WHAT WE DO
We don't just facilitate transactions; we orchestrate collaborations.
At Rutledge Atelier, our mission is simple yet profound—to empower design professionals to create extraordinary spaces with ease and confidence. By curating a collection of bespoke, handmade furnishings and offering seamless custom project facilitation, we transform the process of sourcing into something effortless and inspired.
We aim to serve as the ultimate resource for bespoke craftsmanship, bridging the gap between elite artisans and the design community through a platform built on trust, exclusivity, and creativity.
As a trade-only platform, we honor the same designer pricing you’d receive directly from each artisan—no markup, no detour. If a piece is on sale with the maker, it’s on sale with us. We’re simply here to streamline the experience: one point of contact, one place to shop, and a team who supports you every step of the way.
Our Role
Think of Rutledge Atelier as your creative manufacturing partner and project quarterback.
We can be engaged in several ways:
As a full-service procurement partner working directly with the design team
As a specialty partner supporting an existing procurement firm
As a targeted resource brought in mid-project for custom categories
As a long-term partner across multiple properties or rollouts
We are intentionally flexible and plug-and-play. Some teams lean on us for everything from seating to lighting to drapery to rugs and art. Others bring us in for the pieces that need the most care, engineering, or custom attention.
THE PROCESS
You dream it. We build it.
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1. Scope & Vision
You share drawings, inspiration, or a detailed scope. We help translate design intent into pieces that can actually be built, scaled, and delivered.
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2. Pricing & Options
We break the scope into line items and engage the appropriate makers. You receive one unified proposal outlining:
Specifications
Fabric and material options
Lead times
Tiered production paths when applicable (domestic, hybrid, global)
All communication flows through Rutledge Atelier—no fragmented vendor threads, no scattered pricing.
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3. Approval & Deposit
Once selections are finalized, we issue a consolidated contract and scope of work.
Typical structure:
70% deposit to initiate production
Balance due prior to delivery
Payment is made to Rutledge Atelier; we manage distribution to each maker and oversee all production scheduling.
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4. Design Development & Prototyping
As needed, we coordinate:
CAD and shop drawings
Finish and material samples
Upholstery mockups
Full-scale prototypes for seating, banquettes, beds, and lighting
We sit in the room with engineers and workrooms, track revisions, and translate feedback into clear production action.
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5. Production & Project Management
Through our Notion-based Project Hub, we manage:
Maker timelines
Sample approvals
Fabric and material arrivals
Revision tracking
Site visits
Installation sequencing
You see one organized, transparent workflow instead of a dozen parallel threads.
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6. Delivery & Installation
We coordinate:
White-glove delivery or receiving warehouse logistics
Maker-supervised installation for complex pieces
Phased rollouts for multi-floor or multi-property projects
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WHY TEAMS WORK WITH US
Real relationships. You work directly with founders, engineers, and craftspeople—not a sales desk.
Rutledge Atelier is the premier curator of custom 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.
One accountable partner. One contract, one timeline, one point of responsibility.
Custom without chaos. Bespoke work, but with professional systems and structure.
Artistry that scales. Makers who can handle hospitality volume without losing integrity.
Budget fluency. We know where to invest, where to value-engineer, and how to protect design intent.