--- title: "Lyons Johnston Associates — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lyons-johnston-associates-pfvwus-pf~847786678 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~847786678.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lyons Johnston Associates" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/36030dff038aa286_4618-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Rancho Mirage, California 92270, United States" phone: "(760) 902-7704" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 51 last_updated: 2026-10-02 --- # Lyons Johnston Associates Original Houzz profile: [Lyons Johnston Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lyons-johnston-associates-pfvwus-pf~847786678) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Rancho Mirage, CA - **Serves:** Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Idyllwild, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Alpine Village, Mountain Center - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Certified Interior Designer in the state of California with 40 years of experience in the field of design and project management. Projects completed include interior renovations in the areas of residential, corporate office, hospitality, retail and civic projects. Experience with managing a multi-discipline staff in all aspects of the design and project management process. Specialties: Conceptual design, project management, facilities, programming, furniture selection and specification, furniture procurement, art selection, client interface, owner's representative ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Closet Design - Universal Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Sustainable Design - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Holiday Decorating - Decluttering - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Cathedral City - Palm Desert - Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage - Indian Wells - Idyllwild - Idyllwild-Pine Cove - Alpine Village - Mountain Center ### Typical Job Cost $50,000.00 - 3,500,000.00 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lyons Johnston Associates | | Address | Rancho Mirage, California 92270, United States | | Phone | (760) 902-7704 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | CCIDC \#01732 | | Followers on Houzz | 51 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lyons Johnston Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lyons-johnston-associates-pfvwus-pf~847786678) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (760) 902-7704 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - State of California Certified Interior Designer - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — C. D., June 2017** > Michael Lyons has been a dream designer for us. He was easy to work with. He is; a visionary, creative, thoughtful, detail oriented, passionate about his work, hard working and diligent. He listened and took to heart what we wanted. > A little about the process that we experienced with Michael and our remodel: > We interviewed five designers before selecting Michael. Michael stood out from the rest for a number of reasons, a few are: > 1\. CID (Certified Interior Designer, having a formal education in design). > 2\. During our first few meetings with Michael he imparted knowledge, passion and pride in his designs and work. > 3\. He drove us to a few of the homes that he had completed and a couple that were in progress, we noticed his unique design on each project. > 4\. This is what he does for a living, nothing else. He works, lives and breathes design. > > Our project was fairly sizable as we had our 3600 sq. ft. home pretty much gutted, moving out to our casita for three months. Later we had our casita remodeled by Michael, of course. > > Michael: > \* Listened to what we wanted, asking us about our lifestyle, etc. so that he could design a home that works for us and he did! > \* Is detailed oriented, to the finest degree, amazing what he has come up with! > \* Updated us regularly on how much we had spent, when to expect the various contractors, there were no surprises. > \* When determining pricing he would, as he says "value engineer" costs, meaning effectively reduce costs by shopping different vendors/materials/etc. thus trying to keep our total costs down. > \* Returns calls/emails/texts usually within the hour but definitely within 24 hours. > \* Arranged for the movers both out and in. > \* Stands behind his contractors work. > Needless to say, our home is beautiful with the various stone, textures, colors, fabrics, wall treatments. Another dramatic touch, Michael turned our drab master bathroom into a spa. > Friends told me that after a few months their designers put them on the back shelf, or so they felt, not contacting them as quickly as they had when the project was fresh. That's not our experience with Michael. > Michael has been so right-on that we're finding it difficult to make a decision without having Michael weigh in. > > Last but not least: > An example of his sensitivity for his clients/us; we had a 16 year old deaf dog who also had failing eyesight. We would leave him in the backyard during the day. Without mentioning to me, Michael had large, professionally printed signs made, for our sliders, that stated our dogs issues as well as warning the contractors to keep the doors closed - who would have thought about that? > > Besides Michael working for us, we have come to call him a friend. He is a very kind and considerate person both on the job and off. Maybe you'll get the opportunity to know Michael as we have. > > Thanks Michael for being a part of our lives. **Comment from Lyons Johnston Associates:** > Thank you for the opportunity to work with you both and for your review. I too am grateful to be part of your lives as well and I hope to for a very long time. **★★★★★ — pwarwick51, Sept. 2015** > Hired to work with us on renovation of Rancho Mirage house including flooring , window coverings,lighting plus ,built ins and furniture. Color selection and texture are his strength and he worked diligently to find our tiles and surfaces. Michael, connected us with a contractor he has used on several projects. We were also able to view 3 other projects that Michael had done and they were all stunning. He has an unbelievably creative eye for color, texture and lighting. **★★★★★ — 6512224914, April 2015** > After interviewing several design and contracting professionals we selected Michael