care—pieces that honor craftsmanship, celebrate global artisans, and carry the kind of character that can’t be mass-produced. Every texture, every form, every material tells a story. At La Storia, design isn’t just visual—it’s emotional. It’s how your story comes to life, beautifully and intentionally.
Story by TABLE Magazine Staff
Photography by Laura Petrilla
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