The Expert

Founded and led by Lauren Lothrop Caron, Studio Laloc is a full-service interior design firm based in Seattle. With projects that include both renovations and new builds. Studio Laloc's work encompasses all phases of design and construction, from defining the architectural details to furnishing and styling.

Studio Laloc aims to create elevated, compelling experiences that illustrate the stories of their clients, whether it be designing homes that furnish a life well lived, or depicting the inspiring narrative of a brand's story.

The studio's projects demonstrate exceptional taste and an understanding of the subtleties between timeless design and forward thinking. Studio Laloc designs spaces that are functional and comfortable, with a bit of modern formality layered in color, pattern and texture, mixing antiques with modern heirlooms. And most importantly, Studio Laloc's focus is on conveying details that reflect the personal sensibilities of the client.

Studio Laloc

can advise on

Furniture and home decor selection and placement

Floor plan layouts

Construction and remodel ideas / second opinions,

Paint and wall treatments

Fixtures, finishes, trims

Drapes and window treatments

Stores and brands to consider

Cabinetry and built-ins

Career advice/mentorship for aspiring designers

Guidance/second opinion for other professional designers

Exterior design

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1:1 Video Consultation

- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Lauren can't wait to connect with you over video and discuss your space. She can support and guide your design decisions and direction, and answer all of your questions!

Duration55 minutes

Price$675

Consultation typePrivate

1:1 Mini Video Consultation

- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Lauren can't wait to connect with you over video and discuss your space. She can support and guide your design decisions and direction, and answer all of your questions!

**Recommended for a few targeted questions or to discuss high level concepts.

Duration25 minutes

Price$375

Consultation typePrivate

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Studio Laloc can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you’ll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

Client Experience

"Lauren was so helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and kind! She was very understanding about our needs and budget, and offered so many wonderful ideas and approaches in such a short amount of time, including a quick sketch of some custom cabinet/shelving solutions. It was a delightful power hour of ideas - highly recommend! "

Rachel K.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"The initial consultation was extremely helpful. Thinking about the order in which to stage the room(s) was very helpful, along with shapes, sizes, etc. I now have a new rug for the front room that I really like and looking forward to speaking with Lauren soon on fabrics and other details!"

Josh C.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was so helpful! She answered all of my questions and weighed in with her own wise suggestions. THANK YOU!"

Cristina K.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was great! Very helpful and got some good ideas."

Ruth E.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was great! We had a lot of questions in decorating/furnishing a new home and felt completely overwhelmed. She helped us prioritize and gave us options. Will definitely need another call! "

Amy B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Meeting with Lauren was so incredibly helpful for me in the design process. I've been designing a couple bathrooms for months but have been feeling stuck and unsure and lacking the courage to pull the trigger on such expensive and permanent decisions. Lauren helped talk me through all my concerns and gave tons of great advice as well as products and designs to look at for inspiration. I'm feeling much more confident in my choices and excited to move forward! "

Kali B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"We weren’t sure what to expect and were pleasantly surprised to leave our session with specific paint color suggestions, a wall paper picked out, room layouts and furniture selections. We loved her approach to our historical home and can’t wait to work with her again."

Loren F.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was absolutely phenomenal and a joy to talk to. My husband and I were both nervous about taking on our first big renovation, but Lauren honed in on exactly what we were looking for and provided a clear game plan for everything from paint and floors to lighting and layout. We both feel much more confident--and are so happy we spoke to Lauren before jumping into the project. "

Julie G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren packed an incredible amount of valuable information into our time together! She solved a tricky bathroom layout for me, giving me several potential solutions and prioritizing them. She provided suggestions on where to find products as well. We had eight minutes to spare and she gave me an entire plan for our mudroom/laundry room!"

Anna L.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"My call with Lauren was fantastic! We got through so many of my questions. She gave me very clear feedback, sources, and ideas! The time flew by and I was happy I finally pulled the trigger and did my first The Expert call! "

Danielle K.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was amazing!! I received so much direction for my family room including general color scheme, furniture style, placement & color. We picked wall color, rug, and type of drapery. I'll get started and schedule another session once I'm further along. Everything was very actionable. Loved it!"

