Designing your space to reflect your vision
At Nicholas Lawrence Design, we believe that design is not just about aesthetics, but about creating functional and inviting spaces that improve the quality of life of our clients. With over three decades of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as one of the leading interior design firms in North America and the Caribbean.
Our Story
Our story begins with the founder, Nicholas Hertneck, who has been practicing interior design for over 30 years. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Design from Cal State Fullerton, Nicholas has had the privilege of working on a wide range of projects, from corporate headquarters to residential compounds, and from restaurants to country estates. His expertise has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Gold Nugget Award twice.
Our Team
Our team of talented designers, led by Nicholas and Lawrence Lazzaro, shares a passion for creating unique and functional spaces that reflect the personalities and lifestyles of our clients. Lawrence, with his background in music and theater, brings a creative edge to our designs, while our designers Yujie Ji, Pierre Keshishian, and others bring their own expertise and perspectives to the table.
Our Services
At Nicholas Lawrence Design, we offer a wide range of services to help our clients achieve their design goals. Our services include:
- Initial Consultation: Our initial consultation begins with a phone conversation to discuss your project, budget, and goals. We then schedule an on-site consultation to further discuss your needs and preferences.
- On-site Consultation: During our on-site consultation, we will discuss the scope of work, including your needs, preferences, and objectives. We will also review your inspirations, challenges, and long-term goals with the property.
- Programming: In this phase, we define your needs and objectives, including the specific functions, spatial, furnishing, and equipment needs, and circulation/traffic patterns.
- Preliminary Planning: In this stage, we begin to formulate our ideas and communicate them to you through sketches, floor plans, furniture plans, key elevations, sections, and perspectives.
- Design Development: Our team will then develop a comprehensive design that incorporates your needs, preferences, and objectives.
- Implementation: We will then work with you to implement your design, from purchasing and receiving to installation and delivery.
Our Process
At Nicholas Lawrence Design, we believe that effective design is not just about creating beautiful spaces but also about understanding our clients' needs, preferences, and goals. Our process is designed to ensure that we deliver high-quality design solutions that meet our clients' expectations.
Our Studio
Our studio is fully equipped with the latest technology, including CAD drafting and rendering, as well as an extensive library of materials and samples. We also have an in-house store, Modern Hacienda, which features a wide range of art, accessories, and decor from renowned manufacturers.
Featured Press
We have been featured in various publications, including Architectural Digest, World of Interiors, Ocean Home, California Homes, CA Home + Design, Palm Springs Life, Los Angeles Times, and Daily News.
Poor Experience with Nicholas Lawrence
The reviewer, Dean Frost, had a highly negative experience working with Nicholas Lawrence on a project. The reviewer describes Nicholas as incompetent and compares him to someone who insists that 2 + 2 equals 7. Nicholas provided unclear and unachievable directives on a simple project, which led to its failure.
Lack of Understanding and Communication
The reviewer states that Nicholas's dictates were incomprehensible, arbitrary, and unachievable, causing the project to fail miserably. The customer had to intervene and correct Nicholas, implying that Nicholas was unaware of what he was doing.
