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INTERIOR DESIGN IN WASHINGTON, DC
OUR SERVICES
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, Spring Valley, or Logan Circle, we’re experienced in navigating the unique design challenges that each neighborhood brings. Discover which offering is right for you, and if you are unsure fill out our inquiry form and we will direct you to the best service for your project. 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.
FULL SERVICE
This service is tailored to clients who are building a new home or renovating an existing home. Full service design typically includes everything from architectural finishes to accessories, and is suitable for full or partial home renovations. 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 architect and builder recommendations. We conceptualize the design of you home, source and procure all furniture, fixtures and decor, work closely with the architect and contractor, and are on site frequently during construction to ensure the design is on point and on time. This is a white-glove offering with the option to receive move-in ready concierge services, finishing touches, such as professional organizing services and stocking your kitchen pantry to your liking!
DESIGN + DECORATING
We offer full service interior design and decorating to those who want to fully update their home, but do not need or want major construction. We 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. 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. The same optional white-glove concierge services are available to our full service decorating clients.
DESIGN DAY
A design day is perfect for those seeking a beautiful and thoughtful home, without needing our bespoke design services, and project management. This service works best for projects with limited construction, and is tailored to clients looking for help designing a minimum of one full room. We devote one entire day to designing the space of your dreams, helping you select materials, lighting, furniture, and more. At the end of our design day, you walk away with a full design plan conveyed in a PDF. This may include specific product recommendations and links, vendor recommendations, design concept sketches, and furniture layouts. We can source everything from decorative lighting to bathroom finishes, kitchen cabinet paint colors and style, furniture and more.
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
