2025 is just getting started here, but already we are up to some very exciting things at Flourish Interiors. While we are often focused on expanding our portfolio, this year we have also undertaken an internal project. We are pleased to pull back the curtain today on this effort, by announcing the newly redesigned www.FlourishInteriors.net. Our website has served us well, but we wanted a fresh look with upgraded features, and that is just what the new site is! From a more sophisticated services and portfolio gallery, to a new SHOP page…our all new website is a beautiful reflection of how Flourish has grown and evolved.

In case you are new to Flourish Interiors, allow me to introduce myself—I'm Vanessa Correman-Smith, the founder and lead designer of Flourish Interiors. Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, I’ve always had a passion for bringing beauty, creativity, and excellence to the spaces where people live, work, and gather. My design journey began with a degree in art from Saint Mary’s College, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. But it was in 2016 when that passion became a true business endeavor. That year I launched Designed to Flourish, a one-woman design studio focused on creating unique, personalized spaces.

At Flourish Interiors, one of the most important relationships we have is those with realtors. Many of our projects come from realtor referrals and we are so grateful for the opportunities sent our way by our friends in real estate. However, the relationship is indeed a two way street. An interior designer vendor relationship (especially one that has a full range of services like we do at Flourish Interiors) is an important one for realtors to maintain. Here are some ways that we can help realtors realize more success .

Even when we approach our modern or transitional projects, the Flourish Interiors aesthetic is rooted in traditional, french inspired architectural and decorative principles. From a focus on symmetry to a refined classic style, the Flourish brand is cultivated out of distinguished European inspiration. The French Chateau is a special project for us, as it is my own home. As the name would imply, this is a project where subtle Parisian inspiration was traded for a full embrace of French influence and style. Here, I was free to pursue more direct nods to my favorite places in Europe, which can be seen in the herringbone floors, the floor to ceiling traditional millwork, the neoclassical style, and in various imported antique elements such as the salvaged doors that flank the entry to our piano room. We revealed this project this past spring, but we recently went back to photograph Fall the The French Chateau. We hope you enjoy this autumn sequel.

At the Grand Millennial Estate, Flourish Interiors captures the true essence of classic design shown through the lens of a University of Notre Dame football fan. From the moody greens and navy to the brass fixtures, gold accents, and stunning European wallpaper, this formal living room has the luxurious, curated look you’re looking for.

Notre Dame football will be back in just days! At Flourish Interiors, that means we are busy and hustling as we often work with clients who purchase “football houses” around the campus of Notre Dame. If you are a property owner of a house in South Bend, with the goal being to have a home near Notre Dame…then we invite you to explore the services we offer!

Welcome to The Sophisticated Lodge; this rustic, organic design is a Flourish Interiors custom design project. While we may be known for a French aesthetic, this unique renovation and furnishing project allowed our team a chance to flex our skills and put the “Flourish” touch on a new type of home design. Special thanks to contributing Flourish designer Olivia Conley

Step into the primary suite at The French Chateau. This home was inspired by love for French design, and this room is no exception. With a beautiful blend of blues and whites, this space is serene and welcoming. From family photos to artwork featuring our favorite places, this space is customized and hints at the life story of my husband and I.

At Flourish Interiors we are passionate about designing luxury kitchens. From pot fillers, range hoods, custom cabinetry, panel ready appliances, and more: our team has the expertise to bring your dream kitchen to life. Discover how Flourish Interiors will bring value to a kitchen design process.

From pretty pink wallpaper to pastel prints of Paris…this little girls’ room by Flourish Interiors is an absolute dream. Come explore the visual details of this dreamy bedroom and learn about the story and vision that went into creating this space by Vanessa C Smith

Welcome to The Sophisticated Lodge. This property may appear as if it’s nestled in the rocky mountains, but it is in fact located in South Bend Indiana. Our team at Flourish Interiors was asked to create a rustic and masculine aesthetic, drawing from the organic and woodsy vibe that you feel on the exterior. This project included our team helping with both renovation selections and layouts, as well as furnishing and accessorizing.

Flourish Interiors is happy to introduce The Harters Heights Home. This near Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana residence is a masterpiece of modern, transitional design. Flourish worked with a client and their builder, Devine Homes by Miller to curate a truly custom, one of a kind football house that is both comfortable and luxurious. Hues of blue and warm neutrals blend together to create a soothing palette, and quality furnishings make this well appointed home the perfect family retreat for decades to come. Flourish specializes in designing and stocking near campus homes around the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.

Furnishing a lake front home on Lake Michigan has it’s own unique set of needs: Flourish Interiors is dedicated to designing in this region. Discover the difference specialization creates and how we at Flourish Interiors are committed to the unique needs of Lake Michigan and inland lake waterfront homes.

Have you ever wondered what the history and motivation behind Flourish Interiors was? Get to know more about Vanessa C Smith, the owner of Flourish Interiors: Vanessa gives us the inside scoop on her career journey, her favorite brands and restaurants, and even reveals a little about her personal goals and dreams.

In May of 2023, Flourish Interiors will proudly move into our new, custom designed office and warehouse space. This beautiful new space will boast an 8000 square foot temperature controlled warehouse, a 2 story office space, and a design showroom. Just minutes from the University of Notre Dame and also conveniently located near the Grape Rd corridor, this new HQ is the perfect location for our business to grow and…FLOURISH! Come take a quick sneak peek tour with us.

Just blocks from the campus of Notre Dame, and nestled between Eddy Square and downtown South Bend, lies the site of the new and anticipated Eddy Square townhomes. This project is being converted from for lease apartments to for sale condos/townhomes and Flourish Interiors has been retained to design the remodel AND help buyers furnish and set up their units.