'For over a year, Violette and I scoured everywhere and went to many auctions.'
STUDIO
A studio specialising in hospitality interiors and places of character since 2017
Every place has potential. My role is to reveal it and bring out its best.
My inspirations are wide-ranging: nature, art, travel, vintage, family homes, flea markets… I mix styles, eras and found objects. I love the idea of an evolving decor — one where paintings, objects and pieces of furniture are added gradually, as you come across them.
Not chasing trends, but bringing a contemporary touch — for a space that feels personal, warm and made to last.
MY JOURNEY
15 years at Bonpoint.A life of colours.
I grew up between Bordeaux and the countryside. I lived in London, Paris and New York.
After training as a fashion designer in Paris, I spent 15 years at Maison Bonpoint in visual merchandising, supervising boutique openings worldwide and working directly with the collection director.
Those years taught me to read a space, understand its constraints, and find the balance between aesthetics and function.
I naturally turned to hotel interior design from there.
PRESS · ART DÉCORATION
'The idea was to create a family and guest house with a bit of us everywhere — travel objects mixed with contemporary pieces.'
MY APPROACH
- 01
LISTEN
Understanding your vision, your audience, and how the space is used.
- 02
IMAGINE
Designing a unique, coherent and inspiring atmosphere.
- 03
REALISE
Selecting, coordinating, supervising every detail.
JOURNEY
2000 – 2003
Training
Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne
Fashion designer · Paris
2007 – 2011
Bonpoint New York
US Visual Merchandiser & Wholesale Manager
7 boutiques · NYC, Chicago, Bal Harbour · Brasil
2013 – 2018
Bonpoint Paris
Visual Merchandising Manager
Worldwide coordination · International openings
2019
Studio creation
First hotel project
Launch of Violette Cruse Décoration
2019 →
Studio Violette Cruse
Interior decoration
Hospitality · France & Europe