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Start a project
Tell us about your home, your rental, or your next build. We take a small number of projects at a time — in Austin and across Central Texas.
Share what you can below — the rooms, the timing, the feeling you’re after. Every inquiry comes straight to the studio, and we’ll take it from there.
Austin · Westlake · Lake Travis · Central Texas
The inquiry
Tell us about your project
A few details help us reply well — where the project is, when you hope to begin, and the budget you’re working within. Anything you’re unsure of, leave blank; we’ll figure it out together.
Good to know
Before you write
Where do you work?
We’re based in Austin and take projects across Central Texas — Bouldin and the 78704 neighborhoods, Westlake, Lake Travis, and beyond. Farther afield? Write anyway; we’ll be honest about fit.
Do you publish pricing?
No — Véla is an inquiry-only studio, and every project is scoped individually after a conversation. Sharing a budget range in the form isn’t a commitment; it simply lets us design honestly within it from the first sketch.
Do you design short-term rentals?
Yes — it’s where Véla began. Bailey has been a Superhost for nine years and was elevated to Airbnb Luxe in 2026; we design rentals to book, to earn, and to hold up to real hospitality. See our services for the full scope.
We’re building new — when should we reach out?
Earlier than feels natural, ideally while the plans are still on paper. Selections — finishes, fixtures, lighting, millwork — are easiest to get right before framing, and your builder will thank you.
Can we experience a Véla space in person?
The truest way is to stay in one. Both portfolio homes — The Hether Haus and Bali in Bouldin — are open for bookings at velalivingatx.com . Many clients meet our work as guests first.
Anything else? Write to bailey@velalivingdesign.com — a plain email is a perfectly good way to begin.
Stay first
Sleep on it — literally.
Our portfolio isn’t behind glass — it’s bookable. The Hether Haus and Bali in Bouldin are open for stays through our sister site, so you can feel how a Véla home lives — the golden-hour light, the layered materials, the small comforts — before you ever commission one.
“From the moment we walked in, it felt like stepping into a 5-star hotel. The design is stunning and every detail is so thoughtfully curated. Every room was beautifully styled yet still comfortable and livable.”