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INTERIOR DESIGNER IN WASHINGTON, DC
WORK TOGETHER
We are an interior design studio offering a range of services in Washington, DC, tailored to the specific needs of your project. Whether you're in Georgetown, Chevy Chase DC, or Logan Circle, we’re experienced in navigating the unique design challenges that each neighborhood brings. We love designing and managing gut renovations, and new builds. We routinely work as part of a team to complete projects, and are well equipped to help form your team as the project begins.
We also work on projects that only require light construction, or none at all. This service is for those who are seeking a fresh space, but don't need construction. We offer our design and decorating services throughout the greater Washington, DC area, from Dupont Circle, Cleveland Park and beyond, we create spaces that reflect your personal style. This includes a full furniture, art and decor package for individual rooms, or an entire home.
For projects with a small scope of work we recommend our design consultation service. Our interior designers meet in person or virtually to answer all of your design questions and to provide ideas for you to execute on your own. No matter which service you choose you can trust us to infuse your Washington, DC space with our passion for design and attention to detail.
NEW BUILDS + RENOVATIONS
This service is tailored to clients who are building a new home, renovating an existing home, and to commercial clients in Washington, DC who are designing a new space, such as a restaurant, office or retail store. From the historic homes in Spring Valley to new builds in AU Park, our expertise ensures your project runs smoothly. This service applies whether you want to renovate your entire home, or remodel a few rooms. An interior designer is one of the first hires you should make for a project of this scale, which ensures the best outcome, and a seamless, efficient process. We’ll work with you to identify the scope of work, set realistic expectations around your timeline and budget, and identify the team needed to complete your project, including finding an architect and builder.
DESIGN + DECORATING
We offer full service interior design to Washington, DC clients who want to fully update their home or business, but do not need renovation services. We’ll skip all of the messy construction, and dive right into furniture layouts and finishes. We’ll specify fixtures, finishes and furniture, and we will handle the procurement and installation of all merchandise. Whether you're updating your home in the Palisades or giving your Logan Circle loft a fresh look, we manage every detail. We identify any trades that are needed to execute the design, such as wallpaper installers and upholstery workrooms. This service culminates in a single or multi-day installation and styling session of all furniture, art and accessories.
DESIGN CONSULTATIONS
A design consultation is perfect for projects with a smaller scope of work and those who want to be hands-on with their own project. We meet at your home or business for a two-hour visit, during which we can walk through your entire home and provide general feedback and ideas, or focus on a specific room. Whether you're in Woodley Park or Berkley, we bring personalized insights and creative solutions to every project. We will discuss everything from flooring materials to paint color suggestions, and furniture layouts, and we can provide suggestions for specific vendors and retailers that are a good fit for your project. Clients in Kalorama and Dupont Circle often seek our help when evaluating the potential of a new property, and we’re happy to provide insights on how to make it truly yours. If you are located outside of the DC Metro area, please inquire about our virtual interior design consultation service.
OUR PROCESS
We understand that whether you are working with an interior designer for the first time, or starting a new design project, the process can be overwhelming and confusing. To mitigate these feelings we have developed a fifteen step project management process that walks you through how we get from a conceptual idea to a beautiful, finished space. Our fifteen step process sets the framework for a stress-free and enjoyable design project from start to finish. Experience, expertise, and impeccable integrity allow us to satisfy clients, and complete projects on time and on budget. We strive to be the best interior designer for you in Washington, DC.
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PHASE ONE | Project Initiation01 Consultation | Project Review 02 Contract & Retainer | Project Begins
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PHASE TWO | Research, Design, Presentation03 Trade Day | Project Site Assessment 04 Design Development | Drawings & Selections 05 Design Presentation | Estimates & Deposits
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PHASE THREE | Project Management06 Procurement | Order Placement 07 Project Status | Deliverables & Timeline 08 Renovation & Labor | Progress Site Checks 09 Renovation Wrap | Installation Prep 10 Furniture Installation | Styling 11 Client Reveal | Project Milestone 12 Deficiencies | Identified 13 Deficiencies | Resolved 14 Final Invoicing | Account Reconciliation 15 Project Conclusion | Client Appreciation
ABOUT US
After a decade of diverse experiences in the design world, Laura launched Lorla Studio to provide clients with holistic design solutions, blending her background in the social sciences with her expertise in the built environment. Based in Washington, DC, she leads her team of interior designers to approach each design challenge from both a humanistic and analytical angle; a combination of user needs, client collaboration, research, observation and a consideration of historical precedents.
Laura holds degrees from some of the premier schools in the country, with an MS in Interior Design from Pratt Institute, and a BA in Sociology from the University of Richmond. She specialized in hospitality projects while working at top New York design firms, JFD Studio and Gensler.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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PHASE ONE | Project Initiation01 Consultation | Project Review 02 Contract & Retainer | Project Begins
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PHASE TWO | Research, Design, Presentation03 Trade Day | Project Site Assessment 04 Design Development | Drawings & Selections 05 Design Presentation | Estimates & Deposits
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PHASE THREE | Project Management06 Procurement | Order Placement 07 Project Status | Deliverables & Timeline 08 Renovation & Labor | Progress Site Checks 09 Renovation Wrap | Installation Prep 10 Furniture Installation | Styling 11 Client Reveal | Project Milestone 12 Deficiencies | Identified 13 Deficiencies | Resolved 14 Final Invoicing | Account Reconciliation 15 Project Conclusion | Client Appreciation
