Cornerstone Interior Solutions

(Copy and pasted from email sent to Lauren who was checking in our project to finish basement-added bedroom/bathroom, living/entertainment area, and wet bar). We are in final stages of basement project, just have to paint, finish installing cabinets in bar and entertainment area when countertops/stone arrives and is installed, and then a few other minor finishing touches! Generally design has stayed pretty similar to the one you laid out both in terms of layout and design which I think is a testament to the value of our day session with you. Once we had design, only delays have been related to working around schedule of contractor and his subcontractors rather than design/layout issues that would have forced us to go back to drawing board/consider alternatives. To answer your questions specifically, the session 100% met our expectations and was most helpful for me to have visual 3D representation of the space (from someone who had actually measured the space) as we evaluated budget to put towards project and when to initiate project/whether to do it all at once or in steps. Seeing what the space could/would like ahead of time was invaluable in feeling comfortable in moving forward with investment. Again, while we are not quite done with project it appears at this point that final materials were helpful in executing our goals. Off top of my head I honestly can’t think of anything that was missing that would have helped us other than I suppose if someone didn’t have access to pinterest/or just not savvy with it for whatever reason would be nice to have examples of completed projects on hand to facilitate ideas about the space in question but again obviously Pinterest is/was very helpful to us in this regard to have a rough idea of what we wanted by the time we met with you. Overall though we valued your input and would recommend your services to anyone considering a project with similar scope as ours! We will be sure to send photos when project is complete (hopefully within in next 2-3 weeks!).

I worked closely (and am still working with!) with Shay on a massive renovation for our dream home. I had never worked with an interior designer before this project. Shay was the perfect designer to collaborate with, which is why I’ve been working with her for over a year! We had a general sense of what we wanted to do with the space. Our first phase of the renovation included: kitchen, primary suite (bedroom, full bath, walk-in closet), a second full bath, mudroom, foyer, and living room. For some aspects, Shay consulted on the full room (finishes, furniture, layout, shopping lists, etc). For other areas, she only consulted on finishes. Her flexibility was so helpful to get what we needed within our budget. Shay took our vision and turned them into (much better) ideas. She took everything into consideration - day-to-day use for the space, our budget, our design aesthetic, our contractor. I can’t say enough good things about working with her. She partners with you every step of the way. She is a master of her craft - hones in on the details while assessing the big picture. Her expertise is incredible. We are working on our renovation in stages and will be consulting Shay on all future projects for our home. We couldn’t be happier with Shay’s work, and she is a delight to boot! You really feel like she is on your team.

LF Designs helped to breathe new life into a tired, dated downtown condo I purchased in August 2019. In a historic building, the design needed to compliment the age of the building but also feel modern and comfortable. I had inspiration from boards/posts on Pinterest, but they were not cohesive and I didn't have time to source, wait on deliveries, and all of the time/effort it takes to pull off a full home reno when you're a working professional. Lauren took my ideas and elevated them considerably, and presented a vision to my contractor that was ultimately executed. The process with Lauren was easy, and everything she selected so beautiful I had a hard time keeping to my budget :o) Her presentations were professional, well organized, and pricing was transparent. She was extremely patient as I changed my mind, offered new suggestions, and added rooms/pieces throughout the process. After many months of planning, the installation occurred in a day and, after coming home from work, it felt like one of those home reveal shows on HGTV! Lauren is a hardworking person of integrity, and was delightful every time I interacted with her. She is truly a high end, luxury designer though the finished product seems effortless, airy and like home. I would hire Lauren again for my next project in a heartbeat.

When my friend and interior designer, who had helped me renovate nearly every other room in my house, retired, I panicked. She was going to help me with my final project: replace my old screened-in porch with a beautiful new sunroom. However, I needn’t have worried. I met Lauren at a New Year’s Eve party, and I hired her shortly thereafter to help me design the interior of my new four-season sunroom. My main goal was to create an oasis where I could spend time reading, working, and hosting guests. She worked with the builder to completely remove the existing screened-in porch and add a brand-new room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, heated floors, and beautiful new furnishings and décor. Lauren is very collaborative in the design process. She started by photographing the other rooms in my house to get a feel for my decorating style, and then she consulted me at every turn, including taking me shopping for furniture, shapes, and décor. The new space is not only gorgeous, but also functional. It is everything I hoped it would be. Working with Lauren was easy, and she helped me to feel confident in my design choices. I highly recommend her!

Shay Gabriel exceeded my expectations. I was looking for help in figuring out how to decorate and furnish my living room and family room and didn’t know where to even start. She was so professional and organized and was able to take all my jumbled thoughts and ideas and put them together into a beautiful design. It was an easy and fun process and everything turned out amazing. She was responsive and helpful in ALL my followup questions and flexible in some changes I needed to make - especially with the pandemic and many items going out of stock quickly... she was able to provide back ups and back ups of backups... which was no easy feat in our current state of things. When she sent the designs over I was amazed at how perfectly they matched my style and preferences. I also love that it was in my price range - I reached out to a few designers and she was the only one who was professional and in my price range! I HIGHLY recommend Shay Gabriel... I couldn’t be happier with the designs she did for me.