Our story began in 1981 in a modest 400-square-foot room in Miami’s Design District, where founder Margarita Rammos refinished imported chairs by hand.
Today, Bon Vivant operates from a 60,000-square-foot production facility, delivering fully integrated custom millwork solutions limited only by vision.
Over four decades, Bon Vivant has evolved from a small workshop into a disciplined, vertically integrated millwork operation.
Our CapabilitiesBon Vivant was founded in 1981 by Guillermo and Margarita Rammos in Miami’s Design District. Working from a small 400-square-foot workshop, they imported handcrafted chairs from Argentina and applied custom finishes and upholstery locally — laying the foundation for a company built on craftsmanship and refinement.
Founded Bon Vivant in 1981 and continues to guide the studio’s direction, material standards, and long-term relationships with designers, architects, and clients across South Florida.
Oversees the full production floor — woodworking, metal, finishing — coordinating schedules, capacity, and quality across concurrent residential and commercial projects.
Leads the in-house engineering and shop drawings division, translating designer intent into production-ready documentation that integrates seamlessly with architecture and site conditions.
Manages large-scale interiors from pre-construction through installation, serving as the single point of accountability for designers, contractors, and site teams.
Runs the architectural finishing division — stains, lacquers, veneers, and specialty surface treatments — maintaining sample standards across every visible surface.
Three decades on the bench, specializing in complex casegoods, curved millwork, and the kind of joinery that defines the studio’s craft-first reputation.
Coordinates installation crews and field logistics, ensuring every delivered piece lands on site, fits precisely, and meets the standard set in the shop.
Decades of hands-on work guide how we approach every project. From complex millwork to fine furniture, we bring steady attention and proven expertise to the process.
Our detailed shop drawings and production planning ensure each element aligns seamlessly with architecture, finishes, and design intent.
From preconstruction through installation, our team works as one — maintaining accountability, communication, and consistency at every stage.
