A bit about our company, our fearless leader, Veronica, and the Casa Vilora Team
About
hey there!
I am Veronica, Owner and Principal Designer here at Casa Vilora Interiors. Thank you for stopping by! There is a reason you ended up here, and whatever it is, we are here to help
Do any of these scenarios sound like you?
You desperately desire a beautiful, functional and comfortable home, but it seems impossible
You feel overwhelmed by Houzz, Pinterest and all the other resources out there
You have no idea where to start with your decorating, or how to hire a designer
You worry about decorating a home with kids and pets in tow
You need a design professional who is flexible and will make the process simple
You want a luxurious home, but still be practical for everyday living
You are definitely in the right place. Creating luxuriously practical homes is what we do. Offering flexible design services that address every budget level is our mission
We get it, you know what you love, and what you don't love, so you wonder why is it so hard to achieve the designer looks you see in magazines and online. Picking out individual furniture pieces is actually not that hard for you, yet you have a space that looks unfinished and incohesive. You are quickly realizing that designing a space is perhaps not as easy as it looks on TV. You are ready to get some help, but where do you begin?
Instead of wasting more time surfing the internet for ideas, or spending your weekends furniture shopping, or worst yet, spending more money on furnishings that are the wrong fit, or that do not hold up to the wear and tear of your busy household, it is time to make the call. With our flexible menu of design services that works for every budget, we will have a service to fit your needs
Our approach to design is that it is a collaborative effort. We recognize the value of listening to your needs, and crafting a personalized and unique space that is perfect for your family's unique lifestyle needs.
Not because your home has to function for family activities doesn't mean you cannot live luxuriously. We masterfully and seamlessly combine luxury with practicality with a bit of fun and unique elements thrown in the mix. Our satisfied clients rave about us - many of whom are repeats and referrals. See what they have to say about their experience working with us here
The Dictionary defines luxury as "The State of Great Comfort and Extravagant Living". That might be true, but the luxury that I bring to each project is "Conscious Living; It's Experiential; It's Comfort; It's Privacy; It's Convenience; It's............Whatever Makes Your Heart Sing". You get to define what luxury is to you.
- Veronica Solomon
Meet Veronica Solomon
How I Got Here, And Why I Am The Designer You Should Choose
Veronica On Her Design Point Of View
My design aesthetic can be summed up as eclectic, classic, bold, whimsical. My spaces are known for their eclectic vibe and masterful use of color, pattern mix and textures.
They are multi-layered and collected, blending classic with modern, old with new, high with low and bold use of color, pattern, texture in ways that excite. I believe that each space should tell the story of the people who live there and should be their ideal version of luxurious living
It's hard to believe that back in 2007 despite the obvious downturn in the economy, I decided to hang out my shingle and Start Casa Vilora Interiors, after being laid off from a lucrative career with one of Houston's top homebuilders
The first few years meant working part-time for other companies and side-hustling my design business, but I felt the progress was slow, and something was definitely missing.
I made the decision to quit my day job, and focus on running my design business full-time, and what a risk that was! One that would ultimately pay off, but not without a lot of hard work and sacrifice, and the confidence and loyalty of my amazing clients
The early years of struggles would only strengthen my resolve to eventually get to where I am today - the CEO and Creative Director of the only design firm in the West Houston and Katy area to provide our clients with flexible design services to work with every budget level.
Being a design school drop-out after losing my husband to cancer back in 2004, and having to raise two young kids alone, did not change the strong desire and passion that I had to be a successful interior designer. In fact, my new circumstances made me work harder to achieve this goal. So I engrossed myself in self-studies, books and online courses, eventually completing an interior design course and diploma in 2008.