to create a redesign of a bedroom and bathroom for my 94 your old father's upcoming month long stay. Of all the professionals we spoke to, he came out on top for his ability to listen to our desires and his ability to create alternatives to meet our goals. > > The task we asked Michael to accomplish was difficult: to create a fully handicap accessible space without it looking like one. The result was a beautiful haven not only for my father, but for future guests as well. > > Michael managed every detail of the project from design drawings, project implementation, to furniture and bedding selections. As we were out of state when the project was underway his attention to detail was very important to us. He kept us fully apprised of the progress, sending us pictures and material selections along the way. He met both the timeline and budget that we set out at the onset of the project. > > Michael listened to what we hoped to accomplish and made the project even better than we could have dreamed. We are so pleased with the result that we have hired him to completely rennovate our kitchen. **Comment from Lyons Johnston Associates:** > Thank you Lisa. Working with you and Gary has been a real treat and the fact that your Dad was so pleased with his new southern California home away from home made it all that much more rewarding. **★★★★★ — stevenzod, June 2014** > Michael Lyons of Lyons Johnston Associates did a remodel of my condominium in Aliso Viejo California in 2010. He turned a dark uninspired space into an open breezy place that was representative of the ocean close community that I thought it should be. He closely listened to my thoughts about what my home should look like and improved on that vision and turned it into reality. He handled all the details with the contractors and made the process proceed as smoothly as a construction project can possibly go. My home is now a comfortable and beautiful place where I love to live. **★★★★★ — jbtowns, June 2014** > This is the 5th home Michael has done for me. As you can see he take a space and creates an environment that is gorgeous yet relaxing and elegant at the same time. I cannot recommend him high;y enough. The pictures speak for themselves. I am sure we will work again in the future too. **Comment from Lyons Johnston Associates:** > Thank you Jeff. It was a pleasure working with a client with such good taste who appreciates and enjoys the creative process. Thanks again. **★★★★★ — joyshefter, June 2014** > Michael Lyons Johnston Assoc. consulted with us on three personal home projects since April 2008 to the current time. > > Michael worked with us to stage our Beverly Hills home for sale. His suggestions greatly improved the saleability of the house. > > He began working on the renovation of our condominium in the Marina in 2011 and the renovation of our home on Camano Island WA. 2008. > > On all three projects his knowledge of style, space, color, design, and light added immeasurably to the projects. His taste in fabric, wall coverings, furniture, lighting, etc. from major elements to the smallest detail is truly fantastic. > > He has the ability to bring in the owners vision while adding his own flair to the projects. He is a real treasure and a pleasure to work with!!! We recommend him without reservation! **Comment from Lyons Johnston Associates:** > Thank you for your response Joy. Working with you and Milt has been a rewarding experience born of a wonderful friendship. I appreciate your taking the time post your thoughts. ## Selected projects - [Private Country Club Residence, Rancho Mirage, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-country-club-residence-rancho-mirage-ca-pj-vj~1502640) - Location: Rancho Mirage, CA - Photos: 29 - Description: A 1980's desert home reshaped for 21st century living for two art collectors with discriminating taste to highlight their collection of painting, art glass & sculpture - [Private High Rise Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-high-rise-penthouse-pj-vj~1944935) - Location: Long Beach, CA - Photos: 11 - [Private Golf Residence, Rancho Mirage, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-golf-residence-rancho-mirage-ca-pj-vj~955514) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - [Private Residence, Rancho Mirage, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-rancho-mirage-ca-pj-vj~564830) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 37 - Description: Full service renovation of a Country Club Residence in the Palm Springs Area - [Private Beach Townhouse, Belmont Shore, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-beach-townhouse-belmont-shore-ca-pj-vj~1945026) - Location: Long Beach, CA - Photos: 35 - [Mission Hills Country Club Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-hills-country-club-private-residence-pj-vj~7137211) - Location: Rancho Mirage, CA - Photos: 16 - [Mission Ranch Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-ranch-private-residence-pj-vj~7137204) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Century City Pied-a-terre](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/century-city-pied-a-terre-pj-vj~7137201) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Rancho Mirage Contemporary Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-mirage-contemporary-residence-pj-vj~7137198) - Location: Rancho Mirage, CA - Photos: 13 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lyons-johnston-associates-pfvwus-pf~847786678) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156730777/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas - [Anderson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88751313/list/anderson) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mlyonsps) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the carpet brand, style and color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The carpet was by Moda and they are now out of business. **Q: Closet Doors** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please share the source of the closet doors? A: They are custom. **Q: Love this dining room set. Who is the manufacturer?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The manufacturer is Marge Carson. It is a custom finish from the manufacturer. **Q: wall sculpture** *(in Photo Questions)* where is it from? A: It is a commissioned art piece from the artist Karen Musmeci who is in southern California and in the Boston area. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-10-02.*