Our Mission
To cultivate designers who can articulate narrative through space. We champion ethical sourcing, inclusive design, and the belief that beautiful rooms must also be beautifully reasoned.
About Palette Atelier
Palette Atelier was founded by practicing designers who wanted to preserve the craft of interior design in a world of shortcuts. We teach you to think like a studio: to critique, iterate, and execute with precision.
Philosophy
We balance classic training—proportion, light, materiality—with contemporary tools and sustainable practices. No empty hype. Just rigorous practice and refined feedback.
Mentorship
Personalized critiques emulate boutique studio standards. You receive clear, candid notes on adjacency diagrams, palettes, and FF&E—guidance that accelerates professional growth.
Origins
Our founding cohort met while delivering hospitality and residential projects across San Francisco, Austin, and Copenhagen. Palette Atelier grew from our pin-up sessions—spirited debates over daylight, joinery, and the audacity of a saturated teal corridor. We now teach those same habits of seeing and editing.
Team
Morgan Vale — Creative Director
Leads concept development and critique methodology. Former hospitality lead with a portfolio spanning boutique hotels and private residences.
Avery Chen — Lighting Specialist
Designs layered lighting schemes and teaches RCP documentation standards, with a focus on mood-driven luminance.
Rhea Sato — Materials & Sustainability
Guides materials selection and sustainable sourcing. Advocates for long-lived finishes and honest detailing.