Artful &
bespoke
design for residential
and commercial
interiors.
Thoughtfully authored interior design, led with intention
Vela is a principal-led interior design studio rooted in the Twin Cities — designing spaces that refuse to be ordinary. Residential interiors that feel irreplaceable. Hospitality concepts that make a brand tangible. Corporate environments built on the radical idea that where people work should be as considered as where they live. We pull from the unexpected, the tactile, and the personal to compose rooms that feel authored, not assembled. Ours is a design language built on curiosity, craft, and the conviction that every space deserves a story worth telling.
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Every detail holds its weight. Every space holds its meaning.
From private residences to intimate hospitality environments, Vela brings the same fierce intentionality to every project. We work with clients who are ready to commit to something singular — something that cannot be replicated anywhere else.
hot project
Symphony on the Hill
A 1980’s Eagan home needed a significant facelift, including a complete gut and rework of the kitchen. The space was not only outdated and in disrepair, but was functioning in an extremely poor fashion for the retired owners. Our client, whom we affectionately nicknamed “The Mad Chef” had dreamt of her ideal kitchen for some time and was keen to dial in every detail. Her love language is food - made from scratch, up to your elbows, large scale meals for family and friends. She wanted to a beautiful residential kitchen to function like a commercial setup, setting the bar high for customization and material fortitude.
hot project
Eagan Car Club
Playfully dubbed “the car lover’s cabin,” condo garages are homes away from home. They are a hybrid space meant to provide the amenities of a traditional residence with a focus on entertaining and, of course, a love of cars.
It has the traditional comforts of home (kitchen, full bath, living room), while upping the ante with opportunities for self-expression through design. Condo garages are the equivalent of the secondary residence, such as a loft or condo that come with the freedom to take design risks by creating a space they have always imagined.
