Bright Designlab

Working with Alissa from Bright design lab on my kitchen four years ago was such a pleasure. She was so great at listening to my ideas, sharing her own and helping to turn them into a reality. She responded to my emails very promptly and paid close attention to all of the details. Everyone I worked with found the plans to be so thorough which I think really helped the project to go smoothly. I regularly refer my friends to them and enjoyed the experience so much that I am currently working with her and her team again on a basement remodel. They also referred me to the builder on the current project and we have been very pleased with their work. If you are looking for very professional designers with great ideas and style I would highly recommend Bright designlab.

Well, I’ve been using Bright Designlab for years for my Craftsman… little projects, bigger projects and everything in-​between. They are experts in not only direct and uncomplicated communication for the design-​challenged (me), but they are highly sophisticated and tasteful in their desig and just very easy with which to work. My esthetic is clean, simple, but not overtly modern and they team got me right away. I’m using them for a kitchen remodel (and mind you, I work with them remotely– I’m in California) and I can’t wait to see their impeccable work again. Just trust and know that you will be happy with BDL.

We began the process of building a custom-​designed home in April 2013, and shortly after breaking ground in June we realized WE WERE IN WAY OVER OUR HEAD!
So we went on the search for design assistance, and found Leela & Alissa just in time. Honestly, we would have made one hundred thousand million mistakes without them. For example…
(1) We would have designed a kitchen with an oven door that would not fully open
(2) We would have had tile installed that was not symmetrical
(3) We would have selected dark mahogany floors AND HATED THEM
I mean the list goes on, but I feel like those examples show the detail that goes into functional interior design. It’s not all pillows and light fixtures here people, these ladies have architectural experience to guide on the topics that you would have had no clue about until after the fact. When they stare you glaringly in the face every day and irritate you to no end.
It’s important to acknowledge that most builders and most subcontractors really don’t care about the details and the over functionality of the design. Which is why when you get into massive home design projects it’s key to have a guru who is paying attention to these details.
I fully believe that Alissa & Leela are capable of tackling any style, however they really excel at successfully achieving a contemporary modern aesthetic. Which is a perfect fit for us because that’s also what we love. So the conversations felt natural and felt mostly easy, and the special touches they suggested were right up our alley. More examples…
(1) Concrete poured mantle
(2) Cabinet doors for the AV console that are slated walnut
(3) A beautiful waterfall white quartz island in the kitchen
(4) A low shelf in the kitchen for displaying every day plates, glasses etc
(5) Gorgeous custom entry wall paper that is a map of my hometown
Their approach is unique. Thoughtful. Clean. Practical. And more than anything, very personal. They actively listened and ultimately helped us build a modern marvel! We are incredibly grateful that we found them when we did.

Alissa and her team are wonderful and highly professional! They worked tirelessly to create a design that was perfect for our space and our budget. While working on our project Alissa was easily available to answer questions, help make decisions, and grab whatever supplies were needed for our contractor. I am so happy with the remodel they designed for us. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional but personable design team! I will certainly use them again if I am ever in need.

I agree with the first comment posted here.
Leela and Alissa have been very helpful in guiding me in the direction I knew I wanted to go in but was unable to get there on my own.
I took a year to make a decision on who I wanted to use. I stopped in several times to ask questions. What impressed me was their willingness to give me resources to check on my own. Their approach was fresh, sincere and without ego.
Their expertise in textiles and colors made it possible for me to steer my way through the maze of choices. They saved me time and money by weeding out the minutiae that can pile up.
Both these gals work well off each other as well as having a calming effect when tough choices ($$$) need to be made. They are able to work within my aesthetic and have introduced ideas that I hadn’t thought of.
Bright is a design team worth checking out.

In disclosure, I am the partner of Caryn B who has also reviewed Bright. Her review covers most of our experience but I would add a few things.
First of all, I wouldn’t normally consider hiring designers to be within my budget, nor did I understand what they actually do. What I learned through this process is that you can’t do it without them, or at least you will wish you had not tried! They will probably SAVE you money because they will steer you towards exciting materials that are actually within your budget. They will simplify the process by being the experts on a million little details you would never manage on your own. And they will empower you to make decisions you will be thrilled with by organizing and filtering the options some of those decisions.
Second, did we mention they are like surrogate therapists? Alissa and Leela kept us calm when we felt overwhelmed, steered us in the right direction when we were lost, and probably saved our relationship from any seriously stressful arguments.
Third, you should know these ladies have impeccable taste. If you don’t know that they go to the storefront in the Pearl and peak around. Or go to one of their presentations, which is how we met them. I get the impression that they pour through design blogs and magazines obsessively to keep up on the latest trends, styles, materials, etc.