--- title: "Studio Gutow — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-gutow-pfvwus-pf~687968923 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~687968923.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Studio Gutow" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/451397910f238a6e_9427-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "435 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California 92651, United States" latitude: 33.5429 longitude: -117.7813 phone: "(949) 715-1275" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 309 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Studio Gutow Original Houzz profile: [Studio Gutow](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-gutow-pfvwus-pf~687968923) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Laguna Beach, CA - **Serves:** Corona Del Mar, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Juan Capistrano - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Studio Gutow is a full-service interior design firm in Laguna Beach, California. Founded by Lisa Berman and Melissa Rohani, our designs are born holistically through the layered experience both co-founders bring from their pasts. Lisa draws heavily on her heritage that was steeped in art and antiques, while Melissa complements Lisa's vision with a global perspective that was shaped by her background in marketing and antiques sourcing. Our designs intertwine modern sensibilities with a reverence for history, showcasing curated selections of furniture, lighting, and art in natural palettes and textured materials. We specialize in creating living spaces that are both timeless and deeply personal, blending tradition with innovation to redefine modern elegance. OUR SERVICES Studio Gutow provides comprehensive interior design services for new construction homes and extensive renovations. We create bespoke living spaces that exude beauty and functionality in a way that only a personalized touch can achieve. The key to a successful project is the deep rapport that Lisa, Melissa, and our team establish with each client, ensuring a seamless and meaningful connection. Our sharp focus on project management is critical to ensure projects run on time and stay within budget. Our full-service design process begins with building a strong relationship our clients and developing a schematic design concept. From there, we hone in on the final design concepts and provide full drawing sets and detailed renderings for the construction team and clients to reference. Our team facilitates the selection, procurement and purchasing of furnishings and design materials, and maintains high-touch communication between the construction team, vendors, and our clients throughout the entire project. We complete our projects with full installation and styling services, ensuring all furnishings are in top condition and the intended layouts are followed. We are partners to our clients from start to finish, offering our expertise to ensure their goals are met with ease. We also offer limited 1:1 virtual consultations to assist with furniture and home decor selection, floor plan layout, styling and sourcing, paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments, cabinetry and built-ins, fixtures, finishes and trims as well as construction and remodeling ideas. Shop our curated collection of antique, vintage, and modern pieces from around the world. ### Services Provided - Art Selection - Basement Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Closet Design - Color Consulting - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Beds - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Cabinets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Furniture - Custom Home Bars - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Pantries - Custom Rugs - Custom Shelving - Custom Storage - Custom Table - Custom Walk-in Closets - Design Consultation - Dining Room Design - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Furniture Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Home Office Design & Construction - Home Theater Design - Interior Design - Kids Bedroom Design - Kitchen Design - Laundry Room Design - Lighting Design - Living Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Playroom Design - Project Management - Space Planning - Sunroom Design & Construction - Wine Cellar Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Corona Del Mar - Dana Point - Laguna Beach - Newport Beach - Newport Coast - San Juan Capistrano ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 100,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Studio Gutow | | Address | 435 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California 92651, United States | | Phone | (949) 715-1275 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 309 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/studiogutow/ - Blog — https://www.studiogutow.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Studio Gutow](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-gutow-pfvwus-pf~687968923) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (949) 715-1275 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Parsa Rohani, March 2026** > We’ve worked with Studio Gutow on multiple homes, and they have been exceptional every time. They bring incredible taste, creativity, and attention to detail to every project, but what really sets them apart is their ability to make a home feel truly unique. They source remarkable pieces that add character and originality, and they have a special talent for bringing everything together in a way that feels warm, inviting, and deeply personal, never staged or cookie-cutter. Professional, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with, we recommend them very highly. **★★★★★ — Erin Campbell Maloney, Sept. 2014** > Lisa is easy to work with, creative, flexible and fun. She helped my husband and I design a kitchen and bathroom which we absolutely love. I would highly recommend her services. **★★★★★ — Julie Gersten, Sept. 2014** > Lisa helped my husband and I design