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Design By The Jonathans, LLC

Interior Design and Decorating, Lighting, Architects

About us

Design by the Jonathans is an award-winning New Haven, CT-based interior design firm that provides high quality and innovative Interior Design services to a broad range of clientele. We specialize in all forms of residential interior design, including design and decoration, renovation plans, lighting plans, kitchen and bathroom design, home theater and media room design, and design for Aging in Place.

Business highlights

10 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Interior Design, Interior Decoration, Lighting Design, Kitchen Design, Bathroom Design, Universal Design, Design for Aging-In-Place, Home Theater and Media Room Design, Specialized Room Design, Floor Plan Creation, Design Visualization

Services we don't offer

Construction and Installation

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.015 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

Lynn Galasso
01/2024
5.0
Google Review
Working with Design by The Jonathans was a wonderful experience from beginning to end! The timeline, process and expectations were all explained to us right from the beginning which was very helpful. Working with our designer Michelle was fantastic. She worked with us from beginning to end to develop a dream kitchen that was functional and gorgeous! Michelle guided us on our shopping trips and picked out the perfect wallpaper and much more! Anyone interested in undertaking a major renovation will be in great hands with Design by The Jonathans.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Warren Meigs
12/2023
5.0
Google Review
Seamless from start to finish. Monica was friendly, competent and so very patient every step of the way. My result is a beautiful new family room that I could not have envisioned without her.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

robert vadala
11/2023
5.0
Google Review
I have been working with Monica for. over 6 months and she checks all the right boxes. I unequivocally recommend her for any design project, big or small. She is attentive, patient and above all talented. We're still working together and at least on my part feel that we've formed a bond and good working relationship. She's the best!!! Joan Vadala
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Rebecca Baldassarri
10/2023
5.0
Google Review
We are so happy that we chose to work with Design by The Jonathans to design our new home. Monica Velez has been absolutely wonderful in carefully listening to our vision for our space and curating wonderful pieces to make our vision come to life. David Rubin has been exceptional in working through any unexpected issues that inevitably arise, resolving everything expeditiously and professionally. Everyone I have interacted with in the firm, including Renee, who first walked us through the design process, has been extremely kind, patient, and responsive. 10/10 recommend this wonderful design firm and its talented team!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Meline Hovnanian
10/2023
5.0
Google Review
Working with Lana Nguyen from Design by the Jonathan’s has been nothing short of an amazing process, from initial concept to end. It was a true partnership. The level of detail and expertise that Lana brought to the project was unparalleled, without compromising on our wants and needs for the space. She transformed our bathroom (a master bath gut reno that needed a ton of work) into a serene haven, one of the most gorgeous rooms I have ever seen. Throughout the process, Lana and her team were available to answer questions and deal with issues that came up during the construction phase, and often checked in to make sure that everything was going just right. I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to work with true professionals, and Lana and her team were just that. The bathroom is a dream space, came out even better than we initially envisioned, and to say that we are obsessed with it is a true understatement. We look forward to working with Lana on future projects, and recommend Design by the Jonathan’s with the utmost confidence.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ellen F.
01/2019
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It went very well. We were very happy with work they provided.
Description of Work: Master bathroom remodel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie K.
01/2019
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
They are kind and generous. They were easy to work with and we have recommended them to several people.
Description of Work: We had a blank slate in our living room. We discussed our vision them and they provided ideas based on what we wanted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Audrey B.
01/2019
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
As first time suburban homeowners whose previous home was a small apartment in New York City, we knew immediately that we would need help decorating. I reached out to Design by Jonathans online and heard back from them instantly. Our first phone discussion left me knowledgeable about the process and how we would work together. I was feeling overwhelmed with having several empty rooms - no furniture, no rugs, nothing but Jonathan reassured me that he would lead us through the process step by step. And that's what they did! Brilliant, humorous, talented, patient, trustworthy, flexible are all adjectives I'd use to describe Jonathan during the time spent with him. He went above and beyond - answering texts about bar stools, patiently scrolling long internet pages to find the perfect pillows/rugs/wall hangings and answering every email promptly. He was always on time for our appointments and was always prepared. I think he was great at finding pieces that both appealed to what my husband and I both liked. I'm sure this isn't an easy task. He was filled with lots of great advice and we trusted him when he said 'If you don't love it now, you won't like it later. Let's keep looking.' We would have been lost without him. We have some beautiful spaces in our new home thanks to his hard work and keen eye. I can't recommend him enough. He also is talented in the lighting / audio space as well as it was his suggestion we add several more ceiling lights to the dark living room. Wow, what a difference. He respected our budget as well and never pushed us. I'm thankful for the experience and have received so many compliments on our new home.
Description of Work: Interior Design