This was the beginning of my passion for always learning and growing as an interior designer and business woman. Traveling to design market events and conferences nationwide, taking multiple CEU's, workshops and courses are just a few of the things I did for personal and professional development. This passion for learning has grown to now mentoring other designers about the business of interior design, and it is one of the most fulfilling things about my career
Growing up in Jamaica in very humble beginnings, I am sure, helped prepare me for my chosen vocation as an interior designer. I was never one of those kids who would rearrange their bedroom (maybe because it was shared with 7 of my 10 siblings), but I can certainly see the many influences of the vibrant colors and natural textures of my native island show up in some of the interiors that I now create. My later jobs in banking and customer service have also helped to shape my career. Efficiently managing budgets and providing superior customer service is at the core of what we do for our clients.
Humble upbringing is really an understatement, but I am thankful for the foundation of a strong family structure, and hard-working parents. It is amazing how 10 people living in a 2 bedroom house, no running water till the age of 15, and no such thing as air-conditioning can help shape your future and desire to excel in life and business.
Over the past 10 years, I have garnered some major professional accomplishments as the leader of the Casa Vilora Team
Some of our accomplishments include:
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Associate Member of ASID
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Associate Member and President of IDS Houston Chapter
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Interior Design Society (IDS) Designer of the Year Award for 2016
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American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Ruby Award 2016
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American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Ruby Award 2015
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Black Interior Designers Network (BIDN) Emerging Designer To Watch 2016
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Show House Chair ASID TGCC 2017
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Published in several local magazines - Katy Magazine, Houston House and Home Magazine, ASID Angle (Cover Feature), Houston Design Resources
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Featured in national blogs - Apartment Therapy, Houzz Room Of The Day
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Houzz Regular Contributor
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Aspired Home Magazine Contributor
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Best of Houzz 2012, 2015 and 2016
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Founded The Solomon Project Pregnancy Ministry 2016. Learn more here
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Involvement in various other charities including The Houston Furniture Bank DIVAS
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Our blog - The Naked Decorator. Subscribe here
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Hundreds of satisfied clients nationwide. See testimonials here
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A vibrant and engaging online community and social media following. Join in
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Founder of a mentorship group for young designers, sharing experience about the business side of design
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Interviewed on several podcasts like A Well Designed Business, Business of Design, Design and Style and Living Well
About The Team
Veronica Solomon has assembled a team of some of West Houston's most highly skilled artisans and craftsmen. From faux painters and cabinet refinishers to kitchen and bath specialists and stone and tile fabricators, the group brings artistic skills to everything they create.
Their unique talents and attention to detail contribute to the standard of excellence you can expect from us. Some of our support team have been a part of the Casa Vilora family from its inception. We value the relationships we have built with our support team in millwork, wallpaper installation, electrical installation, painting, custom drapery and other soft goods, art installation, custom upholstery, receiving, warehousing and white glove delivery and installation.
Other team members include administrative support staff, top draftsmen, civil and structural engineers, building designers and a variety of general contractors, builders and subcontractors.
Rounding out the team are the vendors and suppliers of furnishings, fabrics, art and accessories and other products used in the residential and commercial projects in which we are involved.
Our support team makes it possible to bring our clients the very best products and service
About Our Clients
Who Our Clients Are
Our clients are people like you!
You deserve a beautiful home; we want you to have a beautiful home; so let's work together, no matter your budget level.
Whether your budget is $450,000 (we've had that) or $5000 (we've had that too), we can work together! With our flexible services menu, we work with clients at every budget level. We believe everyone deserves to have a beautiful and functional home, and we are happy to help you achieve it. All we ask is that you have reasonable expectations of what your budget will allow. How will you know what your budget will allow? That's where our years of experience working on hundreds of homes comes into play. We help you determine how to best utilize your budget to achieve your goals
While many designers are moving in the direction of niching their businesses to a small segment of interior design, our passion lies in our flexibility, adaptability and our desire to help everyone achieve good design
We have worked with clients from all walks of life - from single individuals moving into their first apartment to empty-nesters getting ready to downsize, bachelors, CEO's, entrepreneurs, busy families with kids, DIY-ers just looking for direction with their projects, and everything else you can imagine. The common thread is that they all desire a home that will be their sanctuary; one that will complement their lifestyle and taste. We are happy to provide them with just that.
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