Design by the Jonathans

We used the Jonathans to make our dream of a kitchen/pantry make over a reality. The computer renditions that he generates made it so easy to see our visions come to life. His expertise in taking our whole first floor to a new level is beyond amazing. I cant wait to see what he does with our basement makeover!

I have really enjoyed working with Kristen at Design by the Jonathans. She gave me several options to pin point my style and I was easily able to review potential items on their user friendly design software. Kristen's ideas are very inspired, and I was constantly amazed with the boards she came up with. Truly talented. Delivery and payment were also very easy. Overall the process was painless and fun and I couldn't be happier with the way my house looks!

Working with Kristen was the adventure of a lifetime. It took nine months to transform our living space and she patiently and expertly guided us along every step of the way. Like expectant first time parents, we had no idea what we were in for. We needed extra coaching as we acquired new vocabulary such as mood boards, gallery walls, finials, and side panels. We purchased a color wheel and were soon tossing around color theory words such as Monochromatic and Triadic. Kristen is a master of colors and textures and her selections lightened and brightened every space in our tiny home. For the first time in our lives, Brendan and I feel a comfort and joy in our surroundings. We thank Kristen for being able to use pieces of art and furniture that have special meaning for us to create a look that truly reflects our values, personalities and experiences, both as individuals and as a newly married couple. Working with us was no small task. Covid and several unexpected illnesses and deaths in the family quickly drained our limited budget and made our accessability feel choppy. Kristen helped us prioritize our goals and tasks which she had previously outlined in her meeting notes and punch list. In addition, she made herself accessible in creative ways and went above and beyond to work around our limitations. Next year we hope to pull it all together by installing recessed lighting, refinishing the kitchen cabinets and adding traversing drapes to the sliding doors.

What should you expect from a design consultant? That question raises many responses. Here’s what I’ve learned on my journey..... Someone who gets “inside your head” and delivers more than you could have been imagined as you awkwardly articulated what you were looking for is what you should expect. That’s precisely what Kristin did for me. COVID shutdown allowed me the time to search the internet for a designer who could create a design that a) incorporated two distinct styles (modern vs traditional) b) was elegant but livable, and c) repurposed existing pieces to leverage that “curated over time” look instead of a shipped in x days “insert any furniture store” look. The COVID shutdown in early 2020 allowed me the opportunity to spend endless hours looking at portfolios of designers in the coastal CT region. Something kept bringing me back to this particular designer’s portfolio (Kristin Wall). Why? When I looked at her portfolio compared to others (ones who were very popular in this area) I was drawn to the diversity. It was clear that she respected the client’s perspective. Other portfolios were very similar (boring) ....the same design concepts used over and over. Kristin’s portfolio clearly demonstrated that the client’s perspective drives the outcome, not the designer’s style or preference. Did I choose wisely? A resounding YES! My advice to anyone looking for that partner who will respect your vision and someone who can “get in your head” to see what you are visualizing but cannot articulate as clearly as you want, Kristin is your gal! On the other side, if you really do not know what you want or cannot make up your mind, but know what you like, she’s also your gal. From the first view of fabric and furniture choices, I was impressed with her ability to give me options that met and exceeded my expectations. We have since moved on from the first major project to the “next one”. I anticipate that Kristin will be that partner who helps me transform every room in this “oasis by the sea”. Whatever style or design you have in mind, do yourself a favor, include her in your search. I can confidently say that you will not be disappointed.

We highly recommend Jonathan Gordon and his team at Design by the Jonathans. From the initial consultation through to the completion of the project, Jonathan was incredibly thorough and detail oriented. He did an outstanding job of explaining the entire process from planning the layout of the kitchen, to choosing a contracting company, to picking details and finishes. He took our vision of a dream kitchen and turned it into a reality! We are THRIILLED with the result! Thank you, Jonathan!

Our experience with Design By The Jonathans has been an absolute amazing one. All of Jonathan’s work is well thought out, high quality, and creative. He is professional, organized and responsive to any questions/thoughts in a timely manner. We recently had our kitchen/living room redone and are in love with how everything came out. We will definitely be using him for future home projects!

Jonathan was a pleasure to work with. He was so helpful and his suggestions were perfect. He really took the time to understand what we were looking for and even offered ideas we hadn't thought of. He saved us time and we ended up with a finished project that was so much better and more beautiful than it would have been if we have tried to do it all on our own.

The Jonathans LLC designed a wall with a barn door and window above it, to create a new room in my condo, and I was very pleased with the outcome. They designed and created the beautiful barn door. They have been very helpful when I called them about some other idea's too. Jonathan is friendly and talented designer, it was a pleasure to work with them.

I can't say enough great things about Jonathan! My husband and I are finally getting the kitchen we always wanted. We have always done our own renovations but my husband had met Jonathan and we decided to give it a try with a designer. I am so very happy we took the chance. Once completed our kitchen/living room will be amazing. We are 90% completed and it is already unbelievable. Jonathan is easy to work with. He will suggest things that you would never think of. He helps make a decision when my husband and I are not agreeing. Always available for any questions. The vendors he recommended are wonderful. Jonathan is knowledgeable and has tons of ideas. We had another designer come in and she was very expensive and I felt she couldn't really vision what we wanted. Jonathan walked in an immediately had ideas and was very reasonable on price. I would strongly recommend Design by the Jonathan's to anyone.

Jonathan took the vision I had for our living room and made it a reality. He shared his tips and introduced us to local antique shops and professionals. Old furniture touched up and reupholstered along with unique touches, like Moroccan window screens as valances, make the room feel personal and inviting. I would work with Jonathan again and recommend him in a heartbeat.