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Colleen G.
10/2018
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Jonathan was a huge help with a major bathroom remodel that we'd been putting off for years! He not only designed the project, but brought in contractors (also amazing) that he worked well with, gave me contacts for related work (all were excellent) and assisted us through every step of the way. We ventured out on a few shopping trip days which I usually dread, but he was very organized, prepared and sensitive to time constraints. In our experience, his role goes well beyond a traditional interior designer. Our project has now come to a very successful end, we are thrilled and will definitely work with Jonathan again for future projects.
Description of Work: Bathroom remodel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Moira B.
10/2018
5.0
interior designers, lighting
  + 0 more
Great working with Jonathan. Very helpful and provided great guidance and suggestions to decorate a large, difficult space. He worked closely with us through several iterations and ideas.
Description of Work: Living room decorating

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

John O.
09/2018
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Our first meeting with Jonathan went exceedingly well! He listened closely to what we wanted and was able to produce 3D renderings of our reconfigured bathroom space within a few days. After a few minor tweaks, it looked exactly as we wanted. Jonathan came with us for a day of shopping for granite, tile and bathroom fixtures. We thought it was going to be a challenge because we wanted to match the existing granite and sink fixtures, but with Jonathan’s help it was much easier than we thought. He was very professional and helpful throughout the entire process, from concept to completion, and was very responsive to all of our questions and requests. We would highly recommend Jonathan and would hire him again without reservation.
Description of Work: Our master bath was very dated with a large jacuzzi tub and a small tiled shower. We wanted to have the room reconfigured to allow for a larger shower space and add a heated floor. We had a general idea of how we wanted it to look but needed help to get to a design that a contractor could implement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Alison G.
07/2018
5.0
interior designers, lighting
  + 0 more
Jonathan was friendly and professional. He made himself available for me immediately and was right on time for our appointments. He listened to my wishes and started giving me ideas and suggestions right away. I loved that he was hands on and was willing to help me rearrange my furniture during our first meeting. The place already looked better by the time he left. He sent me some suggestions and stayed in constant contact via email and phone until the project was complete. I'm very pleased.
Description of Work: Interior Design

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Ilene A.
05/2017
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
I had an idea of what I wanted but Jonathan came shopping with me and offered options I would never have come up with myself. I am very happy with how the dining room turned out. It is lovely, unique, and comfortable. I am working with him now on redoing bathrooms. His rates are extremely reasonable and he is fun to work with!
Description of Work: I originally needed help choosing fabrics for my dining room, a modest job but I was stymied about colors for months. Jonathan also connected me with excellent craftsmen for reupholstering and repairing an antique dining room set. The experience was such a success that I called him again to help me renovate and redecorate bathrooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara A.
05/2017
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
I feel fortunate that I hired Jonathan. He is very professional, an excellent communicator, and very friendly. We had just moved to a new home, and I had no idea what I wanted for new furniture. Jonathan was patient with my indecisiveness, and extremely helpful in pointing me in the right direction and helping me zero in on final choices when I was ready to do so. It was remarkable that he could see inside my head, so to speak, as he guided me to make decisions that suited my contemporary taste. I emailed him very frequently with rug or fabric samples to look at, and he was always gracious about responding with specific comments on why each was suitable or not. He found me a very modern lighting piece which I never would have found myself, and he took all the wall art that I had and miraculously grouped them into the perfect combinations for each room. He also found me a reasonable but excellent electrician, a shade person, and a reupholstery person. I have no doubt that your experience will be similar to the excellent one that I have had with Jonathan. .
Description of Work: I needed help with furnishings for my new apartment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sharon W.
04/2017
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It was a pleasure to work with Jonathan. He has good people skills, keeps good records, and uses good contractors. He completed the project on time and on budget. These satisfied homeowners highly recommend Design by the Jonathans.
Description of Work: Update and redesign of living room and dining room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    85 Willow Street, New Haven, CT 06511

    http://www.thejonathans.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured

    No License Required for Trade
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    Service Categories

    Interior Design and Decorating,
    Lighting,
    Architects

    FAQ

    Design By The Jonathans, LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Design By The Jonathans, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, Design By The Jonathans, LLC does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Design By The Jonathans, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Design By The Jonathans, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Design By The Jonathans, LLC offers emergency services.
    No, Design By The Jonathans, LLC does not offer warranties.
    Design By The Jonathans, LLC offers the following services: Interior Design, Interior Decoration, Lighting Design, Kitchen Design, Bathroom Design, Universal Design, Design for Aging-In-Place, Home Theater and Media Room Design, Specialized Room Design, Floor Plan Creation, Design Visualization
    Construction and Installation

    Contact information

    85 Willow Street, New Haven, CT 06511

    http://www.thejonathans.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed