The Atelier Box™: A Gift That Carries Your Project Forward

Some gifts whisper. The right one speaks for you.

I have always loved the completion of a project. The final walkthrough. The quiet exhale when a client sees their life arranged with intention. Very early in my business, I began marking that moment with a custom hardcover book. Before images. After images. Drawings and renderings. A living record of what we built together. It felt worthy of the journey.

During the process, samples would arrive in plain mailers. Useful, yet faceless. I wanted something that felt personal. I wanted a keepsake that could guide decisions midstream and serve the home long after the reveal.

I carried a beautiful white acrylic tray for years. I rolled a cart full of stone, wood, and textiles through job sites and showrooms. Although the tray of materials looked gorgeous. It was not practical. The weight pulled focus from the experience I promised my clients.

The Atelier Box™ became my answer.

The Expectation of Gifting in Luxury Design

In luxury interiors, gifting is an unspoken contract. A symbol of gratitude. A final touch of care. The challenge is simple. The gift must be elegant and meaningful. I always felt it needed an additional purpose; to remain useful after the flowers fade.

The Atelier Box™ honors that expectation. It holds beauty and instruction in one place. It elevates the moment. It also earns its keep every day that follows.

What Is the Atelier Box™?

A bespoke, labeled materials kit paired with a hardcover book that documents your project. Finishes tailored to your home. Renderings, drawings, product specs, and care notes arranged for clarity. Packaged with soul. Built for longevity.

• A dedicated sample set for your project

• A hardcover design book with before and after images (or inspiration photos for those looking for concept ideas).

• Renderings, drawings, and material specifications

• Paint schedules, grout colors, sheen levels

• Care and maintenance guidance

• Room-by-room index for quick reference with tips for implementation for virtual design clients

As a certified NCIDQ and Texas Registered Interior Designer, I have over 10 years of experience in the design industry and I know what clients and industry professionals need. The box reflects that standard. It is editorial in look and practical in use.

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Why Clients Love It Mid-Project

Over the years in working with clients, one major part of the process is the initial design presentation. It's a huge production of scheduling the meeting date, making sure we have the samples available in the right color, we've meticulously designed the presentation and then we walk through the design decisions with the client. This gives us the opportunity to share our thoughts and ideas. The Atelier Box™ lets you touch those design decisions in real time.

• Compare textures in natural light and evening light

• Pair finishes in curated trios: anchor, contrast, whisper

• Track approvals inside the book for clean handoffs

• Keep samples together so momentum never slips

When provided during the middle of the project, particularly for full-service projects, you are able to verify design decisions before project completion, but in an elevated fashion. It tells the full story and allows the client to follow along with you in the design process as you work through to the final punch list.

Why It Sings at Project Close

The project ends. The relationship continues. The Atelier Box™ becomes a home archive. I've gotten so many comments from design professionals who have purchased a home, but wish they knew where the finishes came from. What can they do when they need to match the paint color for a paint refresh or repair? With a box like this, they know exactly what finishes were selected and they don't have to bother you for minor repairs.

• “What paint color did the designer specify?” Open the book. It is there.

• “The bathroom tile chipped.” Call me with the exact product and finish. We move quickly.

• “We want to refresh the study.” Pull the samples. We build from a known palette.

It gives the client autonomy post-project, you peace of mind knowing your client is equipped with everything they need, and a valued relationship because it builds trust in your expertise and the overall experience. They'll call you again for the next renovation or home makeover, like their Airbnb they just put on the market or their vacation home that needs a refresh. It's a beautiful gift that reduces friction. A memento that protects your investment.

Built for Every Partner Who Shapes the Home

Interior Design Clients

Full-service or virtual, the experience remains elevated. You feel concierge-level care at home or across the country. The box travels with you through design decisions. It stays as a guide when the dust settles.

Interior Designers

Use the service to enhance your own client journey. I provide white-label support from senior-level concept through final curation. Your deliverables arrive inside an Atelier Box™ that matches your brand’s refinement. Your client feels seen. Your team saves time.

Builders

Invite an interior designer to specify products during construction. Present an Atelier Box™ at close-out. The new homeowner receives a custom sample kit, a beautiful book, and a care guide for their home. Service extends beyond the punch list.

Realtors

Selling is a story. Purchase an Atelier Box™ for a listing and let a designer craft a visual narrative for the home’s future. Buyers touch the finishes. They see a curated path forward. The box becomes a keepsake at closing.

Partnering to Elevate the Gift

The future of gifting for interior design collaborative. I am now partnered with The Prototype, a local company in Dallas, Texas founded by Porsche Williams, that specializes in gifting for interior designers. We met while I served as President of the ASID Texas Chapter. They were the first recipient of the Diversity in Design Small Business Grant. We have surprised clients with thoughtful touches, like custom dog treats and artisan chocolates for a beloved pet owner and we continue to offer those delights. Now, we are elevating that service even more. The Atelier Box™ takes the experience further. It combines sentiment with systems. It is delicious and durable at the same time.

To celebrate this collaboration with The Prototype, we are hosting a Private Preview on Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. CT. Join us for an intimate walk-through on the purpose of gifting in luxury design and practical ways to elevate it, virtual and in person, using the Atelier Box™. We will cover packaging, personalization, timelines, and real scenarios for homeowners, designers, builders, and realtors so your gift feels elegant and stays useful long after reveal day. Request your invitation here so we can reserve your seat: Register for the Private Preview

Remote by Design. Elite by Execution.

I have specialized in remote and virtual design since 2016. Through Elite Design Assistants, I provide senior-level white-label support for firms that need capacity with discretion. I have ghost designed for names you know. Now we are partnering on delivery. Hire an Elite Design Assistants virtual designer for plans, renderings, and design concepts. Then my studio curates those assets into a custom Atelier Box™ and ships it to you or your client. Your process stays seamless. Your presentation becomes unforgettable.

How to Use Your Atelier Box™

1. Unbox at a table with natural light. Review again at night to watch the finishes breathe.

2. Read the book first. Move room by room. Mark questions and approvals.

3. Handle samples in trios. One foundation. One contrast. One soft echo.

4. Place samples where life happens. Kitchen counters. Entry thresholds. Bath splash zones.

5. For Virtual Design Clients: Implement the design yourself or hand it to your contractor to install.

6. For Full-Service Clients: Marvel at the beauty of your home in a box and reference it whenever you need to revisit the selections for minor touch-ups and to share with family & friends.

Luxury should feel personal. Your project deserves a gift that serves the home long after the reveal. If you are a homeowner preparing for touchups, a designer protecting your process, a builder handing off a custom home, or a realtor crafting a memorable close, the Atelier Box™ is your next right step. It holds the story, the samples, the specs, and the care guide. It preserves the palette you approved. It keeps momentum alive when life gets busy.

Apply for Your Atelier Box™ Experience

Apply for your Atelier Box™ experience and let my studio curate a bespoke materials kit and hardcover project book for you. Tell me where you are in the journey. My team will gather the finishes, organize the drawings and renderings, and prepare a keepsake that functions like a concierge. Virtual or full-service. Single room or whole home. Start here and we will carry it forward with care: https://www.designwithveronica.com/contact

To learn more about how I can help you create a space you’ll love, schedule your Vision Session today.

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