Concetti | Detroit's Interior Design Strategy Studio – Our Impact

Making a positive impact on our clients, Detroit, and our design community

Making a positive impact on our clients, Detroit, and our design community
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Watch Concetti CEO & Principal Designer Rachel Nelson Discuss #DivinelyDetroit on WXYZ

Concetti CEO & Principal Designer Rachel Nelson and her husband, Joseph, recently joined WXYZ to share the story behind #DivinelyDetroit—why they chose this historic church, how the vision came to life, and their plans to transform it into their dream home.

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ICYMI: “Timelessly Trendy” – Using trends to unlock your authentic style | Presented by Concetti

Last month we had the chance to chat at the Michigan Design Center about the spring trends we’re loving and how to use them to create a space that feels authentically YOU.

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Concetti’s Latest Project: Transforming a Historic Detroit Church into our CEO’s Dream Home

A historic church in Detroit’s Indian Village, vacant for 15 years, is about to embark on an extraordinary transformation. This iconic property will become the dream home of Concetti’s CEO + Principal Designer, Rachel Nelson.

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Is Your Bedroom Designed for a Good Night’s Sleep?

Exciting news! This month, Concetti’s Naturally NEWTral project was featured in the Houzz article Is Your Bedroom Designed for a Good Night’s Sleep? Click the link to discover how thoughtful choices like bedside tables, bedding, rugs, and storage can transform your sleep space into a haven for rest.

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Concetti Takes Home 6 Michigan Blue Design Awards

We’re thrilled to share that Michigan BLUE Magazine, known for its dedication to celebrating the waterfront lifestyle, has launched the Michigan BLUE Design Awards—and we’re honored to have earned 6 awards across various categories!

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Concetti Named a Visionary Home Interior Designers in Detroit & Michigan

Detroit is where historic architecture and modern design collide, fueling the city’s amazing comeback. As interior designers in the heart of it all, we love being part of the magic—helping bring spaces to life from the inside out.

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Celebrating 10 Years Of Concetti – Inside Rachel Nelson’s Journey Of Human-Centric Design

In celebration of Concetti’s 10th anniversary, CEO and Principal Designer, Rachel Nelson, sat down with BRAINZ to reflect on the journey that has shaped our success and unique design philosophy.In this exclusive Q&A, she shares insights into the core values that drive Concetti, the innovative approaches that set us apart, and her personal inspirations behind a decade of bold, transformative design. 

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Concetti named Best of MichBiz Award honoree in General Small Business Category

Concetti has been recognized as a Best of MichBusiness Honoree in the General Small Business Category! It’s such an honor to contribute to making Michigan a remarkable place to do business—there's truly no other place we’d rather be over the past 10 years. 

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Rachel Nelson, CEO + Principal Designer at Concetti, Honored with Crain's Detroit 40 Under 40 Award

Concetti's own CEO and Principal Designer, Rachel Nelson, has snagged a spot on Crain's Detroit 40 Under 40 list for 2024!  It's such an incredible honor to be recognized among so many inspiring individuals who are shaping the future of Detroit. We’re so proud of Rachel and grateful for the creativity and passion that fuels our team every day.

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Chatting with Rachel Nelson: Celebrating 10 Years of Concetti, Wellness, and Bold Success

Voyage Bold recently caught up with Rachel Nelson, CEO and Principal Designer of Concetti, to chat about her 10-year journey with the studio. They talked all things team wellness, creative problem-solving, and the fearless clients who’ve embraced their authentic selves through Concetti’s designs.
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Designing with Soul: Rachel Nelson on Identity and Empowerment in Interior Design

Dive into a soulful discussion with Concetti CEO + Principal Designer, Rachel Nelson, on the “Soul of a Lead(Her) podcast. Discover how interior design intertwines with identity and empowerment.
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From Childhood Dreams to Design Excellence: A Q&A with Rachel Nelson, CEO and Principal Designer of Concetti

Discover how Rachel Nelson’s early passion for transforming spaces and her unique experiences in Italy inspired her to create Concetti, a design firm dedicated to crafting personalized, functional, and beautiful spaces that reflect the true essence of their clients.

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Dopamine decor: Feel-good decorating

Detroit-based designer Rachel Nelson of Concetti defines Dopamine Decor simply. “It’s all about choosing things that bring you joy” and says that while the philosophy has a new name, the idea behind it has always been at the heart of their work and the homes they design.
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Celebrating Success: Concetti Wins 4 Prestigious National Kitchen and Bath Design Awards 2024!

We are thrilled to announce that Concetti has won four prestigious National Kitchen and Bath Design Awards for 2024!
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30 In Their Thirties: Rachel Nelson, Principal Designer and CEO, Concetti, Detroit

Rachel Nelson, CEO and Principal Designer of Concetti, has been honored as one of DBusiness's 30 in Their Thirties recipients!
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Creating Authentic Spaces with Rachel Nelson

Rachel Nelson, CEO and Principal Designer of Concetti Studio, recently sat down with Angela Moore to delve into the power of creating authentic spaces that truly reflect who you are.

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“Embracing Authenticity through Color: A Journey of Self-Expression and Confidence” with Concetti

Concetti had the honor of being the keynote speaker at Michigan Design Center’s Living in Color event on Friday, June 7 2024. Join us for a captivating presentation on how color can be a powerful tool for creating spaces that genuinely reflect a homeowner’s personality. CEO and principal designer, Rachel Nelson, will guide attendees through inspiring examples showcasing their success in crafting spaces that authentically resonate with their own clients. Concetti's Senior Designer, Kaitlyn Volpe, also unveils strategies for making current color trends authentic. Use the link to watch the presentation!
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we are all about

Gratitude Attitude

Throughout everything that we do- every client we meet, every project we design, every stride we take – there is a constant, resounding gratitude attitude behind it all.

Being an integral part of the revitalization of this beautiful, strong, passionate city of creatives is our dream come true, a dream we could not have achieved without you. And we never forget that. So we bring an attitude of gratitude as a constant thank you for our client’s support and for the chance to build beautiful, meaningful spaces in the city we love.

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At the heart
of Concetti is

community

It’s all about the people and the businesses that we collaborate with each day. We are always looking for ways to partner with and support local initiatives and participate in activities that will bring us together to learn, grow and celebrate as one.

Because when there is room for all,
the opportunities are endless.

About Concetti

We are Concetti, and we believe that everyone deserves to live and work in spaces that fully express their genuine selves. Just like Detroit we are gritty, we are passionate, and we love to get down to work. And when it’s all said and done, we are your strategic design partner that will  create space that becomes you.