Hamilton Rae LLC

Having relocated from Los Angeles earlier this year, we were in need of some help in turning a newly constructed house into a home. The idea of hiring a designer was new to us. In California, we shopped in stores like Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware for furniture and accessories which found items in our house present in many others (which is embarrassing). For this new house, we decided to explore other options. We spoke to Laura briefly via telephone where she explained that she could actually create a space that would be far less expensive, of higher quality, and importantly, unique --and she was right! As mentioned, this was our first time using a professional designer. Laura's approach was very detailed—and kind of fun. After a few meetings to learn about our tastes, Laura invited us to her studio where she presented the vision she had based on what she had learned about us. The presentation had lots of options from paint to rugs to lamps to wallpaper to art--even detail on a blank wall. We felt we were very much a part of the design and we were surprised on the items that were available that were very different from what one would find in a store. Once the install was completed, the final product was amazing and her vision literally came to life! Our house went from white drywall and builder lighting to what I feel is an uber model home. Thank you for all your hard work and the fun we had pulling this together, Laura. I am looking forward to our next project we have planned!

I worked with LDS for a new construction build. I was managing the project from out-of-state and Laura was also not located out-of-state from the build site. Having a great builder is important, but working with Laura and team on selections for our whole house brought it all together and made the task of a new build really doable. Laura has a great design sense and was clutch in selecting our lighting, flooring / tiling, and wallpaper, doors, ceiling treatments, mirrors, trim, etc. What I've come to learn is that having a partner like LDS to help with foundational design elements of your house is a HUGE step in creating a house that is well put together. And makes the next step of selecting furniture that much easier because now so many elements of your house (that are hard to change) are on point and just working in your favor. Laura was also great because things change - a few of our selections ended up being out of stock when it was time to order or for engineering reasons things needed to change. Laura was right there to offer up alternative and help our team with sourcing. If I had another new construction my first call would be to LDS.

Working with Laura to design our home from the start of construction was an absolute joy. It's even more remarkable that this was done remotely. Pros: (1) Laura was able to strike a beautiful balance between modern and warm for our new build. (2) Laura helped us prioritize what we wanted to invest in now vs. later in a way that maximized our budget. (3) Laura is fun to work with, makes it easy to select choices and options for two busy working parents, and knows how to carefully balance the wants of a married couple with different tastes. Cons: I can't think of any. Things to know: Laura is based in Nashville, so for clients outside of Nashville, you'll need to use tech, pictures, and email calls, which Laura does seamlessly.

Working with Laura on our home project (upstairs living room/loft/playroom) was really great. I was unsure what to expect throughout the process, and was nervous since interior design is a significant investment. I can say without a doubt - 6+ months since the project was completed - I'm obsessed with our new space, and I highly recommend Laura and her team. It went from an underutilized space that we didn't really know what to do with, to such a beautiful room for our family to enjoy daily. Laura seemed to understand my style, while still being able to push me a little outside of my normal comfort zone (which I wanted!), and I just love it. I can't wait for the next opportunity to work with Thurman Design Studio.

Hamilton Rae is an amazing group of talented experts! Christina and her team made my renovation such a pleasure-from kitchen and bath cabinets selection, closet and drawer organization, window coverings, home decor to installation and follow up. They exceeded all my expectations! They truly care and building a relationship is their top priority! You honestly feel your time and money are appreciated. They listen, make incredible recommendations, and respond quickly. If I could rate a 10 I would! I have so many compliments on my home and love the storage and design of my cabinets. Everything is so functional yet beautiful. Christina is extremely knowable and fun to work with and made my house a lovely home!