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Bringing your design dreams to life.
Est. 2005
Naperville, IL
Bringing your design dreams to life.
Est. 2005
Naperville, IL
The story of how Vermilion Interiors began, is a story about you…
Have you ever felt like you must do something? You feel so compelled to do it that if you don’t, you just might burst? You’re so passionate about it, you can’t stop thinking about it or talking about it? Whatever it takes, it’s that “to the moon or bust” kind of feeling!
That’s exactly how I felt when starting Vermilion Interiors and how I feel when designing for each and every one of our clients!
I get excited (and I mean really excited) to create that feeling of home for you! I don’t hold back in guiding you every step of the way as we design stunning homes that look, function, and feel just right for you. Innovative and intentional in everything I do, your elevated experience is of utmost importance.
It brings me joy to design spaces that surround you in beauty and help you live a better life everyday!
From a young age, I’ve been an interior designer at heart, crafting custom furniture, window treatments, and rugs for my multi-tiered Barbie dream house. As an adult, designing and decorating became an outlet for my creativity and I loved guiding friends and family to improve the aesthetics and feel of their home.
After a decade in Marketing, Business Consulting, and Project Management, I went back to school to pursue a degree in Interior Design. I opened Vermilion Interiors in 2005 and haven’t looked back since!
Today, as Founder and Principal designer of Vermilion Interiors, Inc., I weave together my strong Project Management skills with an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional design experiences as I bring your design dreams to life. Beyond aesthetics, I focus on curating spaces that tell a story. Your story. The story that mirrors the personalities, aspirations and lifestyles of those who call your space home. This focus has established Vermilion Interiors as a leader of creativity and style combining both the classics with modern that keeps clients returning for more!
“A thoughtfully designed and personalized space invites you to sink into comfort. It inspires you to fully relax and experience the feeling of home.”
I love learning about you and all that makes your life meaningful. My clients often come to me as strangers and walk away fast friends! Here are some things that fill my life with joy.
My top design inspirations…
The color palette of nature, architecture, art, and travel.
My favorite days begin with…
A delicious cup of coffee, a great historical fiction, and a long walk with my dog, Gertie.
I love spending my free time…
In the outdoors, playing golf, on a long bike ride, and working in my garden.
My on-the-go bag is never without…
A mini sewing kit, band-aids, and a tape measure (of course!).
My favorite way to end the day is…
Making and enjoying a relaxing dinner with my husband, Michael, and our two sons.
We service residential and commercial clients, as well as builders in Naperville, IL. We work throughout the suburbs of Chicago and nationwide to help busy professionals be proud to call their space home.
We understand you work hard, which is why we’re committed to guiding you every step of the way and helping you to make the decisions that are best for you.
For a home that gives you a break from it all:
We intentionally curate interior design that feels like home. The moment you walk in the door.
We pay attention to the details, so you don’t have to! We provide you with an elevated experience as we create spaces of beauty, meaning, and purpose.
This is your space. It’s time it feels like home.
Got a design dilemma? In a paint color pickle? We’ll stand by your side and help you make the design decisions that matter most, while avoiding costly mistakes.
DIY doesn’t mean you have to do it alone.
An extension of your team, we partner with builders and tradesmen to design from the ground-up! We’re committed to design excellence and delivering an elevated experience to your clients.
Focus on the construction, and leave the interior to us.
“Melissa takes the time to listen and understand the project scope and your goals, and then is able to take a creative, yet practical approach, to achieve something that would never have been possible without her significant foresight, experience, and expertise.”
Stephanie O.
We can’t wait to hear about your design dreams and embark on the journey of bringing a sense of home to life for you!
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720 Thornwood Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
Vermilion Interiors is an interior design firm serving clients in Naperville, IL, DuPage County, Chicago western suburbs, surrounding Chicago areas, and nationwide.