We offer a variety of design services to suit different types of project. Please reach out via the form below to discuss how we can best help you with your design goals.

Services

Full Service Interior Design

We create your entire home for you, whether it’s a new build or renovation. We offer Full Service Interior Design for anyone wanting a professional to take the lead on their home design and construction project. We manage the entire design process and work with your construction team to execute our joint vision.

Full Service Furnishings & Decor

We furnish and decorate your entire home for you. We offer Full Service Furnishings and Decor services for anyone looking to design their space without invasive renovation. We will study the bones of your home and suggest ideal furniture layouts and minor cosmetic updates such as lighting, paint, or wallpaper. We will also manage the process of furnishing and decorating your space.

Virtual Consultations

Virtual Consultations are for anyone just needing some guidance on their project. We offer hourly consultations to answer targeted interior design questions. You may purchase one hour at a time or a pre-packaged bundle. Links to specific products discussed can be provided as a part of this service. We also offer purchasing of trade-only furnishings through our virtual consultations package.

More details on each type of design service can be found at our FAQ page.

Our Approach

We strive to create timeless and classic interiors that reflect the history of the place and the individuality of the owner. Our aesthetic sensibilities appreciate coziness, elegance, and calmness, all while being functional, intentional, and livable. We understand and value craftsmanship and natural materials and how they can enhance our everyday well-being.

We believe a successful project is the result of unwavering vision and seasoned technical expertise. While we love the creative aspects of the design process, we are also proficient at managing logistics, navigating unforeseen challenges, and cultivating the relationships essential for the execution of our joint vision.

We also believe the process of designing a home should be as joyful as getting to live in it after. We are passionate about what we do and love to share that journey with our clients.

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About Vivian Shao Chen

Vivian Shao Chen is an interior architect and designer. She has over 15 years of architectural training and professional experience. She focuses on residential interiors and lifestyle design, including home goods and clothing.

Vivian's extensive training and experience as an architect uniquely position her to envision and create comprehensive spaces that seamlessly blend architecture, interiors, and decor. Her passion for interior design is the culmination of a lifetime dedicated to creative expression across various mediums and scales. No matter the project, the work always stems from the notion of “elevating the everyday”— finding beauty and joy in the mundane. Working in interior design provides a tangible practice through which she can meld all her many interests and past lives.

Her pursuits in various design fields — architecture, interiors, pottery, sewing, and patternmaking — all come from an endless search for understanding of who we are authentically. She believes that there is true contentment that comes out of understanding one’s self, and that our built environment is a critical piece to telling one’s story.

Vivian holds a Masters of Architecture from Cornell University and a Bachelors of Science in Architecture from McGill University. Her professional experience includes working at several nationally and internationally renowned architectural firms.