our first home. We had no idea where to start or even what styles we liked. She showed so much patience for us and really listened to us to help us figure out what style and look we wanted to achieve. The process of working with her was great. She was so easy and accommodating- even as we changed our minds or worked through our decisions again and again. She always listened to what we were thinking and feeling, and came back with a vision that met ours. She was interested in helping us achieve the look we wanted, but also brought her expertise and incredible sense of style to the conversation. I was never afraid that she was going to let us make a terrible mistake. In addition, she took on so much of the work-- I never could have managed pulling everything together on my own. From coordinating contractors to project management, she made everything so easy for us. In the end, the product is beyond what I could have imagined. The home we purchased was very traditional- inside and out. The inside seemed to fit well with the outside, but it wasn't our style. She helped us to update the home in a way that honored the existing structure and style of the house, but made it very transitional modern so that it reflects our style. Everything is beautiful, interesting, child friendly (we have a toddler) and comfortable. I still walk into our home and think, "how beautiful!." I never could have imagined achieving this look on our own, or having the process be as manageable and fun as it was. I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa to anyone who asks. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Rosen, Sept. 2014** > I have worked with Lisa on two projects in my home, and each time it has been a pleasure. First, she designed my kitchen renovation. I went into this gut-renovation having strong opinions about what I wanted. Lisa was able to take my vision and give me my dream kitchen while remaining within my budget. She was very open to my opinions, and really listened to my feedback. The second project was redecorating my family room. We did some renovations to my fireplace as well. This project was very different, in that I really had no idea what I wanted to do, other than a neutral backdrop with splashes of color. She took my (very) few thoughts, such as "beige", "orange" and "bright pink", and turned them into something sophisticated, textural, and comfortable for my family. The room is everything I wanted, without knowing what I wanted. Throughout it all, Lisa was professional and fun to work with. She gave me options that really helped me think about how I wanted the room to come together. I look forward to working with her again on our next project. **★★★★★ — katiegroner, Feb. 2013** > I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa while we were building our house. She helped us with every aspect of the building process from reviewing the plans to helping us with every single finish that we had to pick for our house. After the building process she then furnished our whole house. > Working with Lisa was a unique experience because she has such a creative vision for how stuff should look. Her attention to detail proved time and time again how professional and spot on her work was for us. > Anyone looking for a qualified and experienced designer for their next project should call Lisa. I promise that your house will look different from anything you have seen. **★★★★★ — lildols, Feb. 2013** > Lisa was an absolute pleasure to work with! She has a knack for understanding what her clients want, and also has the innate ability to help take that vision to the next level. When my husband and I moved into our apartment in San Francisco, we had absolutely no idea what to do with our living room space. Not only did she plan a thoughtful layout that fit with our lifestyle, but she helped us find charming, and unique pieces that will stand the test of time. > > Her knowledge of contemporary and mid-century design and furniture is impressive, and she has a wonderful eye for color, pattern, and textiles. She is very hands-on with her clients, and made the design process fun, exciting and accessible for my husband and I. And given that we were starting from scratch with an apartment rental, she was incredibly creative with our relatively small budget. > > She is an absolute professional, and will do whatever it takes to ensure that her client is happy. We can't tell you how many compliments we've received on our living room from friends and family who've visited our home. We couldn't be happier with the final product! We will definitely be using her services again in the future. ## Selected projects - [EMERALD BAY SOUTH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/emerald-bay-south-pj-vj~7700351) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 55 - [WOODSCOVE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodscove-pj-vj~7700331) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [EAST BLUFF](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bluff-pj-vj~7700324) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [SANTA ROSA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-rosa-pj-vj~7700322) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-gutow-pfvwus-pf~687968923) ## Community Q&A **Q: High Tank Toilet** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, Can you provide the make and model of the toilet? A: It's by Cheviot **Q: love the camo wallpaper...who makes it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Porters Paints **Q: Paint** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the paint color and manufacturer? Love it! A: Benjamin Moore's After The Rain **Q: what is the backsplash material, please.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Ann Sacks - Hacienda concrete **Q: Lovely simple cabinets — where are they from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: they are custom **Q: Where can one find the shelf supports?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: we found them online --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*