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Modern bathroom with wooden vanity, white sink, mirror, shower with blue tiles, brown brick wall, and a high-tech toilet.

  • The studio focuses on custom materials, handcrafted furniture and interiors, and architectural installations for residential and commercial spaces.

  • Yes. Projects are developed through hands-on craftsmanship, from material experimentation to the fabrication of custom elements and installations. Collette’s expertise and vision are also carried through by trusted partners and construction specialists, ensuring continuity and precision across every stage of execution.

  • Projects include private residences, hospitality environments, restaurants, cultural spaces, and creative installations developed in collaboration with architects and designers.

  • The work begins with structure and materials rather than surface decoration. Design decisions are guided by durability, physical presence, and how people interact with a space.

  • Encaustihyde™ is a proprietary surface process that combines beeswax, resin, and reclaimed leather to create richly layered finishes with depth and texture.

  • Yes. The studio frequently works alongside architects, builders, and creative teams to integrate custom elements into larger design concepts.

  • The practice draws on more than three decades of experience across multiple creative and construction-related disciplines.iption

  • Collette Collins Design operates from Seattle and works with clients on both residential and commercial projects.