Teresa S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"This was my second expert session with Lauren and I’m so happy I continue to be able to get time with her and get clarity and inspiration on my home design. She is so down to earth and mindful of budget and personal aesthetic. I love that I leave our calls with a ton of information that I can start applying on my own. "

Savana S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was awesome! I’m basically starting from zero with a house that has no architectural interest so I had a lot of questions. She patiently addressed all of them and gave me ideas I never would have thought of on my own. She did some sketches and showed me other inspiration pictures as well. I now have a better vision and a plan for getting started. Feeling so much more excited and confident about what I need to do now. Can’t wait to schedule another session down the road! "

Ashlynn H.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was fantastic! I had so many questions about our kitchen renovation and she answered all of them. By the end of the meeting she had helped me with paint colors, lighting, window treatments, cabinet design, hardware- you name it. Lauren also has a positive, approachable attitude that made our meeting really enjoyable and stress-free. I highly recommend Lauren!"

Amy R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Shocked we could be so productive in an hour! Incredible insight and super knowledgeable from industry experience for very specific questions we had. "

Blake B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was very knowledgeable! She was able to break down our rooms and explain what was and wasn’t working in a clear and easy to understand manner. She gave excellent concrete advice about furniture size, placement and colors. The best part was she explained “why” things work well certain ways and not others!"

Kira K.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Thanks Lauren for a great mini consult. You gave us some good suggestions of places to shop and were happy to incorporate design ideas we had. Many thanks!"

Kat L.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was a great help in thinking through finishes for our kitchen. She provided ideas for paint colors to complement our ivory stove, educated me on the different choices of stone and tile, and helped me hone in our cabinetry plan. She also provided specific sources for tile and fixtures and helped me think through the layout of our living room space. Definitely recommend! I just wish we had more time."

Jamie M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Really great experience. Lauren offered simple, easily executed ideas I never would have thought of on my own that have made my new build so unique but also classic and classy! We designed the exterior of my home, including exterior lighting, came up with ideas for wood paneling inside (she sketched on the fly) and so much more. Thank you!"

Vanessa B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"This experience was exceptional. Lauren was able to process the information we gave her and design a floor plan solution in minutes that we have struggled with for months. We then moved on to tile finishes, paint colors and materials for our new custom home. She listened and was able to create a direction for us to move into. Lauren showed us what can be done and how to go about doing it. Thank you so much! Until next time."

Ronda E.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I'd been stewing over a complicated family room for months, and Lauren was amazing how creating a concrete plan in just 30 minutes! We had a perfect layout done, she had specific ideas about furniture pieces to combine with what I already had to achieve my style goals, and sent me detailed notes afterward so I can move forward confidently. I will definitely be hiring her again and suggesting her to everyone!"

Jessica H.

1:1 Mini Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I had a wonderful experience with Lauren in our consultation. She was so helpful in pointing me in the right direction with tile selection in our bathroom renovation. Furthermore, she gave us a detailed design idea including a diagram on how and where to use trim in our primary bathroom. She was so thorough in talking out all the design elements I wanted to hit. It was a pleasure to work with her. Thank you Lauren!"

Akriti M.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren is THE BEST! Not only does she have such a wonderful way with color, texture, and style, but her natural eye allows her to dive deep into your design in such a short period of time, leaving you with ideas that are worth way more than the cost of a consultation. When I tell you she's really changed the look and feel of my kitchen, giving it character and life in just two brief encounters, I'm truly not exaggerating. She really goes out of her way to help and lend all the expertise she can."

Nicole G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"We accomplished so much during our 30 minute session. Lauren really understood the needs of the room, and suggested amazing options that I would have never thought of. Would absolutely book another session with her."

Lauryn G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"This was my second time meeting with Lauren, and I had such a wonderful experience! I'm so amazed at how quickly Lauren can look at a space via zoom and have brilliant suggestion after suggestion. Her talent and professionalism are truly invaluable. Thank you, Lauren, for all your help and kindness!"

Nicole G.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"The consultation was very helpful! We are moving into a new house after renting for ages and had no idea where to start. Lauren was very kind and patient, and was able to go over everything from paint to furniture to blinds as well as give us really helpful tips on local stores and brands. The time really flew by and I feel far less anxious about furnishing our new home! Would definitely do it again!"

