Design Source CT LLC

I can't say enough about Design by the Jonathans. We bought a house in CT that needed a TON of work. When Lana and Jonathan came over in those early days, they left us with a vision of the possible. After a year of renovations they more than delivered on that initial meeting. What did I appreciate most? Technical expertise: When they say "interior design," they mean it in all of its complexity. We renovated a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and master bath with their help. They all required incredibly complex construction plans. Walls were moved. Showers and tubs relocated. Fireplaces completely reimagined. They were able to produce building plans that my contractor could refer to while completing the project. The level of detail and thoroughness of these plans undoubtedly sped up completion of the project. Aesthetics: One of the main reasons we wanted a designer is that making decisions about a "look" for a space is challenging for us. Here, they also excelled. We worked most closely with Lana who was extremely patient with our vacillations and indecisiveness. Lana, and everyone else we worked with, have an incredible eye and ability to imagine a space to not only get the most out of it but to make it look good in the process. When Lana made an argument for two islands in our kitchen, I was taken aback. Now, we can't imagine a kitchen with only one. Masters of form and function. Responsiveness: When you are working on a renovation that's this complicated, problems arise. Every wall that's opened is an invitation for a new problem that's going to cost you money. Design by the Jonathans helped us navigate the many ups and downs of a big renovation project. What did that look like in practice? With shortages due to covid, delays were common on everything ranging from bathroom fixtures to cabinets. The team helped us find workarounds with other vendors or choosing another product that would look equally good. Problem that came up out of nowhere? Furniture choice that had to be made on the spot? I could text or call and get an answer back quickly. Code issues with regards to a complex fireplace renovation? Jonathan himself came with his team to meet with my contractor to talk through the best way forward. An unforeseen issue with the plans that came up when walls started coming down? Lana was there with new plans and fixes that stayed true to our shared aesthetic vision. All in all, I can't recommend them enough. If the thought of a big renovation project is daunting, Design by the Jonathans can help. I cannot imagine taking on this project without them. Considering how happy we are with the renovation and the years of my life saved with all the aggravation avoided and problems solved, it was money well spent. I recommend them HIGHLY.

As first time suburban homeowners whose previous home was a small apartment in New York City, we knew immediately that we would need help decorating. I reached out to Design by Jonathans online and heard back from them instantly. Our first phone discussion left me knowledgeable about the process and how we would work together. I was feeling overwhelmed with having several empty rooms - no furniture, no rugs, nothing but Jonathan reassured me that he would lead us through the process step by step. And that's what they did! Brilliant, humorous, talented, patient, trustworthy, flexible are all adjectives I'd use to describe Jonathan during the time spent with him. He went above and beyond - answering texts about bar stools, patiently scrolling long internet pages to find the perfect pillows/rugs/wall hangings and answering every email promptly. He was always on time for our appointments and was always prepared. I think he was great at finding pieces that both appealed to what my husband and I both liked. I'm sure this isn't an easy task. He was filled with lots of great advice and we trusted him when he said 'If you don't love it now, you won't like it later. Let's keep looking.' We would have been lost without him. We have some beautiful spaces in our new home thanks to his hard work and keen eye. I can't recommend him enough. He also is talented in the lighting / audio space as well as it was his suggestion we add several more ceiling lights to the dark living room. Wow, what a difference. He respected our budget as well and never pushed us. I'm thankful for the experience and have received so many compliments on our new home.

We have a 1950s Colonial that needed a first floor powder room cosmetic upgrade and on the second floor a complete bathroom renovation and laundry closet build out. Jonathan designed and completed the interior architectural drawings for this major overall of our second floor. Doors, walls, heating, plumbing and electrical had to be completely reconfigured to create our new space within the confines of our existing exterior walls and windows. I have a specific personal style that Jonathan was able to easily comprehend and work into the design and build elements. He saved us a lot of money on materials, fixtures and finishes because he knows what will fit and what will work in the spaces he creates. I’m a middle aged housewife with many homes under my belt and I have learned the hard way that if you try working without a professional designer it’s super easy to make very expensive shopping mistakes. Once his plans were approved and the shopping done Jonathan put his great people skills to work collaborating with the contractor I hired. He made phase checks during the different construction processes as things moved along and supported them fully as needed. Great job Design by the Jonathan’s! I love my house more than ever! No more hauling laundry up and down two flights of stairs and my bathrooms are so posh and such delights to use now. 🍭💋🍷🏡

Design by the Jonathans was recommended to me by my realtors. I had just bought a midcentury ranch home that needed new lighting and new painting. I also wanted to renovate the basement. When Jonathan came over, we hit it off immediately. I was really interested in restoring the midcentury character to the home, and he really worked with me to achieve that--advising me on the lighting fixtures that were in keeping with midcentury modern design and working with me to choose room colors from the midcentury modern color palette. Throughout, I had every confidence that he would deliver the utmost professionalism and exactitude while redesigning my home. What's even more impressive is that Jonathan not only has keen aesthetic tastes, he has a really gifted mind for structure as well. We discovered a leak in the basement while making plans for the renovation there. He came up with an absolutely brilliant solution to the problem that wouldn't compromise the aesthetic quality of the space. As a result, my basement study is both beautiful and dry! I can't say enough good things about Design by the Jonathans. I've even recommended the firm to friends in New York!

We used Design by The Jonathans to help us turn our guest room into a nursery and update the trim, doors, light fixtures and paint in several additional rooms. Their pricing was reasonable and they offered multiple different pricing options depending on the room and extent of design changes. When it came to the actual design, we had the pleasure of working with Monica who was amazing. We felt that she really understood our style and what we hoped to accomplish with every room. We absolutely loved the nursery renderings she sent us and loved the paint colors, doors, and light fixtures she picked out. She made the whole project as easy and seamless as possible and managed everything from the design, to finding excellent painters/contractors, to scheduling times for them to complete the work. Now that everything is complete, our nursery looks exactly like the renderings she sent us, and we are beyond thrilled with how everything turned out. We definitely plan to use Designs by the Jonathans again for our next project.