See why clients say Velocette Studio was the Best Interior Designer for their projects!

“The space created by Velocette Studio has helped me tremendously in attracting and retaining top talent!" 

“We are enormously proud of the award-winning office that Velocette Studio created for us.  Velocette Studio was recommended by a close friend who works in the design industry and had partnered with founder Hope Velocette in the past.  During our first meeting and site visit, the HOUWZER team was immediately impressed with how creative, competent, and collaborative Velocette Studio was.  Here, VS proposed the bold and unexpected idea of salvaging the unusually low, gritty architectural beams.  This decision ultimately added authentic warmth and character to our office and saved the project lots of time and money. 

Our early impression of Velocette Studio was right on, and consistent throughout the project.  She quickly generated awe-inspiring plans and schematics for the interior.  These drawings coupled with Velocette Studio’s strong communication skills gave the project’s many stakeholders clear direction and the ability to do their work.

VS always had HOUWZER’S best interest in mind and made us feel like we were a top priority. I was able to entrust Hope with much of the work.  From being on site to answer vendors questions to ordering and installing every piece of furniture down to the pillows.  It was like I had an owner's rep on my team from start to finish.  The space created by Velocette Studio has helped me tremendously in attracting and retaining top talent!" 

Mike Maher, founder, HOUWZER

“Velocette Studio was the first designer I thought of to help me update Oyster House’s interior.”

“I love working with Hope from Velocette Studio (previously Chrysalis Studio) and refer her to others without hesitation.  I met her in 2015 when my business partners and I were starting Mission Taqueria.  On our first meeting we were incredibly impressed with Hope’s communication skills and creative energy. Before the project began, we walked our unfinished demolished building with Hope, and appreciated her unique way of interpreting the raw beauty of the space.   During the first pin up design presentation, it was clear she listened and understood the vibe we desired for our new restaurant and was able to incorporate it into an innovative design that excited us to move forward.  Velocette Studio shined throughout the entire project from start to finish where she not only generated ideas but also had the skills and work ethic to carry them through to the end.  Her ability to manage the production and installation of many interesting custom elements including furniture, signage, finish, and lighting truly made the restaurant feel like it was built just for us and our patrons, WE LOVE THIS PLACE!

In 2019, Velocette Studio was the first designer I thought of to help me update Oyster House’s interior.  I knew she would be able to generate impressive ideas that would be considerate of my thoughts and of our very tight two-week construction schedule! In ingenious fashion, Velocette Studio customized a design and strategy that fit the project perfectly and worked closely with vendors and contractors to bring the restaurant to life quickly.  OHO-W BEAUTIFUL!”

Sam Mink, owner, Oyster House & Mission Taqueria

“Velocette Studio was professional, timely, well-connected and has an unparalleled taste level.”

“We hired Hope of Chrysalis Studio [now Velocette Studio] to design and execute a restaurant overhaul in a challenging space in Center City Philadelphia.  Transforming a dark micro-brewery into a light, airy, outdoor taqueria was no small feat but I have to say we could not be more thrilled with the results.  Velocette Studio was professional, timely, well-connected and has an unparalleled taste level.  It was extremely easy to trust her vision and her abilities from the start.  We would most definitely work with her again.”

Daniel McLaughlin, owner, Mission Taqueria

“ Velocette Studio is a true talent, a top-notch collaborator, and a pleasure to work with.”

“Hope Velocette is a sensible, pragmatic designer who immediately picked up on our company’s fun, whimsical aesthetic.  We set a meeting with Hope soon after falling in love with her work on Mission Taqueria.  We appreciated Velocette Studio’s open-minded approach to interiors that did not focus on one industry. The fearless creativity she expressed was inspirational and we had no hesitation hiring her to recreate the exterior face and lobby of our building located at 461 N. 3rd Street in Philadelphia.  Velocette Studio’s unconventional design presentations were always packed with impressive large illustrations and physical samples that made it easy to understand and imagine design direction.  Hope is confident but not egotistical.  She felt like an extension of my team and happily worked alongside my in-house project managers from the start of construction-to-construction turnover, making sure questions were answered and no major mishaps took shape.  Her Studio had a wide range of skills and contacts capable of bringing the more customized portions of the design to life. Velocette Studio is a true talent, a top-notch collaborator, and a pleasure to work with.”

Craig Grossman, owner, Arts+Crafts Holdings

“You will have a space that sets you apart from the competition and one that leaves you proud to come to work.”

“Taking the plunge to open my own veterinary hospital was not a decision I took lightly. It took years to build up the courage to do so and the process of going from idea and concept to opening our doors was not easy. I wanted an unconventional and innovative design that reflected our modern take on veterinary care. I did not totally understand the role of an interior designer and had no idea how important partnering with Hope would be. From our first discussion, I found Hope to be professional but also approachable.  She presented several options on how to uniquely maximize the space’s aesthetic while still maintaining the high level of function I required.  Velocette Studio was easy to work with and made the entire process interesting and exciting. Hope showed experience and skill through ad hoc drawings and could pivot based on unforeseen changes that arose throughout the project. I could always count on Hope to show up and quality control my contractors and make sure my hospital was being finished to the specifications they agreed to.  This project helped me understand the incredible value of having a smart designer who you can rely on from start to finish. I can honestly say that without Velocette Studio’s help, that we would have opened months later, and I would have accepted a lower quality product from my contractors. It takes a special person to be able to hold contractors accountable, but also do it in a tactful and respectful way.  I would happily refer Velocette Studio to any business looking for collaborative cutting-edge design. You will have a space that sets you apart from the competition and one that leaves you proud to come to work. We still speak regularly, and I would not consider embarking on another project without Hope on my team.“

Eddie Aller, owner, Art City Vets

“From the custom HATS store sign to the details of our reclaimed herringbone pattern floors, Velocette Studio delivered thoughtful design.”

“We hired Hope Velocette with Chrysalis Studio [now Velocette Studio] in 2017 to create a truly remarkable experience for our new store (home) on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.  After 25 years on South Street, it was time for a change and Hope delivered.  We were looking for clean, minimalist fixtures that were easy to merchandise to keep our product the center of attention.  From the custom HATS store sign to the details of our reclaimed herringbone pattern floors, Velocette Studio delivered thoughtful design.”

Jen Gerety, client, Hats in the Belfry

“Meeting with Velocette Studio was one of the most pivotal moments during the Libertee Grounds project“

"Agreeing to meet with Hope [founder of Velocette Studio], per our GC's recommendation, was one of the most pivotal moments during the Libertee Grounds project. Hope ended up joining us in the middle of our project on a non-traditional consulting basis to help us overcome some interior design struggles we had been dealing with for some time. It was impressive how systematically Hope was able to absorb our project vision, digest the space we were working with, and work within our constraints to persuasively recommend actionable designs. Hope pushed boundaries where she saw fit and was able to convince us of some interior design choices that we never thought we would agree to. It was easy to place our trust in Hope's judgement and we are extremely glad we did so."

Kanay Patel, owner, Libertee Grounds-Craft Beer Bar

Restaurant Design Consultation, 2020