AMY VROOM
Principal Designer
As the founder and principal designer of The Residency Bureau, Amy Vroom is known for bringing vibrancy to the gray Pacific Northwest and beyond by creating pattern- and color-filled interiors that feel both deeply personal and unexpected.
Amy holds a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture & Design and with a successful career in marketing behind her, she combines creativity with technical expertise to craft spaces that resonate emotionally and still reflect each client’s individual story. From remodels and new construction to furnishings and décor, she guides her clients through projects of all sizes with thoughtful collaboration and a keen eye for detail.
The Residency Bureau offers full-service interior design to clients in Seattle, Washington, and beyond. While specializing in second homes and vacation properties, the studio thrives in partnering with like-minded clients who embrace bold choices and unique material selections to create something truly one-of-a-kind. At the heart of the process is listening—understanding each client’s vision and needs—so that every project tells a distinct story that reflects their owners.
ETHOS
Our design process centers deep connection with our clients and collaborators and the resulting interiors feel deeply personal and orginal. Our signature spaces are known for a balanced use of color and pattern, their richness of materials, and a whimsical spirit.
TESTIMONIALS
"First and foremost, Amy is a great listener. I was initially leery of using a designer, because I was so determined to have the place feel like me. I had a lot of ideas about how I wanted the spaces to feel and look, but was feeling overwhelmed. Amy took all of my ideas and stories and turned them into real design plans that felt like me, only better! She is the designer that clients, contractors and architects all love to work with because, in addition to her creativity, she is extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented and organized. Working with Amy was a dream and I absolutely intend to hire her again for my next project."
Jennifer, Client
“We went into the renovation knowing what we wanted. Then we met Amy, and she took what we thought we wanted to a whole new level that we could have never achieved on our own. That’s value — and talent — we enjoy every single day.”
Amanda & Elyas, Clients
"Amy spent time getting to know our family and how we imagined using the space, and then crafted a beautiful design that could handle the wear and tear of teenage boys, our guests, and the family dog, She made it really easy for us, gathering our ideas and then turning them into proposals that were ten times better that we could have imagined. We also appreciated her organized approach - it felt like she'd done so much work before our meetings that we could make dozens of decisions in minutes when we met. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Our house looks stunning - the colors and fabrics and artwork flow together seamlessly without trying too hard - and the end result could be in a magazine but still feels like home."
Bridget & Devin, Clients