Vanessa Bruno

Owner

About Me

My love of textiles, colors, and design comes from a deep family history. My grandmother was  a noted interior designer in Georgia and my mother owned her own business specializing in  high-end women’s wear made from hand-painted fabrics. This legacy enriches my own work  and supports my passion every day for every client.  

I work primarily with private clients to help them fulfil their dreams about the look and feel  of their homes. Whatever my clients’  specific goals, I work hard to build on their ideas and preferences. In every home, fabrics,  colors, wallpapers, furniture, and table cloths tell a story about the owners. My job is to  ensure that a home’s design and decor communicate perfectly the owner’s personality, style,  and values.  

To build on my family’s legacy, I earned a degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of  Philadelphia, with an additional focus on textiles. I have worked as a fabric or furniture  specialist for several companies including CILLA, Brunswick & Fils, Duralee and the Kellogg Collection.  

I have worked with private clients since 2012 and started my own company in 2013. My  business has grown largely through word-of-mouth.  

My goal for all clients is first to listen and then to collaborate closely to make their ideas  become real within a budget that is realistic for them. Sometimes this means linking colors  from a favorite painting to fabrics in the room or finding just the right upholstery for a living  room chair or redesigning a hallway for a cherished heirloom. I love my work because I bring  fun, innovation, and good design into my clients’ lives, every day

I start working with a client by scheduling an in-person consultation. Usually, this  consultation takes about two hours and gives me an opportunity to learn about the potential  client, what they want, and how it fits into a larger environment. It also gives the client a  chance to learn about me.  

The second step involves giving the client a 2D and 3D rendering of the room , and a price quote for all  features. We spend some time together to review and tweak this design as needed.  

If the client wants to move forward, I develop a contract with a start date and schedule for  completion. A deposit is required with the signed contract.  

Once work gets underway, I stay in close contact with the client to keep them informed about  progress. I have a group of contractors and artisans who have worked with me for several  years and who know well that I expect high quality work in everything they do. Final payment is due when the work is completed.