"Art to Me Was My Way Out" Says Rosalba Llenas.

Once an Immigrant Born

Into Poverty, But Today She is One of the Most Sought After Interior Designers
in the US.

Aldie, VA, July 21, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Foreign born entrepreneur and expert interior designer, Rosalba
Llenas is quickly becoming known throughout the Washington Metropolitan area for her boldly stylish
and ultra-modern design aesthetic. Llenas, the visionary behind the dazzling designs at Mason Social, a
buzzy contemporary American restaurant and the Ascend Apollo, luxury resort-style Apartments, actually
credits her signature captivating colors and fresh outlook to her meager upbringing in the Dominican
Republic.

Growing up in a barrio - people didn't have much of anything let alone items to decorate their homes.
But what they lacked in decor, they made up for with color. Even if the floor was concrete, they would
enhance the plain cement by adding coloring. The walls, doors, even the buildings themselves were all a
bright, fun, kaleidoscope of colors, said Llenas.

But when the aspiring immigrant first arrived in the US in 1987, moving from her colorful Caribbean
home to the stark slate skyline of New York City, she was admittedly saddened to see that the
surrounding architecture was almost completely gray and seemingly lifeless. Much to her surprise
however, she was shocked to learn that inside the dull walls were trendy, rich and refined interiors - the
likes of which she'd never seen before! That feeling of excitement and discovery was instantly etched into
her memory and is still a source of inspiration in her designs today. Drawing from this unique mix of her
Dominican roots and the impact made on her from the renowned NYC design style which she continued
to perfect during her studies at The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY, Llenas strives to always create
spaces that incorporate both elements ensuring that every design is memorable and exciting. I really
believe the spaces tell me what they want to be. As I design I am always thinking, how are people going
to feel in this space? She now spends every day at her firm, Vidazme in Northern Virginia, dreaming up
thoughtfully designed interiors that use color and bold art to generate a playful twist in modern design for
her many clients all clamoring for her unique flare.

But it isn't just the color and feeling Rosalba has infused into her designs from her Dominican culture.
Having to make some of her own toys as a child due to her underprivileged upbringing, also helped
nurture her seemingly endless creativity and a resourcefulness you simply don't find in other designers.
It's a priceless skill that helps her work wonders with finding interesting, unique and unexpected materials
that help maximize budgets. Rosalba knows where to spend the money in a room, which makes way for
great savings on other details, said Peter Schwartz, President and Developer of the Luxury Apollo
Apartments. The results speak for themselves and can be seen in Vidazme's promotional videos which
were released to mark the anniversary of Vidazme's fourth successful year in business.

Video links about Llenas: https://vimeo.com/195472273

Portfolio: https://vimeo.com/206448088

It's been a whirlwind, but I couldn't have asked for more. Within my first year I was securing huge deals

Page 1/3
PR.com Press Release Distribution Terms of Use
- 400-unit multi-family contracts that normally would have been awarded to much larger and more
established firms, reminisces Llenas.

The Dominican design guru is also very active in her community and enjoys schools and speaking to the
kids, particularly immigrant teens. She hopes that her story motivates them to pursue their dreams no
matter how impossible they may seem. If you have true passion, nothing can stop you.

As for the future, Llenas wants to take her business international. She loves to travel and is excited to see
how her future ventures abroad might add to her already inspirational designs.

For more information about Rosalba Llenas and her company Vidazme, visit www.vidazme.com

Press Contact:
Lynn Whightsil, Phone: 240-688-8915, www.himiia.com

Page 2/3
PR.com Press Release Distribution Terms of Use
Contact Information:

Lynn Whightsil
240-688-8915
Contact via Email

Online Version of Press Release:

You can read the online version of this press release at: http://www.pr.com/press-release/724210

News Image:

Page 3/3
PR.com Press Release Distribution Terms of Use