LICENSED DESIGNER & RESIDENTIAL BUILDER · SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Valia Design Build brings certified interior design expertise to commercial spaces across Southeast Michigan. From professional firm offices to hotel lobbies and restaurant interiors — Dana Vagnetti designs environments that reflect your brand, serve your clients, and elevate every first impression.
Envision. Design. Transform.
NCIDQ
Certified
Interior Designer
CIDA
Accredited
Program Graduate
6×
Hour Detroit
Face of Design
12×
Best of Houzz
Award Winner
21+
Years of Design
Experience
Why it matters
Every commercial space sends a message. The layout, the lighting, the finishes, the flow — clients and guests read all of it before a single conversation begins. When that message is unclear, inconsistent, or generic, it undermines the brand you have worked to build.
Most commercial spaces across Southeast Michigan are designed by committee — or not designed at all. Furniture gets ordered. Paint gets picked. The result looks assembled, not intentional.
Dana Vagnetti is an NCIDQ-certified interior designer serving professional firms, hospitality brands, and restaurants across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties. She brings a disciplined design process and a singular focus — spaces that are unmistakably on brand, built to impress, and designed to perform
The Valia approach
There is no standard Valia commercial aesthetic. Every engagement begins with your brand, your clients, and the impression you need to make. The result is always a space that is unmistakably yours.
Professional Firm & Office Design
Workspace design for law firms, financial advisors, medical practices, and corporate offices — environments that project credibility, support productivity, and reflect the standard of your firm.
Hotel Lobby & Hospitality Design
First impressions that set the tone for every guest experience. Lobbies, common areas, and hospitality spaces designed to communicate brand identity from the moment guests arrive.
Restaurant & Dining Design
Dining environments where every detail — lighting, layout, materials, and atmosphere — is designed to support the culinary experience and keep guests coming back.
Material & Finish Selection
Complete specification of every surface, fixture, and finish — selected for durability, brand alignment, and the specific demands of a commercial environment.
Furniture & Fixture Curation
Commercial-grade furniture and fixture selection — curated for aesthetics, function, and longevity under daily commercial use.
Space Planning & Layout
Traffic flow, client experience, and operational efficiency — all considered before a single piece is specified or ordered.
Your desire, our vision — from concept to transformation.
Selected projects
Every project shown is a real Valia Design Build engagement — designed by Dana Vagnetti, executed to specification.
How it works
Commercial projects operate on tighter timelines and higher stakes than residential work. Dana understands that. Every commercial engagement starts with a vision and follows a clear, documented process — designed to minimize disruption, eliminate guesswork, and deliver a finished space that performs from day one.
01
Discovery Call
A free phone conversation. Dana asks about your space, your goals, and your timeline. No commitment required.
02
Site Consultation
Dana visits your space. She assesses the layout, the light, the flow, and the brand story the space needs to tell. This is where the design brief begins.
03
Concept Development
A design direction built entirely from your brand and your brief. Space plans, material palettes, furniture direction, and lighting concept — all presented for your review before anything is specified.
04
Selections & Specifications
Every finish, fixture, and furnishing selected, specified, and documented. Nothing is ordered until you approve it. Every selection meets commercial durability standards.
05
Coordination & Installation
Dana coordinates every vendor and every delivery. Your team stays focused on running your business. She handles the rest.
06
Final Walkthrough
Every detail reviewed together. Nothing is complete until it is right.
Envision. Design. Transform.
What clients say
6×
Hour Detroit
Face of Interior Design
12×
Best of Houzz
Award Winner
39
Houzz Reviews
5.0 Stars
26+
Google Reviews
5.0 Stars
21+
Years of Design
Experience
Where we work
Valia Design Build serves businesses, hospitality brands, and professional firms throughout Southeast Michigan. Projects are accepted based on scope and fit — not geography alone.
Before you reach out
“Is hiring a commercial interior designer actually worth the investment?”
Your space is a business asset. A well-designed environment attracts clients, retains staff, and communicates credibility before a single conversation takes place. Poor material choices, inefficient layouts, and generic finishes cost more to fix than to design correctly from the start. Dana treats every commercial engagement as a business decision — not a decorating exercise.
“Will the design process disrupt our day-to-day operations?”
Every commercial engagement is planned around your operational schedule. Site visits, vendor coordination, and installation are sequenced to minimize disruption to your team and your clients. The scope and phasing approach is confirmed during the consultation before any work begins.
“Will the result reflect our brand or your aesthetic?”
Dana does not have a signature commercial style she applies to every project. Your brand, your clients, and the impression you need to make are the only brief. The result is always unmistakably yours.
No obligation · No pressure · Just a conversation
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Frequently asked questions
Valia Design Build works with professional firms, hospitality environments, and restaurant and dining spaces across Southeast Michigan. Every commercial engagement begins with a deep understanding of your specific industry, your client base, and how your space needs to function operationally — not just how it needs to look.
Design that looks impressive but disrupts workflow is a poor investment. Dana’s process starts with how your business operates — traffic flow, client experience, staff movement, and daily use — before any aesthetic decisions are made. The result is a space that performs as well as it looks.
Every project has moving parts — and experienced designers know that not all of them stay in place. Vendor delays, specification changes, and site conditions are part of commercial project reality at every price point. What matters is how they are navigated. Dana’s hands-on involvement throughout means challenges are identified early and handled with the same professionalism and attention to detail as the original work.
Every commercial project is scoped and quoted individually based on the space, the scope of services, and the level of specification involved. Pricing is confirmed transparently before any work begins — you know exactly what is involved before any commitment is made. The first step is always a free phone call.
Dana Vagnetti — directly. There is no junior staff, no handoffs, and no account managers. One certified designer, one point of accountability, from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Code compliance and ADA considerations are factored into every commercial design engagement. Dana works within the regulatory requirements of your specific space and municipality from the start — not as an afterthought.
NCIDQ certification is the highest professional credential in interior design — applicable to both residential and commercial work. Dana Vagnetti is NCIDQ and CIDA certified with 21 years of experience across Southeast Michigan. Start with a free phone call to confirm fit before any commitment is made.
Discovery call → site consultation → concept development → selections and specifications → coordination and installation → final walkthrough. Every stage is documented, every decision approved before it moves forward. You are never left wondering what happens next.
Your desire, our vision — from concept to transformation.
The first step is a free phone call. Dana will listen to your project, ask the right questions, and tell you honestly whether Valia Design Build is the right fit for your commercial space. No obligation. No pressure.
Or call directly: (248) 205-6690
