Design with
intent
Bespoke Interiors, Thoughtfully Executed
Great design isn’t about endless decisions - it’s about trust. We take the time to understand you, your lifestyle, and your preferences, then craft a space that feels effortlessly, unmistakably yours.


OurApproach
We take a thoughtful, strategic approach to interior design - seamlessly blending beauty and function to create effortless yet deeply personal spaces. Our clients trust us to lead every step of the process, ensuring clarity, confidence, and a result that exceeds expectations. Whether it’s a full-scale remodel, a new build, or the finishing details that bring a home to life, we curate every element with precision and care. The design team is here to handle it all - so you can simply enjoy the journey.
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Discovery + Strategy
Every great design starts with understanding. In this initial phase, we’ll discuss your goals, investment level, and overall project scope. Beyond your vision, we’ll uncover elements you may not have realized were missing—refining the details that will elevate your space. This conversation informs a tailored proposal, ensuring a seamless, strategic path forward.
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Design + Curation
This is where ideas take shape. We craft a concept that reflects your lifestyle, curating finishes, furnishings, and details with a discerning eye. Every selection is intentional, weaving together beauty, function, and craftsmanship. From spatial planning to the finest material selections, we transform inspiration into a cohesive, sophisticated design.
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Execution + Reveal
With every detail thoughtfully considered, we bring the vision to life. While our team handles the complexities behind the scenes, we keep you informed at every stage - ensuring you’re never left wondering where things stand. As installation unfolds, we manage the countless moving parts, so you don’t have to. The result? A beautifully transformed space, ready for you to enjoy.
Meet our team
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Kimberly Scanlon | Founder + Principal Interior Designer, NCIDQ, ASID
Overzealous plant enthusiast. Quietly contemplative.
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Rebecca Compton-Allen | Director of Operations
Adoring hedgehog mama. Detail obsessed.
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Kate Druffner | Interior Designer
Baking zen master. Serenely intuitive.
Vela Creative is proud to be a part of the American Society of Interior Designers Community.
“It’s a proven fact: interior design transforms lives. Effective interior design makes workers more efficient, enables students to learn, and provides living spaces that are aesthetically pleasing and healthy as well as functional. The impact of the environments in which we live, work, play and heal is profound and must be human centric. ASID interior designers are uniquely qualified by education and experience to enhance quality of life through the design of spaces that ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the user, whether it be residential, commercial, sustainable or adaptable design. When you hire an ASID interior designer, you can look forward to more than great design. You gain an experienced practitioner who can solve problems, help you avoid costly mistakes and - most importantly – create the ideal space to meet your needs and reflect your lifestyle.”
- ASID Minnesota Chapter