Finn Design, Inc. is a full service interior design and custom cabinetry company, owned and operated by a Finnish couple who immigrated to South Florida in late 1980s. The company was established in 1994 and moved to Melbourne in 2001.
Riitta is a state licensed interior designer and certified Feng Shui consultant. She has expertise in virtually all aspects of interior design, taking a design from the space planning stage to completion of the project. Preparing scaled floor plans, elevations, electrical plans, cabinetry drawings, etc., which are required for the project to be a success, this planning stage is crucial for renovation, new construction and any commercial projects. If you're interested in seeing some example plans and drawings, click here.
The cabinetry department is run by Riitta’s husband, Juha. Their company designs and builds custom cabinetry for residential and commercial spaces, including spas, retail stores, kitchens, baths, libraries, home offices and custom pieces. Attention to detail and commitment to excellence have brought them referral after referral from their satisfied clients.
Riitta Ylonen, ASID, NCIDQ,
FL.lic. ID4662, IB26000828
Certified Feng Shui Consultant
- Design Philosophy
Each design project is individual and tailored for our clients’ specific needs and preferences. Riitta believes that her clients’ surroundings should be safe, functional, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and reflect who they are.
- Interior Design
- Space Planning
- Upholstery
- Furnishings
- Window treatments
- Art
- Accessories
- Feng Shui
…good building and interior design, infused with Feng Shui principles, goes beyond the visible aesthetic beauty and will promote the most potential and well-being for home or place of business.
- Custom Cabinetry
- Entertainment centers
- Libraries
- Home offices
- Kitchens
- Baths
Publications & Awards
Featured in TV, Radio, Florida Today, Spaces magazine and Space Coast Living Home edition.
First Prize winner in Residential Renovation in ASID, Fl North chapter contest 2012.
Winner kitchen category 2013, ASID N. Chapter
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Finn Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved
- Initial Meeting
In this usually complementary meeting with the client, we will discuss project requirements, client's tastes, needs and design preferences, budget, concerns, services offered, etc.
The compensation for design services can be fixed, hourly or a combination as determined suitable for the scope of work and agreed to by the client and designer in a written design agreement.
To have support and coordinating help in a construction, renovation or design project with a myriad of aspects, it is a wise choise to hire a licensed and qualified interior designer. This will help avoid costly mistakes and prevent unnecessary stress. The success of any and all projects are based on expertise, knowledge and teamwork with the client, designer and the designer's crew. Our goal is to create your dream space with quality products, service and highly qualified, licensed team members.
What Riitta's Clients are Saying ...
"We should've hired her sooner. We had to do some things over. There were lights in the wrong places. She helped us see unique possibilities."
Peter & Denise Kaiser, Melbourne, FL
"My home had been destroyed during the 2004 hurricanes and Riitta was vital in the restoration. From the electrical plan and custom cabinetry, to the most minute details of interior design, her creativity and professionalism were indispensable."
Riikka Lavoie, Melbourne Beach, FL
"Riitta Ylonen is an asset to any project. I am impressed with her instincts toward how styling elements work together to create a living space that is unique for each client's taste and lifestyle. Riitta has an intuitive sense of what works well, thus preventing her clients from making stylistic mistakes they could regret later."
Liberty & Miguel Rovira, Rockledge, FL
"Riitta has a great sense of style, making her guidance indispensable on our major renovation projects. Riitta designed a new functional kitchen and master bed and bathroom for us. Her planning and organization know-how produced fabulous results and gave us peace of mind as these projects came to fruition".
"Juha's wonderful custom cabinetry adds warmth and beauty to our rooms".
Barbara and Walter Nolan, Melbourne Beach, Fl
