About LYS

Passionate about design from a young age, Laura was raised in Northeast Ohio and earned a BS in Interior Design from The Ohio State University. After years spent designing spaces coast to coast with top design firms in San Francisco, Virginia and Naples, Laura has brought her experience back to Ohio. She opened the doors to her Storefront Studio in 2014 where she enjoys creating thoughtful, classic and always comfortable interiors. Her signature design principles are well-balanced scale and the juxtaposition of materials. Laura excels at extracting clients unique personal style and creating high-quality, authentic designs.

Meredith earned a BS in Interior Design from University of Cincinnati. Leading projects throughout the U.S. and over seas has given her extensive knowledge of the design process from a practical perspective. Responsible for the strategic direction of our design team, Meredith is a talented designer as well as a skilled and precise Project Manager. Her renderings portray the technical artistry of design while clearly conveying concepts to our clients.

Julia earned a BS in Architecture from University of Cincinnati and has since gained over ten years of experience in project management and operations. With a special focus on design and project management, Julia works with our team to ensure smooth project workflow.

Heather joins the team with nearly a decade of experience in the industry and holds an Interior Design degree from Kent State University. She is passionate about facilitating the perfect selection for clients' individual design style and has extensive knowledge surrounding all things tile.

Julianna brings fifteen years of interior design and custom home building coordination experience to the team. She holds a Bachelors of Fine and Applied Arts in Interior Design from The University of Akron.

Krystina earned a BFA in Interior Design from The North Coast College. She has experience with lighting and residential design. Her passion for design is an asset to our team.

Jaclyn joins the team with a diverse background in the Interior Design industry. Her experience in residential project management, office management and tile sales gives her a great foundation for Project Management. Jaclyn earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Bowling Green State University.

Kaylen is a skilled and creative designer who collaborates with our design team to draft beautiful and technical drawings and renderings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design from Kent State.

Matt has years of practical experience in the field of architecture. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Kent State University and his philosophy is to "be methodical". He practices this daily while drafting interior design documents for our renovation and new construction projects.

Katie earned a Bachelor of Science in Human And Consumer Sciences from Ohio University. Her Retail Merchandising and Product Development studies and retail management and merchandising experience transfer well to project management, product selections and styling.

Lindsay joins our team after earning her BA in Interior Design from The University of Akron. Lindsay works with our design team to document project selections, create presentations and maintain our always growing resource library.

Michelle joins the team with years of experience in both corporate business and community service. She keeps our studio running smoothly while warmly welcoming clients and coordinating schedules.

Ashley earned an Associate of Applied Business in Corporate Accounting from Stark State University, graduating with distinction. While maintaining her 4.0, she learned the ropes at LYSHD and has become an integral member of our team. Ashley has practical experience working around the world.

Erin earned a BS in Athletic Training with a concentration in Sports Medicine from Mount Union College, graduating Cum Laude. She utilizes her meticulous organizational skills while expediting client orders and installations. Erin also manages our Designer Trade Program.

When Joyce, who has over 30 years experience in purchasing and budgeting, decided retirement wasn’t for her, she offered some available free time to our team. We took her up on it! Ashley and Joyce are a mother-daughter duo who remain unphased by the many numbers and details involved in the implementation of our custom designs.