The foundations of interior design lie in the powerful process of creativity and in the mastering of craftsmanship. That is also why we are proud of our projects. They are the result of an intensive, service-oriented interaction with our clients, our partners and the project context. Our approach is comprehensive: creative concept, detailing, materiality and spatial qualities are intrinsic and integral parts of our projects. 
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At the same time, we think that optimizing budgets, orchestrating schedules and designing the perfect space are things of beauty, too.

Amanda Sacy, Lead Designer + Founder

Lead designer, studied at Purdue University and Columbia College of Chicago, earning a BFA in Interior Architecture.  While in college, Amanda interned at the prestigious Roger Thomas lead firm, Wynn Design and Development in Las Vegas, where she was first introduced to hospitality design.  Amanda enjoyed this experience, but wanted to explore high end residential design, working as a design assistant at Chicago based firms Anthony Michael Interior Design and Faith Kiehart Design.  After learning from these two great designers, Amanda decided she wanted to join a boutique firm in Chicago's West Loop focusing on commercial design and high end residences.  It was at Slick Design where she was able to work as a Project Manager for large scale commercial projects such as Old Crow Smokehouse River North + Wrigleyville, Smack Shack Chicago, The Lytle House, Tunnel and Taco Madre.  In 2016, Amanda ventured out on her own, establishing Tailored Nest Design.  She focuses on high-end residential design and commercial space design.      

Lauro Cardoso, Design Team + Architect

Architect and Urban Planner, Lauro graduated as valedictorian from Uninorte University in Rio Branco Acre, Brazil. Lauro specialized in custom-made furniture and interior design, having obtained his pos-graduate degree in Lighting Design, after which he became lecturer of Interior Design at Uninorte University. Following four years working as Professor and Architect, Lauro decided to seek new challenges and move to Chicago, where he joined the Tailored Nest’ team.​

Adriana Veloso, Design Team + Architect

Architect and Urban Planner graduated in 2012, Adriana was born in the amazon forecast and raised in Southern Brazil. Living in Chicago since 2018, she brings experience with architectural, planning, and interior design in corporate, commercial and residential space with influences from the jungle and big cities. While in Brazil after graduating, she worked in Brasília, Brazil’s capital, with residential and commercial interior projects developing plans, layouts and 3D/render models. In 2015, moving back to her hometown, she and her sister founded their own studio.