about axom home

Axom Home began with a simple idea: that modern design can be warm, inviting, and attainable. My vision was to have a ‘lifestyle store’ that is experiential. Furnishings are displayed to inspire and have fun—mixing, matching and discovering how modern design can work in any style home.

As a longtime interior designer with decades of experience creating one-of-a-kind interiors, I’ve always loved helping clients bring beauty, intention, and quality into their living spaces. But along the way, I noticed something missing in my hometown of Rochester, NY: a place where people—especially those who appreciate modern design but may not have the budget to hire a designer—could discover well-made, thoughtfully designed furniture at accessible prices.

So I created Axom Home.

What started with one small furniture brand I loved—one that wasn’t available anywhere locally—has grown into a design-forward boutique offering a curated mix of modern furniture, home accents, artisanal jewelry and gift-able items. Tucked into a diverse urban neighborhood, our store has become a vibrant, welcoming space where good design speaks for itself.  Our customers often tell us, “We love your store, it just feels so good in here”

That feeling is no accident. It comes from a carefully selected collection that reflects a belief in the power of design—furniture with strong silhouettes and warm materials, lighting that adds a touch of magic, and pieces that are both beautiful and livable. While we specialize in modern aesthetics, we recognize that good design transcends style periods. Whether it’s a chair, a teapot, or a pair of earrings, every item we carry has been chosen with a designer’s eye.

We don’t try to appeal to everyone. Axom Home is for those who value design—who see and feel the difference even if they don’t have the words to explain why. You don’t need to understand design theory to experience the pleasure of a well proportioned table or a perfectly balanced room. That’s the quiet beauty we celebrate in modern design.

And while Axom Home operates separately from my full service design studio, Robin Muto Interiors, it’s informed by the same curiosity, experience, and passion that has guided my work for over 25 years. This store is both a continuation and a fresh beginning—an open door into the world of design for those who believe that ‘modern living’ can belong in any style home.

Welcome to Axom Home…….Robin Muto