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HUNTING VALLEY, OHIO

Luxury Interior Design for
Hunting Valley Homes

Award-winning interior design for Hunting Valley’s most exceptional residences. From full renovations to new construction, LYSHD delivers personalized, high-end interiors rooted in proportion, authenticity, and enduring elegance.

20+ Years of Design

9 ASID Awards 2025

15 Design Professionals

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

We Design Homes That Reflect Who You Are

Hunting Valley’s landscape of exceptional estates demands an interior design partner who understands both the architecture of grand-scale living and the intimacy of daily life. Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design brings over two decades of Northeast Ohio luxury design experience to every project in the Hunting Valley community.

We employ a curated, individual approach to every project, extracting the essence of who our clients are to create authentic, enduring, bespoke spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. No two LYSHD interiors are alike.

Our team collaborates seamlessly with Hunting Valley’s premier architects, builders, and craftspeople, managing every detail from initial space planning through final installation.

Luxury Interior Design Services in Hunting Valley

From a comprehensive renovation to a thoughtfully furnished estate, LYSHD offers full-service interior design tailored to the scope and vision of each Hunting Valley home.

Luxury Renovation Design

Comprehensive interior renovation services for Hunting Valley homes, from single rooms to whole-estate transformations. Space planning, material selection, custom millwork, and complete project coordination.

New Construction Interiors

Partnering with architects and builders from the ground up. We embed design decision-making into the construction process, ensuring every detail aligns before walls go up.

Complete Home Furnishings

Full-home furnishings design and procurement, including custom upholstery, curated art, lighting, window treatments, and styling from our exclusive SMITHS CURATED collection.

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WHY LYSHD

Northeast Ohio’s Most Recognized Residential Design Studio

LYSHD has built a reputation in Northeast Ohio’s most prestigious communities, not just for beautiful spaces, but for an exceptional client experience from first consultation to final reveal.

Award-Winning Client Service

Nine ASID Ohio North Interior Design Awards in 2025. Our design process is built around clear communication, technical precision, and stress-free project management.

Local Expertise, Coastal Reach

Deeply rooted in Northeast Ohio’s design landscape, we know Hunting Valley’s homes, tradespeople, and architectural traditions, while executing projects coast to coast.

A Full-Service Team of 15

Interior designers, project managers, a studio coordinator, and accounting support—every member of our team is invested in your project from concept through completion.

SMITHS CURATED Showroom Access

Our exclusive home furnishings showroom in downtown Hudson offers clients access to Laura’s curated collection of furnishings, art, and decor unseen elsewhere in the market.

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“My design philosophy is simple. I customize homes for individuals. A home is both a refuge and an expression of self.”

Laura Yeager Smith

Principal Designer

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RECOGNITION & AWARDS

Award-Winning Interior Designers

LYSHD is an Allied member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) and is committed to the highest professional standards in residential design.

  • Multiple American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) awards
  • Award-winning service in residential design across Ohio
  • 20+ years of design excellence in Northeast Ohio & beyond
  • Published & featured designer in regional and national press

From First Call to Final Flourish

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DISCOVERY

Every successful project begins with understanding.

During Discovery, we listen closely to how our clients live, what they value, and how they want their home to function and feel. This phase establishes the project’s goals, scope, and priorities while introducing our process so expectations are clear from the outset.

We also establish the practical foundation for the design work ahead. For new construction, we review architectural plans along with predetermined budgets or specifications. For renovation and furnishings projects, our team visits the property to field measure existing spaces and develop accurate base plans that support the design process moving forward.

A project kickoff meeting defines the scope of work and key parameters that will guide the project. This preparation ensures the project is thoughtfully organized before design work formally begins. This phase lays the foundation for a thoughtful, efficient design journey.

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN
CONCEPTION

Big-picture thinking, thoughtfully explored.

In Schematic Design, we translate ideas into initial concepts. We explore space planning, aesthetic direction, and the overall framework of the home, ensuring the design supports daily life before details are refined.

To communicate these early ideas clearly, we develop drawings, renderings, and visual studies that bring the concept into focus. Space plans illustrate how the home will function, while renderings provide a visual interpretation of how materials, light, and furnishings may come together within the space. We review together, gather feedback, and confirm alignment on the overall design and key selections.

