Vanessa Prieto - About Me

A B O U T M E

I create because I have to.

Designer. Maker. Artist.

No matter where life has taken me, I've always remained in design - in one form or another.

MY STORY

I grew up in a home where craftsmanship and creativity were part of everyday life. My fathers is a carpenter, and my mother is both an artist and a jewelry designer. I learned early on how things are made, and just as importantly, how they should feel.

Interior design came into my life, after studying engeneering, but quickly became something more. I went on to earn my degreen in interior design and began my career in Chicago, where I spent several years immersed in the field, refining both my eye and my process, before returning to my roots in South Florida.

After a period of building my own design firm and jewelry line in Florida, I eventually returned to Chicago, focusing more deeply on expanding my expertise in the window treatment and reupholstery categories, while continuing to work with a select number of full-service design clients.

Through every chapter, one thing has remained constant: I've always been designing.

Chicago roots & South Florida Soul.

Where timeless architecture, layered textures and a love for collected character meets sunlit spaces, natural elements, and a relaxed, vibrant spirit.

MY APPROACH TO DESIGN

My work is rooted in the belief that a space should feel as good as it looks - but more importantly, that it should feel like you.

No two clients are the same. Some spaces call for restraint - clean lines, quiet palettes, and a more minimal approach. Others invite layers, color, texture, and detail - something richer, more expressive, and full of personality.

I don't design from a fixed aesthetic. I design for the people who live in the space.

What remains consistent is the outcome: a home that feels balanced, intentional, and beautifully considered - whether that expression is understated or richly eclectic.

WINDOW TREATMENTS

Custom solutions that add elegance, privacy, and the perfect finishing touch.

UPHOLSTERY & TEXTILES

Reupholstery and custom pieces that bring comfort, character, and enduring quality.

FULL-SERVICE DESIGN

Toughtful, personalized interiors from concept to completion.

CURATED DETAILS

The perfect mix of textures, patterns, art, and objects that make a space yours.

C R A F T, A R T & E X P R E S S I O N

Art has been a constant in my life - both as an observer ad as a creator.

I create original paintings, pastel works, and hand-painted furniture designs. I also design and create jewelry and bohemian-inspired decor, each piece carrying the same attention to detail, materiality, and composition that defines my interiors. These creative outlets keep me inspired and deeply connected to the art of living.

Even if we don't work together, you can still bring a piece of my work into your home.