Our design approach is whole, not fragmentary. We strive for integrated solutions while maintaining client expectations and aesthetic balance
Cierno Designs, llc & Studio Monarch interiors
Services and sectors of design
Studio Monarch Interior Design Services (commercial & residential):
- Commercial Works: Commercial and corporate office renovation design, restaurant design, health care and veterinary design
With a basic education about the company or establishment we are designing for, we then test a space to deduce HOW the space can further the visceral assets set forth. This connection allows the company or establishment to come alive and stand alone in a crowded market of the like.
Conceptual process - tailored to branding, care services or graphics
Schematic (space) planning - interior layout, function and programming
Design (FF&E)- proper material selection, lighting, furniture and accessories
Construction documents - set of drawings, specifications and details
- Residential Works: Condominium renovations, single family home interior/exterior design, full interior renovations of existing homes, planning and layout of new construction
Conceptual process - we work with our homeowner to bring forth their vision and offer up to 3 schemes to begin design
Schematic (space) planning - interior layout of all residential spaces; size, adjacency, function and flow
Design (FF&E) - full selection of interior finishes/materials, fixtures, lighting, color scheme and furniture
Historic Preservation (design residential) - we work with historic structures that have been designated OR exemplify strong historic character. With designation, the exterior cannot be altered, but the interior may. We specialize in bringing the historic merit and style to the interior. Through research of the time period of construction, we strive to revitalize the design that was intended with responsibility, technique and modern methods.
Cierno Designs Architectural Design Services:
Exterior envelope design, planning and construction
Conceptual process - tailored to branding, design aesthetic or architectural style (historic preservation - research and design)
Schematic planning/programming, site/zoning analysis, interior layout
Design - selection of exterior materials - our specility of Historic preservation (design) may be applicable to a desire to exemplify a historic style
Construction document set of drawings, specifications and details
Code compliance - local or city building department filing for proper permits
Creative planning and maximizing space put forth a strategic approach to our architectural works. Our studio practices both interior architecture/design and historic preservation; with this knowledge we are able to combine all disciplines to seamlessly design a WHOLE rather than a fragment.
Cierno Designs Construction Management Services:
Construction administration - contractor, vendor and project coordination and oversee
Project close-out - Department of Buildings completion, vendor verification of compliance and contractor close-out. In this phase, our team is here to ensure your project is built as designed and all requirements are met
Our Client Testimonials
We were a new management company to New York City. We consulted with Cierno Designs from a recommendation and was very pleased with their presentation to completely upgrade our residential building. Their planning and finish package selection was beautiful and we wound up making no changes. The project was very successful. Cierno Designs was a great resource, reliable and talented.
LK Mgmt. New York City
Cierno designs does amazing work!! Lisa is an absolute pleasure to work with and her taste is impeccable. We've worked with her for the last 10 years and continue to be happy with every one of our projects. We used her first to decorate our home. When she got done, it looked fabulous!! And she was extremely resourceful, using some of the furniture we owned, purchasing a few new pieces, and having our coach and chaise lounges built to the scale of our living room. We love it!! We later used her for our kitchen and bathrooms, and again was extremely happy with how everything turned out. What we love about bout Lisa is that she listens and works to ensure her design choices match your aesthetics. There have been times that I was nervous about choices but in all instances she nailed it and I was happy. We highly recommend Cierno!!
HB - New Rochelle, NY
Completed works of testimonials
We have enjoyed working with Lisa at Cierno Designs, having met her through a neighbor who had renovated his beautiful condo with her. We are now about to start demolition of our own condo unit to open up the kitchen and to provide better lighting through the unit. Although our project has faced several externally-driven delays - including replacement of both of the building's elevators and new Dept. of Building requirements, Lisa has always been patient, professional, and a wonderful source of advice on design, materials, and contractor selection. We look forward to updating our review with photos when our project is completed.
DN - New York City
I was on the brink of selling my apartment when I consulted with Cierno Designs. The space hadn't been renovated on decades, and I thought there was no way to improve it. Lisa insisted that she begin with a simple space plan of how she saw the existing space and our initial discussions. In her planning, she found that some huge box outs were actually beautiful structural iron beams. Her plan was a great space that, now, had some real NYC character and we went forth with the full renovation of the entire apartment. During our time, we became friends and I couldn't be happier with the entire process and my new space.
JB - Brooklyn Heights, NY