Foundational material, finish and furnishings concepts that establish the aesthetic direction of the project are established. Through collaborative discussion, we refine ideas together and confirm alignment on the overall design approach to guide the design moving forward.

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Design
Development

Where vision becomes specific.

Design Development is where ideas evolve into defined decisions. Approved space plans are refined and elevated while materials, finishes, and furnishings are specified to align with the architecture, the function of each space, and the client’s lifestyle.

Through curated selections and coordinated presentations, the design becomes increasingly cohesive. Materials are studied in greater detail, and their scale, application, and relationship to surrounding elements are clarified to ensure a unified design language throughout the home.

Space plans are further developed to incorporate millwork, cabinetry, fireplace concepts, lighting plans, and scaled furnishings layouts. Through continued collaboration and thoughtful revisions, the design becomes fully resolved and prepared for documentation.

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Design
Documentation

Precision that protects the vision.

Design Documentation translates design intent and your scope of work into a clear and measurable plan. Through detailed drawings, schedules, and specifications, we document the scope of work with accuracy and consistency.

These documents communicate the design clearly to the broader project team. Contractors, trades, and fabricators rely on this information to understand materials, dimensions, and design details so the project can be priced and implemented correctly.

Thoughtful coordination during this phase allows potential challenges to be identified early, before construction or installation begins. By resolving details in advance, we protect the integrity of the design while helping the project progress with greater efficiency and confidence.

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IMPLEMENTATION

Bringing the design to life. Advocacy through execution.

Implementation is where the vision is actively protected in real time. We collaborate closely with the field, responding to RFIs, submittals, and questions while participating in key site visits to ensure the design is executed thoughtfully.

When questions or challenges arise, we approach them with a solution-focused mindset, balancing design integrity with practical realities. Our role is to guide decisions and maintain alignment with the design intent throughout construction.

This phase also includes our turnkey furnishings installation, when your investment transitions into a lived experience, guided with precision, care and unwavering attention to detail. Our team oversees delivery, placement, assembly, art hanging, window treatments, and styling, ensuring every detail is executed precisely so the home is revealed thoughtfully and ready to live in.

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EXPEDITING &
ADMINISTRATION

Behind-the-scenes diligence.

Expediting and Administration ensure that every ordered item is tracked, coordinated, and delivered with care. Our procurement team strategically manages timelines, logistics, vendor communication, and documentation to keep the project moving smoothly during this non-billable phase.

Orders are placed with trusted vendors and acknowledgements are carefully reviewed for accuracy. Invoices are managed with checks and balances, and regular updates keep the project team informed as procurement progresses.

When issues arise such as shipping delays, damages, or discrepancies, our team works directly with vendors to resolve them quickly. This behind-the-scenes coordination ensures the many moving parts of procurement are handled efficiently while adhering to the highest standard.

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Our Guarantee

Invest in our proven process, and we will create your curated life.

Our guarantee is rooted in process. When clients commit to the structure we have thoughtfully developed, each phase builds upon the last to create clarity, confidence, and a seamless path from initial ideas to a fully realized home.

This approach has been refined through years of experience, collaboration, and continuous improvement within our studio. Clear communication, disciplined systems, and shared accountability across our team ensure every project moves forward with intention and transparency.

We believe the built environment shapes daily life. When thoughtful design is paired with a trusted process, the result is an enduring home that is deeply personal, beautifully resolved, and designed to support comfort, beauty, and ease in everyday elevated living.

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AREAS WE SERVE

A National Firm Serving Hunting Valley & Greater Cleveland

Our studio in downtown Hudson serves clients throughout Northeast Ohio’s finest communities. Hunting Valley homeowners benefit from our proximity and deep knowledge of the region’s architectural and design landscape. From Hunting Valley to the Gold Coast of Lake Erie, LYSHD is the design partner for discerning homeowners throughout Greater Cleveland and beyond.

“Through the use of thoughtful layers, depth and personality are injected into a space. Your home should appeal to both your senses and individual passions. Fall in love with your environment.”

— Laura Yeager Smith, Principal Designer & Founder, LYSHD

Ready to Transform Your Hunting Valley Home?

LYSHD typically accepts projects with a beginning investment of six-figures . We welcome conversations with Hunting Valley homeowners who are ready to invest in a beautifully designed, enduring home.