Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design

Interior Design & Furnishings in Hudson, OH

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About LYS

We are a full-service Interior Design Firm located in Downtown Hudson. Our projects range in scope, scale and budget with diverse aesthetics and locations. We specialize in new construction, renovation and complete home furnishings. Our curated, collaborative team of designers and support staff provides integral interior design with award-winning customer service.
Meet the Team

Laura Yeager Smith, ASID Allied
Principal

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 Mihalic, NCIDQ
Design Director | Senior Designer

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.

Heather Townsend
Associate Designer | Senior Project Manager

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.

Krystina Aquilino
Associate Designer | Project Manager

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.

Lindsay Shook
Associate Designer | Project Manager

Lindsay joins our team after earning her BA in Interior Design from The University of Akron. She manages projects to completion and ensures that everything is on point. Lindsay has great communication skills and solid attention to detail. She keeps projects moving forward and on target.

Jaclyn Galletti
Associate Designer | Project Manager

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

Jaclyn Czalkiewicz
Associate Designer | Project Manager

Jaclyn joins our team with a BA in Interior Design from Kent State University. Her background in commercial space planning translates well to the technical planning in residential design. She works closely with our design team to assist with design documentation, creating presentations, and assisting with installations.

Michelle Lozina
Studio Coordinator

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 Gilliland
Procurement Director

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.

Christy Wasson
Procurement Associate

Christy earned a BS in Business Administration with a focus in Operations Management from The Ohio State University. During her time at OSU, Christy gained valuable experience through internships and projects focused on strategic planning and management. Christy is passionate about optimizing procurement processes and building strong supplier relationships.

Erin Borchert
Client & Trade Service Director

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.

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