THE FOUNDERS
Rebekah, Benjamin and Alberto
Family, By Design
Bloom & Co. is a family affair. Benjamin and his sister Rebekah grew up in Virginia surrounded by color and collecting, and by the belief that a home should tell a story. Alongside Alberto, an artist and furniture maker, they brought that Southern sensibility to Andersonville, where they now live. Here they built a studio where design, craft and running a business all happen under one roof, and where every client is treated like family.
Different Perspectives. One Point of View.
At Bloom & Co., interior design is a collaboration between designers, artists and makers. From layered color and pattern to custom upholstery, window treatments and furnishings, our team brings different skills and sensibilities to every project. Based in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, we work together to create interiors that feel collected, personal and anything but predictable.
Benjamin Bloom
Co-Founder + Principal Designer
KNOWN FOR — Layered, character-rich interiors, unexpected color combinations, fearless pattern mixing, and an unapologetic approach to individuality and design.
DRAWN TO — Heritage craftsmanship, English textiles, eccentric antiques, extraordinary natural materials, and beautiful things with a history and a story to tell.
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR — The undiscovered, the overlooked, and the wonderfully unexpected. That perfect balance of old-world elegance, modern irreverence, and a little theatricality.
Rebekah Grooten
Co-Founder + Managing Partner
KNOWN FOR — Custom window treatments, an eye for the details, and finding creative ways to bring modern functionality into historic homes
DRAWN TO — Beautiful textiles, interesting architectural details, traditional craftsmanship, and a little bit of drama when it comes to dressing a window.
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR — Thoughtful ways to blend old and new, embracing innovation while respecting the craftsmanship that makes a home special.
Ava Peterson
Studio Designer
KNOWN FOR — Maximalist rooms, fearless pattern mixing and an artist’s eye for color and composition
DRAWN TO — English textiles, traditional prints, antiques, pink and art worth building a room around
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR — That perfect collision of old and new, proper and unexpected
Emily Zinchuk
Studio Designer
KNOWN FOR — Art-led rooms, unexpected color and making traditional design feel anything but predictable
DRAWN TO — Historic details, expressive wallpaper, collected art, rich color and pieces with a little weirdness
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR — The think you wouldn’t think belongs - until it does
Alberto Guerrero
Co-Founder, Designer + Upholstery Fabricator
KNOWN FOR — Bold honesty, directness, and authenticity. Unexpected choices of color, texture, and pattern, layered with lots of intention while leaving room for the occasional beauty of a happy accident.
DRAWN TO — The imperfect beauty of nature and the quiet symmetries shaped by time such as: Organic forms, erosion, movement, animal prints, and anything that feels expressive, tactile, and alive.
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR — Visual balance in spaces that feel warm, comfortable, inviting, playful, and unmistakably like home.
Work With Us
Every great room starts with a conversation.
Whether you're reimagining a single room, furnishing a new home or planning a renovation, we'd love to hear what you have in mind. Bring your ideas, your inspiration or just a starting point. We'll help you figure out what comes next.