Julia B.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren very quickly helped us sort layout options to solve for a complicated bathroom situation. Greatly appreciated the suggestions she provided for a purposeful design that optimizes use of the space. Would highly recommend!"

Laura T.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was so incredibly helpful for thoughts on my renovation project - I would highly recommend anyone book a session with her! She had quick and thoughtful suggestions to all of my q's and was able to swiftly fine-tune her solutions to my style. Her consultation recap was sent through promptly and is very thorough. I appreciated that she gave me suggestions but also shared more sources to research for additional inspo. I'm even more excited about the renovation now after speaking with Lauren!"

Torey S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was great! I had a vision in mind and some inspo photos and she helped clarify the vision and gave me tips to make sure the whole look was cohesive and practical. She also gave me some great plumbing fixture recommendations and pulled some additional inspo photos to complete the vision. I thought she was very efficient with the time we had, and was prepared and able to pull things up quickly so we could move through everything. It was exactly what I needed!! Thank you! "

Shelby W.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I've met with Lauren twice and she is the best Expert I've worked with by FAR (and I've done 3 other consults). She is thorough, detailed, organized, and gets a sense of a space quickly. I would come with general guidelines and ideas and she would instantly latch onto a thread that would pull her through coordinating wallpaper, fabrics, paint, window treatments, and furniture. I am so grateful for her guidance and time and will likely never turn to another designer when I need advice."

Madeline R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was awesome! She gave some validation to the ideas for our bathroom project that we already had in mind and provided some great suggestions. I loved that she had ideas on hand to pull from and experience of seeing homes similar to ours across the country that she could reference! I’d recommend others to chat with her!"

Kelsey W.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was such a pleasure to work with on the layout and textile selection for my living room. She quickly identified upgrades that I should consider to achieve the look I was after and provided me with resources to browse on my own time. After months of indecision, I now have a plan in place to finish designing my apartment. Lauren is a true professional with invaluable insight! She's easy to work with and I'd recommend her to anyone who needs design guidance. Thank you!"

Arielle A.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I'm so glad I booked this call with Lauren! I was stuck with what layout to do in my kitchen renovation and she was so much help in figuring out the best use of the space and answering design problems I was stuck on. Even though we had a short amount of time I feel like I got so much out of this call! "

Sage Y.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren is phenomenal. I went in with barely any clue as to what to do with our kitchen that we took down to the studs. In an hour she was able to create an entire layout for a tricky space and offer some great suggestions for cabinets/hardware and style tips for the look I was going for that were within our budget. Would book another session in a heartbeat!"

Tori D.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"At the end of our zoom, I said this was better than therapy and I mean that! I felt really empowered after talking to Lauren and has helped steer me in the right direction on a huge project. Lauren gave me some tips that will save me thousands of dollars in window treatments, paying for this service itself. She gave me awesome links and a recap to help me remember everything. Worth every penny! "

Colleen S.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"10/10!!! Lauren's ideas, sources, and expertise were exactly what I needed to start making our new house a home. I now have a clear direction of what wall coverings, paint colors, and window treatments to use to convey the atmosphere we're wanting in three rooms at the front of our house. Will absolutely be meeting with her again for our next project(s). "

Conlee H.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"Lauren was so helpful! We were considering multiple layouts for our kitchen remodel and she gave really great insight on what options we have to maximize the space. She also gave some helpful tips and things to consider for the project. Highly recommend!"

Alexandra D.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

"I've been a huge fan of Lauren for a while now, and it was incredible to spend an hour with her hammering out furniture placement ideas for my (very oddly shaped) dining and living rooms. I was so impressed with her ability to zero in on design solutions so quickly and was amazed at how much we were able to get through in an hour. I will definitely be booking again to get her advice and support as I work on updating my rooms."

Antonia R.

1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Caron, Principal

Verified by The Expert

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Studio Laloc

Seattle, USDesign studio specializing in the renovation of homes with history

Studio Laloc

Seattle, USDesign studio specializing in the renovation of homes with history

Studio Laloc

Seattle, USDesign studio specializing in the renovation of homes with history

Studio Laloc

Seattle, USDesign studio specializing in the renovation of homes with history