Violante & Rochford Interiors

We met Paul Rochford and Michael Violante about 7 years ago when we bought a second home in Santa Fe, NM. At our first meeting with them, we were impressed with their desire to help us with an interior design that would reflect our interests and lifestyle and would combine Southwestern elements with those things we wanted to use from our home in Washington, DC. They were receptive to our ideas and seemed happy to work in a collaborative effort with us. They shared their experience and knowledge in all aspects of the interior design process - from architectural elements, to the use of color and light, to the selection of materials, furniture, fabrics, and accessories, and introduced us to many expert craftsmen and artists whom they enlisted for our project. Paul and Michael are true gentlemen and are very well know and respected in Santa Fe. We feel privileged to be their clients.

It is always a privilege to work with exceptional designers like Michael Violante and Paul Rochford. They are professional and knowledgeable, not only about the design industry but also about their clients. Their intuition and ability to listen and implement their clients' desires, coupled with their skills in leading the design process, makes them invaluable for any design project. We are beginning our second major project with Violante and Rochford and look forward to another outstanding outcome. Their creativity and attention to service and detail make what can be a stressful process a true pleasure.

We have been working with Violante & Rochford for 3 years. The experience has been fantastic. Paul and Michael bring a sophisticated style to their national clientele that incorporates their interests, taste, timeline, and budget into a thoughtful and unique interior design.. Violante & Rochford are highly collaborative, transparent, and on time with their projects. The design process has been fun and stress free.. Listening to the client has been a core skill at V&R as their creativity will always weave a clients personality into a unique home design. V&R are consummate professionals and highly devoted to creating a home you will be proud to share with friends and family.

Michael and Paul are superb decorators. When I had definite ideas about what I wanted, they centered their design process around that. When I was less certain, they came up with creative, sophisticated ideas. I am so glad I chose them to completely furnish our new home--the result is spectacular. And I should mention that the whole project was super fun, thanks to Paul and Michael!

Michael and Paul provide impeccably professional services. The key to their work is that they listen and take the time to understand and get to know their clients. We become a team. They don't just design a house. They sculpt and create a home that reflects not just their impeccable taste but is a mirror of the client they have gotten to know and care for. It is personal for them. A journey.

Violante and Rochford worked with me to completely transform our Santa Fe mountain home over a period of nearly four years! Although they made things happen quickly and got goods from vendors in the fastest possible time, we kept working with them over the years because we just loved the magic that they helped to create in our home! Of course they are beyond professional, but also very enjoyable and fun to work with! I'm in Atlanta now and am still asking them to help me with my new house! They are both so gracious, and creative - I'm crazy about them AND their fabulous work!!

I highly recommend Violante & Rochford. They provided outstanding expertise in furnishing our home and showcasing our mechanical puzzle and antique quilt collections. I was particularly impressed with their enthusiasm and how well they collaborated with us to make it our home. They are delightful to work with and have an impressive group of artisans to customize furniture & textiles. Do yourself a favor and just hire them.

Paul and Michael are the best, simply the best! Dedicated, competent, kind, patient beyond belief, witty, and talented. I've worked with them on three projects and we're midway through the fourth, a whole house remodel of a lake property. I always start out with strong opinions and vague ideas, unable to imagine what I want, but by the end of the process it is perfect. They are highly professional, creative, and at the same time down-to-earth. Most of all, fun to work with!