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Your Concierge to the World of CUSTOM Design

RUTLEDGE ATELIER

Rutledge Atelier connects interior designers with the country’s finest artisans—making custom sourcing seamless, inspired, and professionally supported from start to finish.

THOUGHTFUL LUXURY

We don’t do mass production. Every piece in our collection is handmade by small, bespoke makers who pour their passion into their craft.

Explore The Collective

  • The Terra Chunk shoe. Orange vegan leather, chunky heel.

    African Straw Enterprise

    Custom Bolga Baskets & Pendants

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  • The Naranja heel. Orange vegan leather shoe with tortoise shell heel.

    Bibelot Home

    Bespoke Lampshades & Pendants

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  • The Chiquita heel. Orange vegan leather strappy heel.

    Collins & Huff Design

    Custom Upholstered Furniture

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Why settle for ordinary when extraordinary is just a conversation away?

Rutledge Atelier is the premier curator of custom home furnishings for discerning designers and architects. We partner with elite artisans to offer both ready-to-ship pieces and fully customized creations, streamlining the process of bringing exceptional craftsmanship to high-end interiors.

The heart and soul of Rutledge Atelier lie in the hands of its Artisans — the unsung heroes who bring ideas to life with their creativity, passion, and dedication. These individuals champion innovation every step of the way, turning inspiration into reality. Rutledge Atelier is a celebration of those Makers, the visionaries and doers who transform ideas into something extraordinary.

HOW WE CAN HELP

  • Challenge: Finding extraordinary, custom pieces

  • Obstacle: Limited access to top-tier craftsmen

  • ​Solution: Rutledge Atelier as your design expedition team

Meet the Artisans

  • A woman in a sleeveless yellow dress standing in front of a dark wooden table with decorative panels and plants behind her. A white vase with a patterned lampshade sits on the right side of the table.

    Helen Rutledge

    FOUNDER & DESIGNER

  • Two women with light skin, one with brown hair and one with blonde hair, standing behind a table with rugs in an indoor setting decorated with woven and textile art.

    ELYSE WITT & ZU

    FOUNDERS

  • A man and woman stand behind a wooden workbench in a woodworking shop, surrounded by tools and wooden materials.

    KELLY & CROMWELL SCHUPP

    FOUNDERS & DESIGNERS

  • A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair with blonde highlights, smiling and looking to her right, sitting in front of a plain wall.

    NADIA STIEGLITZ

    ARTIST

  • CHANDLER COLLINS

    FOUNDER

  • AFRICAN STRAW ENTERPRISE

    ARTIST

What People Are Saying

“Not only is Helen a dear friend, but she makes the most beautiful lampshades. Bibelot Home has become an invaluable resource for our business as we go back again and again. “ Bibelot Home

— Angie Hranowsky

It was an absolute pleasure working with Helen! We ordered 3 sets of shades from her in different fabrics and styles and they all came out beautifully. She was able to help us meet our installation deadline with short notice and did not disappoint!” Bibelot Home

— Serena Yee Chin, McBride & Yee

“As an interior design firm that places a high value on quality, craftsmanship, and creativity, we have had the pleasure of working with Helen on several of our recent projects, and we couldn’t be more impressed. Her custom lampshades have truly elevated the aesthetic of our designs, adding that perfect finishing touch we often seek for our clients." Bibelot Home

— Jenny Keenan Designs

Bright blue hallway with wooden floors, globe pendant lights, framed artwork, and a staircase on the left leading upstairs.

Make it stand out

RAIL & STILE
Bathroom with blue floral wallpaper, white trim, double sinks with gold fixtures, navy blue vanity, two white-framed mirrors, gold wall sconces, framed landscape paintings, window showing greenery outside, patterned rug on black and white tile floor.

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS

Person wearing black gloves using a spray gun to paint white furniture.
A person wearing a gray sweater with a patterned vest, sitting on a seat and rolling up a colorful woven rug with intricate designs.
A person wearing a hoodie with a colorful logo and purple gloves is using a power sander on a wooden surface in a workshop.
Person folding a colorful fabric with animal print during a home decor project, with decorative clock frames on the table.
An unfinished wooden bed frame with intricate headboard and footboard design in a woodworking shop, with a person working in the background and chairs displayed on the wall.
Two men working on woodworking projects in a workshop, shaping wood on a workbench.
A man working on a large wooden piece secured with clamps in a workshop, with tools and woodworking equipment around.
Close-up of a person with black gloves stirring paint in a container in an art studio.

Let’s work together

Living room with pink sectional sofa, a brown dog lying on the sofa, and a small dog on the rug."}
Colorful, patterned lampshade with orange, yellow, pink, and teal artwork and a gold interior, hanging from a teal cord.
Decorative interior corner with a dark blue floral mural wall, a framed mirror, a table lamp on a wooden dresser with bird figurines, a yellow armchair with a pillow and blanket, and a window.

Our Sales Representative will call you and email you within 24 hours to get the journey started.

Dining room with a wooden oval table, six wicker chairs, a hanging light fixture, plants on the table, and a patterned rug on light-colored floor.