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Lauren Liess

Great Falls, VA, US

HGTV designer Lauren Liess approaches each project through a relaxed and livable lens. With rooms centered around functionality, she specializes in rehabbing properties and designing spec homes for resale.

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a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a kitchen filled with lots of counter top space
a kitchen filled with lots of wooden cabinets
a dining room with a table and chairs under a tree
a large kitchen with a center island with chairs
a bedroom with pictures on the wall and a bed
a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a white couch sitting under a stair case next to a tree
a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a bathroom with a copper bathtub and a round light fixture
a dining room with a table and chairs
a large kitchen with a stone oven and island
a bathroom with a concrete wall and two shower heads
a living room filled with furniture and lots of windows
a living room filled with furniture and bookshelves
a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a living room filled with furniture and lots of windows
a kitchen filled with lots of counter top space
a room with a desk and a painting on the wall

About

Known for her natural, relaxed style and down to earth approach to design and living, Lauren Liess loves to help people live their best lives at home. A mother of five who understands the ins and outs of a busy, beautiful, and sometimes-messy life, she hosted the HGTV show Best House on the Block with her husband, and runs a retail shop and real estate brokerage in Northern Virginia where she also rehabs properties, and designs and sells spec homes.

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Lauren has written three best-selling design books and has forayed into product design including furniture, tile, kitchen cabinetry, and textiles. Lauren and her projects have been featured in publications such as Milieu, Southern Living, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Luxe, Arch Digest, and Domino.

Lauren Liess

can advise on
Furniture and home decor selection and placement
Floor plan layout
Stores and brands to consider
Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)
Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments
Cabinetry and built-ins
Fixtures, finishes and trims
Construction and remodel ideas
Exterior design
Career advice for aspiring designers
Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Lauren Liess 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 Testimonials

"I have been a fan of Lauren Liess since the beginning of her blog. It thrilled us to book time with her on The Expert. I have all three of her books, but we were able to cover so much ground over our Zoom session because we could send her our questions/photos beforehand. We feel that our call paid for itself just in the guidance, recommendations and all the other information she shared with us. I am limited by word count, but I encourage you to use this service. She is a true expert."
Brenda M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Liess, Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Speaking with Lauren about my small interior design business was wonderful because she encouraged me not only in the business realm, but also in my motherhood journey. I am so thankful for her time, transparency and wisdom. I will cherish these meeting notes for years to come. Thank you"
Tara M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Liess, Principal
Verified by The Expert
"5 stars are not enough and 500 words are not enough! Lauren did more in an hour than I have been able to accomplish with several designers locally in one year. She was prepared, knew my concerns and worked within the impossible parameters I gave her. What a professional and what a lovely person. I never felt like we were on the clock. She was so present and I truly came away feeling like it mattered to her to help create the home that made me seek her expertise. Worth every dollar. Amazing "
Linda H.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Lauren Liess, Principal
Verified by The Expert

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